Dry-warehouse Puer refers to Puer Tea stored in a dry, ventilated environment with low humidity. Typically, dry-warehouse teas ferment and age under conditions of moderate temperature and humidity, good ventilation, and a clean, odorless environment. This natural aging process preserves the true essence of Puer tea and enhances its value for drinking.

Characteristics of Dry-Warehouse Puer Tea

1. Appearance: Dry-warehouse Puer tea has compact leaves, bright colors, and a glossy surface, demonstrating a vibrant appearance.

2. Aroma: Dry-warehouse Puer tea has a pleasant aged aroma.

3. Liquor Color: The liquor color of dry-warehouse Puer tea ranges from chestnut to dark chestnut, with a clear, bright infusion that retains some bitterness and astringency.

4. Leaf Bottom: The leaf bottom of dry-warehouse Puer tea is a range of colors from chestnut yellow to deep fruit color, with a soft, active texture and good elasticity.

5. Cake Body: The edges of dry-warehouse cakes are looser due to moisture, but they become harder towards the center due to the combination of moisture and pressure.

The liquor color of raw Puer tea from dry storage is chestnut red, similar to that of heavily roasted Oolong tea. Even aged raw Puer tea has a liquor color only slightly deeper than that of fifty-year-old Red Seal Puer cakes. The liquor color of ripe Puer tea is dark chestnut or nearly black.

The leaf bottom of raw Puer tea from dry storage is chestnut to dark chestnut in color, with plump, soft leaves that convey a fresh quality. Ripe Puer tea leaf bottoms are typically dark chestnut or black, with dry, thin leaves. Some ripe Puer teas that have not undergone extended fermentation may have leaf bottoms very similar to those of raw Puer tea.