Key Points for Storing Pu'er Tea
1. Ventilation
When storing Pu erh tea, we often talk about ventilation, but here ventilation refers to the air in the tea storage space being circulated and circulated, but not placed at the air outlet.
There is more oxygen in the circulating air, which is beneficial for the reproduction of some microorganisms in tea. It is beneficial for tea to combine with oxygen in the air, undergo non enzymatic auto oxidation, and accelerate "aging".
2. Cool and shady
Store Pu erh tea in a location that is not exposed to sunlight and has natural light transmission. Moderate light can cause photosensitive oxidation degradation of chlorophyll in tea leaves, resulting in significant browning of tea color.
3. Temperature
The temperature for storing Pu'er tea is generally between 20-30 ℃, which is normal room temperature. Temperatures that are too high or too low are not conducive to the aging of Pu'er tea; At the same time, it is necessary to avoid air conditioning, internal light, and other factors that can alter the quality of Pu erh tea.
4. Humidity
The relative humidity for storing Pu'er tea should be maintained between 65% and 75%, and excessively high or low humidity is also not conducive to the aging of Pu'er tea.
Excessive humidity can accelerate the diffusion and movement of beneficial components in Pu'er tea, leading to rapid aging and deterioration of the tea leaves, causing them to mold and become undrinkable. Especially in the southern coastal areas, the air humidity is high during the rainy season and summer, so it is necessary to do a good job of "moisture prevention" for Pu'er tea.
5. Odorless environment
Tea is very easy to absorb odors, so when storing Pu'er tea, attention should be paid to the fact that tea is most likely to absorb impurities and odors, and once absorbed, impurities are irreversible. Therefore, it cannot be placed in bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, etc. It is best to install a dedicated small tea room to maintain an independent environment.
Additionally, it is recommended to store raw and ripe tea, as well as new and old tea, separately to avoid mutual interference. When storing tea leaves, they need to be kept off the ground and walls, and checked periodically.
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