On the unchangeable packaging of Pu 'er tea

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As the saying goes, people need clothing and Buddha needs gold, and the importance of packaging for products is self-evident. When it comes to the packaging of Pu'er tea, it seems that no one has paid attention to it, unaware that this seemingly "simple and rough" packaging has great uses.

In the early years, Pu erh tea was either used as a tribute to Beijing or for long-distance trade. The journey was time-consuming, bumpy, and had to withstand layers of tests, including wind, frost, rain, and dew. This required a sturdy, moisture-proof, and light shielded outer packaging. At the same time, Pu erh tea requires respiration and post fermentation, and must be in contact with air to a certain extent. It cannot be sealed tightly. Therefore, the packaging material for Pu erh tea should not only be strong but also breathable. Bamboo and rattan packaging has emerged, and bamboo and rattan have become the best choice for Pu erh tea packaging due to their convenient material selection.

Tea is very easy to absorb odors and impurities from the air. If stored improperly or neglected, good tea can turn into "tea residue", which is really unpleasant. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a dry, ventilated, breathable, light shielded, and odor proof storage space for tea, which bamboo and bamboo can play these roles.

In addition, bamboo reeds are like putting a protective layer on Pu'er tea. Due to its numerous and large internal pores, dried bamboo and bamboo have the ability to filter out impurities like activated carbon, ensuring purity. As a result, packaged tea leaves can be relatively better preserved. This traditional packaging creates a odorless environment during the aging stage of Pu'er tea, ensuring that the tea is pure and mellow. Tea leaves that have been wrapped in bamboo for a long time may even emit a faint bamboo fragrance during brewing, giving them a unique taste.