With the improvement of the quality of life, tea has become the preferred choice for people to give gifts. Especially among the middle-aged and elderly people, the popularity of tea is increasing year by year. This is not only because of the unique taste and aroma of tea, but also because of the rich nutrients contained in it. Therefore, for those who love tea tasting, it is very important to know how to store tea properly and how to appreciate the taste and aroma characteristics of different tea leaves.
There is a film on the surface of the tea, is the tea dirty?
The formation of this film is mainly due to the precipitation of certain components in the tea leaves during the brewing process and floating on the surface of the tea soup. At the same time, the difference in water quality will also affect the thickness of the membrane on the surface of the tea, and the production process of the tea will also affect it.
Therefore, the existence of this film does not affect the quality and drinking safety of tea, and when choosing to drink tea, we should pay more attention to the quality and preservation conditions of tea to ensure the safety and health of drinking.
What is the shelf life of various tea leaves, and can I still drink black tea, green tea, and Pu'er tea that have been left for a few years?
1. Green tea, which is popular for its freshness and fragrance. Its production process emphasizes picking, stir-frying, brewing, and drinking, so the shelf life of green tea is relatively short. This is because the nutrients and aroma in green tea tend to be lost over time. Especially for some precious green teas, such as "Ming Qian Longjing" and "Maojian", freshness is the key to ensure its quality and taste. Once the one-year shelf life is exceeded, the quality and taste of green tea may be affected.
2. Black tea, as a representative of fully fermented tea, its shelf life also varies depending on the type of tea, generally about two years. Some high-quality black teas require a long period of fermentation to achieve the best taste. For some people who know how to taste tea, stale black tea has a stronger flavor and is more appealing.
3. Pu-erh tea, as a special type of tea, is divided into raw Pu-erh and ripe Pu-erh. Raw pu-erh is not suitable for long-term storage, and after a period of aging, the taste and value of cooked pu-erh will increase. Generally speaking, if you can store Pu-erh tea reasonably, it can be stored for years, or even decades.
4. Tieguanyin tea, especially Anxi Tieguanyin, is acceptable to be left for 15-30 years in good condition. This time allows the tea to age sufficiently, enhancing its taste and value.
5. The best year for Wuyi rock tea is usually around 3-6 years, while tea leaves that are more than 10 years old are rarer, so they have a high collection and drinking value.
How to store tea properly?
When storing tea, special attention should be paid to the choice of environment and the control of conditions. First of all, make sure that the storage environment is dry and avoid moisture on the tea leaves, as too high humidity can cause the tea to deteriorate. Secondly, it is necessary to avoid direct exposure of tea leaves to sunlight, because sunlight will destroy the aroma and taste of tea leaves and affect the quality. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the temperature of the storage environment and try to keep it as low as possible to slow down the oxidation process of tea.
Finally, it is necessary to ensure that the storage environment is clean and tidy, so as to avoid the tea from absorbing the odor of other items and maintain its pure taste. Through reasonable storage, the shelf life of tea can be prolonged, and the quality and taste of tea can be better preserved. When enjoying the delicious taste of tea, we should also respect and care for the tea leaves, let them slowly age in a good environment, and bring us a richer and more wonderful tea tasting experience.
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