Due to the fact that most of the aromatic components in tea are formed through further processing, they tend to be unstable and very easily dissipate naturally or degrade through oxidation. Additionally, since tea has a strong adsorption capacity and can easily absorb foreign odors, one must exercise great caution when storing opened tea packages to prevent spoilage.
For this reason, the editor of Tea Group Buying [http://www.3tcha.com] specifically consulted with industry experts. A fairly consistent opinion is that dryness and low temperature are the most basic requirements for tea preservation [http://3tcha.com]. Below, we will introduce several small tips for preserving tea.
1. Using a desiccator or refrigerator for storage
Desiccators provide stable temperatures and isolate air, so storing tea in a desiccator prevents it from becoming damp or oxidized. Here, we will focus on introducing the method of using a refrigerator for storage. To maintain the freshness and aroma of tea, it's best to store it at low temperatures, especially finer teas like Longjing, Biluochun, and Huangshan Maofeng, which should be refrigerated. Of course, this is also currently the most popular method for preserving清香型 Tieguanyin [http://www.3tcha.com].
It must be noted that the refrigerator used for storing tea must be clean, hygienic, and free of any unpleasant odors, and should not store anything other than tea. In terms of operation, place the tea [http://3tcha.com] in a sealed container that is dry, free of odors, and then put it in the refrigerator's chilling compartment. If there is a small amount of tea and it is very dry, you can also use two layers of moisture-proof film bags to seal it well before placing it in the refrigerator.
2. Can storage method
1. Storing with a thermos: Clean the thermos thoroughly, then pour the tea you want to store into the bottle, tightly close the stopper, and store it.
2. Other can storage: Use small cans to package a small amount of tea for easy access, while sealing the rest of the tea [http://www.3tcha.com] in large cans for storage.
Note that it's best not to use glass jars, porcelain jars, wooden boxes, or medicine jars because these containers have disadvantages such as being light-permeable, non-moisture-proof, and prone to breaking. Suitable can materials include tin cans or iron cans, which have the function of being impermeable to light and are the most suitable materials. Place a layer of blotting paper or kraft paper inside the can before packaging, and ensure that the can remains clean, dry, and free of odors. Additionally, iron cans preferably have double-layered lids, and any gaps in the lid can be sealed with adhesive tape.
Particularly note that fermented teas like Pu'er tea [http://www.3tcha.com/team/index.php?gid=3] and black tea [http://3tcha.com], their storage methods differ from other types of tea. Since Pu'er tea requires moisture from the air to assist in continuous fermentation, it cannot be placed in a completely sealed container. It is best stored in earthenware or purple clay jars and kept in a well-ventilated indoor area. Furthermore, compressed tea bricks [http://www.3tcha.com/team/index.php?gid=3] or tuo tea [http://www.3tcha.com/team/index.php?gid=3] should ideally be broken apart before storage.
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