Teas That Improve with Age:

1. Pu-erh Tea:

Pu-erh is often revered as the ultimate aged tea. However, to successfully age a tea, one must first select leaves with excellent inherent quality and high maturity to withstand the test of time. When storing Pu-erh tea, it is essential to choose a sealed environment with appropriate humidity and temperature. Avoid storing it alongside items with strong odors, as the tea can easily absorb these smells, which would ruin its original fragrance and character.

2. Dark Tea

The concept that Dark teas improve with age is now widely recognized by enthusiasts of aged tea. Keeping the storage environment ventilated and dry is one of the most important steps in preserving and aging Dark tea. As Dark tea undergoes deep fermentation, a certain level of humidity is necessary to accelerate the aging process. However, humidity levels must be carefully controlled. If the tea accidentally becomes moldy or develops white hairs due to excessive humidity over a long period, it should be immediately moved to a ventilated, dry area, or a dehumidifier can be used.

3. Oolong Tea

Tieguanyin is a prime example of aged Oolong tea. Re-roasting Tieguanyin tea leaves every two years results in a remarkably pleasant drinking experience. Furthermore, such aged tea possesses certain medicinal values. For instance, it can help stimulate appetite in children who are picky eaters or have a poor appetite.

In fact, regardless of the type of tea, as long as it is stored properly—without mold or deterioration—it can develop a pleasant aged aroma over time!