Storing Aged Tea: It's Not Just About the Year Count
Many believe that simply storing any tea for 3, 5, 10, or 20 years will result in excellent aged tea. This is incorrect. Only high-quality tea suitable for long-term storage with good transformation potential through post-fermentation will improve over time. Ordinary or poor-quality tea will remain...
Tea News · Oct 15, 2025
Is Aged Tea Really Better?
In today's tea market, aged tea is prevalent. While marketing emphasizes the benefits of aged tea, it's important to recognize that aging can also have drawbacks, especially if improperly stored leading to mold. Not all teas improve with age - it depends on factors like leaf maturity and fermentatio...
Tea News · Sep 25, 2025
Dong Yue Talks Tea: The Difference Between New and Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea
This article explains the differences between new and aged ripe Pu-erh tea. Newly made ripe tea (1-5 years old is characterized by a strong 'wo dui' (fermentation pile aroma, often described as a fishy or seafood-like smell, and a noticeable 'water taste'. Its tea nature is considered 'hot' and ma...
Tea News · Sep 10, 2025
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