Pu 'er tea is more fragrant as it ages.
First of all, it refers to the slow natural fermentation of tea, which is what we call "raw tea". The tree-shaped tea that really belongs to the origin of Yunnan, with a grade of more than three or four, is the pressed tea carefully made by tea green. After decades of storage, the unique qualities of sweetness, smoothness, alcohol, richness and rhyme have been formed in the fermentation process after aging, but this kind of tea is rare, which is not only a good treasure in tea, but also a cultural relic with high value.
Collect loose tea or pressed tea?
If you are really interested in collecting raw Pu 'er tea, it is also very meaningful to experience the quality change process of Pu 'er tea and the formation experience of its unique style. It is recommended that you store pressed tea: because pressed tea is small and regular, it is easy to store. Moreover, the pressed tea is resistant to storage and should not deteriorate, and the environment in which the tea is pressed is better, which is conducive to post-fermentation. It usually takes 10 years of high-quality natural aging to obtain the true natural flavor of Pu 'er tea.
Is Pu 'er tea as long as possible?
The unique quality and aged aroma of Pu 'er tea are formed in the post-fermentation process. After a certain period of time, the main chemical components of Pu 'er raw tea, such as tea polyphenols, amino acids, sugars and other substances, changed, making the soup color and aroma tend to be idealized. However, if the storage conditions are improper or not scientifically stored indefinitely, it will inevitably reduce its quality. If the highest quality Pu 'er tea is stored indefinitely, the beneficial components in its tea will be gradually decomposed and oxidized, and then the unique flavor of Pu 'er tea will be lost. Therefore, the storage process of Pu 'er tea depends on the situation. Generally, new raw tea can be stored for about 20 years, and satisfactory quality can be obtained. As for fermented "cooked tea", it can generally be stored for 2-3 years to improve the quality and flavor.
What kind of environment is Pu 'er tea suitable for storage?
Generally speaking, the storage of Pu 'er is not difficult, as long as it is not exposed to the sun and rain, the environment is clean and sanitary, and the ventilation is free from other odors.
What container is better for storing Pu 'er?
Pu 'er tea is different from other green tea and oolong tea. Pu 'er tea does not need to be isolated from the air. On the contrary, Pu 'er tea prefers a ventilated and dry environment, so it is generally recommended to store Pu 'er tea in a ceramic jar.
At home, you can unpack the Pu 'er tea you are about to drink, or carefully loosen it into small pieces with a Pu 'er knife, wrap it in rice paper or tasteless and hygroscopic paper, and put it in a small ceramic teapot for storage.