Which teas are not suitable for low-temperature storage?

Let them tell you themselves.

Black tea, Oolong tea: "Hehe, we're not heat-sensitive..."

These two types of tea do not need to be stored at low temperatures because they are easy to preserve and only require a clean environment.

Jasmine tea, White tea: "Low temperatures will make us smell bad...."

This is true. If stored in a low-temperature environment for a long time, the aroma of jasmine tea will become dull and no longer as bright and vibrant as before, while white tea may even lose its distinctive fragrance.

Pu-erh tea: "If I go into that cold environment, I'll fall asleep..."

A significant part of Pu-erh tea's value comes from its aging process. Storing it in a low-temperature environment will cause the activity of enzymes to enter a "resting" state. If that happens, you wouldn't want it either, right?

So which teas are suitable for low-temperature storage?

Actually, the most suitable ones are those that need to preserve freshness or aromatic activity, such as green tea or light-scented Tieguanyin. The ideal temperature is 5°C. However, repeatedly taking tea in and out of a cold environment causes rapid temperature changes, which can lead to moisture absorption and increased water content, negatively affecting the tea's quality and storage.

Therefore, when storing tea initially, you can divide it into small packets and take out one packet each time you want to drink it.

Low temperature ≠ household refrigerator. Tea ≠ vegetables.

Finally, we want to remind everyone that if you are buying tea for personal consumption, it's best to buy only what you can reasonably consume. After all, tea is not like vegetables, and low-temperature storage doesn't mean using your home refrigerator.

If you truly need to store tea at low temperatures, consider buying a small dedicated refrigerator. Your household fridge—containing fruits, vegetables, meals, and even sauces—will inevitably transfer odors to the tea, no matter how carefully you store it, as tea easily absorbs surrounding smells.