Pu 'er tea is more fragrant with age.
First of all, it refers to the tea that is naturally fermented slowly, which is what we call "raw tea". The tea that really belongs to the tree type of Yunnan origin and has more than third and fourth grades is the pressed tea carefully made by tea green. After decades of storage, the unique quality of sweet, smooth, mellow, thick and full of charm has been formed in the fermentation process after aging, but this kind of tea is rare, which is not only a good treasure of tea, but also a cultural relic, and is worth a lot.
Collect loose tea or pressed tea?
If you are really interested in storing raw Pu 'er tea by yourself, it is also very meaningful to experience the quality change process of Pu 'er tea and the formation experience of its unique style. It is recommended that you store pressed tea: because pressed tea is small and regular, it is easy to store. Moreover, the pressed tea is resistant to storage and should not deteriorate, and the environment in which the tea is pressed inside is better, which is conducive to post-fermentation. It usually takes 10 years of high-quality natural aging to obtain the true natural flavor of Pu 'er tea.
Is Pu 'er tea stored as long as possible?
The unique quality and aging aroma of Pu 'er tea are formed in the post-fermentation process. After a certain period of time, the main chemical components of Pu 'er raw tea, such as tea polyphenols, amino acids, sugars and other substances, change, making the soup color and aroma tend to be idealized. However, if the storage conditions are improper or it is not scientifically stored indefinitely, it will inevitably reduce its quality. Pu' er tea with the highest quality, if stored indefinitely, will inevitably make the beneficial components in its tea gradually decompose and oxidize, and then lose the special flavor of Pu' er tea. Therefore, the storage process of Pu 'er tea should depend on the situation. Generally, new raw tea can be stored for about 20 years, and satisfactory quality can be obtained. As for fermented "cooked tea", it can generally be stored for 2-3 years to improve its quality and flavor.
What kind of environment is Pu 'er tea suitable for storage?
Generally speaking, the storage of Pu 'er is not difficult, as long as it is not exposed to direct sunlight or rain, the environment is clean and sanitary, and the ventilation is free of other miscellaneous smells.
What container is better for storing Pu 'er?
Pu 'er tea is different from other green teas and oolong teas. Pu 'er tea does not need to be isolated from the air. On the contrary, Pu 'er prefers a ventilated and dry environment, so it is generally recommended to store Pu 'er tea in a ceramic jar.
At home, you can unpack the Pu 'er tea you are about to drink, or carefully loosen it into small pieces with a Pu 'er knife, wrap it in rice paper or tasteless and moisture-absorbing paper and put it in a small ceramic tea pot for storage.