Many tea lovers know that Pu'er tea has the attribute of "the older it ages, the more fragrant it is", but this is based on the excellent quality of the raw materials selected, the tea making process that meets the relevant standards, the exquisite blending skills, and the appropriate storage.

Some people say that Pu'er tea becomes more fragrant the older it gets, so how to store it?

Storage, an unavoidable topic, is also the key to Pu'er tea's "the older it gets, the more fragrant it is". Good storage is not only the key to ensuring the quality of Pu-erh tea, but can even determine whether the stored Pu-erh tea can be eaten. The storage of Pu'er tea is a science, and it requires mastering certain skills and precautions.

1. The environment for storing Pu'er tea should be kept dry and well ventilated, avoiding direct sunlight and humidity. The temperature should also be suitable, preferably between 20-30 degrees Celsius, and at the same time, it is also necessary to avoid too high or too low temperature, so as not to affect the quality of the tea.

2. Keep away from odors. Cosmetics, oil fumes, shoe smell and other peculiar smells must be kept away, the speed of tea inhalation is undoubted, specific examples can be asked to those who use foot washing tea to absorb the taste of the newly renovated new house tea friends, in a word, foot washing tea, is the cow. If you don't want to store Pu-erh tea with the smell of rose essential oil or foot odor, you should stay away from these Pu-erh tea storage enemies.

3. The packaging material of Pu'er tea is also very important. Generally speaking, Pu'er tea is packaged in cartons or cardboard boxes, but it is necessary to make sure that the tea leaves are completely dry before packaging, otherwise the tea leaves are easy to get damp and affect the quality. It is best to store the tea leaves separately to avoid the tea leaves from interfering with each other.

4. Store raw and cooked separately. Pu-erh raw tea and ripe Pu-erh tea are two different styles, and there are obvious differences in aroma, endoplasm and the factors that play a major role in the aging process. There is a pile of flavored Pu'er raw tea, which may be something that every tea lover does not want to experience.

5. The storage time of Pu'er tea is also particular. Although it is said that Pu'er tea is more fragrant the older it is, the storage time should also be moderate. If stored for too long, the tea may become too old and lose its original aroma and taste. Therefore, when storing Pu'er tea, it is necessary to pay attention to the quality changes of the tea leaves, and it is generally recommended to drink it after about 3-5 years of storage.

6. Bagging is an effective way to defeat mold. Coastal areas and all humid areas of tea lovers hate the two words, once the mold invades, the light cake will die, the heavy will be wiped out, the Pu'er tea stored for many years can only be thrown into the trash, the heartache feeling, nothing more than so. Bagging Pu'er tea has become a good way for tea lovers in coastal areas to stay away from mold, and it has indeed played a good role, and some people have questioned whether bagging affects aging, and is it really important to affect aging compared to group extinguishing? And this effect is not so obvious. Bagging and desiccant, a low-cost and effective way, of course, conditional tea lovers will dehumidify the tea warehouse, which is the best choice.

7. Pay attention to hygiene when drinking Pu'er tea. Before making tea, the tea set should be cleaned with hot water to avoid contamination of the tea leaves. At the same time, the amount of tea should also be appropriate, not too much or too little, so as not to affect the taste.

Note the following:

1. Don't forget that Pu'er tea can't be put in the refrigerator freezer; (Pu'er tea is mostly packaged in cotton paper, etc., and is not waterproof, and will mold after being wet in the refrigerator)
2. Pu'er tea can't be placed in the kitchen cupboard;(tea leaves are particularly easy to absorb flavor, and after a long time in the kitchen, it will become a smoke tea)The bathroom can't be put either;
3. Pu'er tea should not be placed near opened perfume, liquor and other things with strong flavors;
4. Do not put it in the position of direct solar energy for a long time; (direct sunlight for a long time will cause the color of dry tea to be red and the taste is light).

The south is first and foremost moisture-proof, and the tea loses its drinking value when it is damp and mildew. The northern focus is on odor prevention. In addition, it is a problem that many people tend to ignore, Pu'er tea needs to be stored in the dark, and Pu'er tea that has been exposed to light for a long time is easy to weather, which seriously affects the aroma and taste. Finally, it is necessary to pay attention to centralized storage, the whole piece is the best, the bulk is best summarized into pieces, and the loose pieces need to be stored in the cylinder. It is also necessary to remind that Pu'er tea should not be vacuumed or refrigerated.

In short, storing Pu'er tea requires certain skills and precautions, and only by mastering the correct storage method can the quality and taste of Pu'er tea reach the best state.