How to Handle and Brew Tea That Has Been Stored for a Long Time?
Tea that has been stored for a period undergoes changes, potentially developing a stale flavor or even mold. First, check for mold by inspecting the leaves visually and by scent; discard if moldy. If the tea has only developed an off-flavor, adjust brewing methods: use boiling water for the first lo...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025
Introduction to Huangshan Gongju Chrysanthemum Tea Storage Methods
Huangshan Gongju chrysanthemum tea should be stored at room temperature in a dark, odor-free environment. If the tea has high moisture content or has become damp, it can be dried at around 80°C (176°F and cooled before storage. Chrysanthemum tea is not suitable for long-term preservation and is bes...
Tea News · Nov 13, 2025
Teaching You Five Methods to Store Tea for a Long Time Without Deterioration
This article introduces five effective methods for long-term tea storage to prevent deterioration. The methods include using quicklime for absorption, charcoal for moisture control, thermos flasks for airtight sealing, chemical deoxidizers for oxygen removal, and refrigeration at low temperatures. A...
Tea News · Nov 12, 2025
Storage Methods for Anhua Dark Tea
This article outlines five effective storage methods for Anhua Dark Tea. The methods include: 1 Lime Storage - using sealed ceramic jars with lime packets replaced monthly; 2 Charcoal Storage - layering tea with charcoal in containers; 3 Thermos Storage - sealing tea in new thermoses with wax; 4 ...
Tea News · Nov 10, 2025
Five Key Points to Note When Storing Green Tea
Proper storage of green tea is essential to maintain its quality and health benefits. The five crucial precautions include: avoiding moisture as tea leaves are highly absorbent and prone to mold above 70% humidity; protecting from sunlight which decomposes chlorophyll and triggers chemical reactions...
Tea News · Nov 09, 2025
How Long Can Newly Purchased Tea Be Stored?
Tea has strong hygroscopic and odor-absorbing properties, easily absorbing moisture and odors from the air. Improper storage methods can cause tea to lose its flavor quickly, especially for high-quality, lightly fermented teas. The key factors affecting tea deterioration are temperature, moisture, o...
Tea News · Oct 26, 2025
Storage of Osmanthus Tea
Osmanthus tea is cherished for its pleasant aroma, but requires proper storage to maintain its efficacy and quality. After processing, the tea must be promptly re-dried to reduce moisture content to about 5%, preventing mold. It should then be packaged in double-layer non-toxic plastic film bags, se...
Tea News · Oct 25, 2025
How to Store White Tea as a 'Treasure'?
White tea, a lightly fermented tea processed without rolling or twisting, undergoes continuous enzymatic transformation during storage. This process converts tea polyphenols and other compounds into aromatic substances, enhancing its flavor and brewability. Proper storage requires 98% dryness and pr...
Tea News · Oct 13, 2025
Reason for Deterioration During Tea Storage and Aging: Reduction of Vitamin C
During the storage and aging process of tea, the reduction of Vitamin C is a primary cause of quality deterioration. Vitamin C is a crucial component that contributes to the nutritional value of tea, and its content is closely related to tea quality. As an easily oxidized substance, Vitamin C is par...
Tea News · Oct 01, 2025
Raw Pu-erh Tea and Ripe Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea is divided into two main categories: raw and ripe. Raw Pu-erh undergoes natural aging without artificial fermentation, featuring a refreshing aroma with grassy notes and a strong, bitter taste that transforms over time into a mellower flavor with aged characteristics. Ripe Pu-erh is produ...
Tea News · Sep 29, 2025