Tea cakes, also known as compressed tea or round tea, are primarily made from Pu'er tea leaves. How to preserve tea cakes? Below are the methods for preserving tea cakes.

How to Preserve Tea Cakes 1. Vacuum Sealing

If conditions allow, place the tea cake into an iron canister, use a vacuum pump to remove the air inside, and seal it with paraffin wax. This method can preserve the tea for about three years and is suitable for collectors.

How to Preserve Tea Cakes 2. Refrigerator Storage

First, store the tea cake in a container (preferably a ceramic jar), then place it in the refrigerator for冷藏. Take it out when ready to drink.

How to Preserve Tea Cakes 3. Moderate Air Circulation

For tea cakes used in daily consumption, allow moderate air circulation. However, avoid placing them in windy areas or hanging them on balconies, as this can disperse the tea's aroma and flavor, resulting in a bland taste when brewed.

How to Preserve Tea Cakes 4. Storage Location: Ground Floor or Close to the Ground

It is best to store tea cakes on the ground floor or close to the ground, allowing the tea to naturally interact with air, humidity, and temperature for aging.

The above are the preservation methods for tea cakes introduced today, hoping to be helpful to you.