Charcoal Storage Method: Take 1 kg of charcoal and place it into a small cloth bag. Put it at the bottom of an earthen jar or small metal container. Then, layer the packaged tea leaves above it until full, and seal the jar opening. The charcoal bag should generally be replaced monthly.
Thermos Storage Method: Fill a newly purchased thermos with tea leaves, then seal the opening with paraffin and cover it with adhesive tape. This method is most suitable for household tea storage.
Chemical Storage Method: Use a thick plastic bag, fix an oxygen absorber in one corner, and then seal the tea bag. The oxygen absorber will absorb the oxygen in the tea within 1-2 days, achieving oxygen-free storage with excellent results.
Refrigeration Storage Method: Place new tea with a moisture content below 6% into an iron or wooden tea canister, seal the opening with adhesive tape, and store it in a refrigerator for long-term cooling. Maintain a temperature of 5°C for optimal results.
Additionally, tea should be stored in a high, ventilated area, and tea containers should not be exposed to direct sunlight. It is best to buy only a month's supply of tea at a time.
For compressed teas like dark tea, storage is best in dry, ventilated, odor-free places. Do not refrigerate; after opening, the tea can be appropriately exposed to air or stored in ceramic containers.