How to preserve tea?

To preserve tea’s full flavor, you must maintain this drink very carefully and keep it short. Under suitable conditions, white, green, and yellow tea can be used within 4 months after production. Even Oolong and black tea can be kept for up to 2 years. As for Pu-erh tea, it is a different world of tea, extraordinary; if it is stored in the right conditions, not too hot and humid, then time is a good friend; it will make its fragrance. The tea flavor is more prosperous. The preserved tea is delicious.

Knowing how to preserve tea properly will help you enjoy its value in every sip of tea, right down to the last pot.

A/ 6 IMPORTANT FACTORS FOR TEA TO ALWAYS KEEP THE BEST FLAVOR

1/ Keep tea in a dry environment: Stay away from moisture in the air; it significantly reduces the lifespan of tea and causes mold.

2/ Stay away from solid smells: Tea absorbs the smell of anything near them, so you should stay far away from strong smells, meaning kitchen cabinets, food cabinets, spice cabinets… are entirely unsuitable. Fit. The bookshelf is a great idea.

3/ Avoid light: Sunlight creates heat, changing the delicate flavors of tea. Store in a sealed, light-proof box/bag. If you store tea in a glass jar, you should choose a dark jar, avoid direct sunlight, and leave it for a short time.

4/ Get organized: Arrange your tea in a system that makes sense to you, like flavor, region, aroma, etc., to help you quickly identify precisely what you want each day.

5/ Note the time: Please note the date of purchase, harvest season, or packaging date clearly on each type of tea, if possible, because the tea you keep on the shelf has a specific “life cycle”; notes help you enjoy it. Each tea during its best period.

6/ Don’t “save”: Remember that the life cycle of tea is relatively short (except Pu-erh tea), so drinking it at the right time is the best way to enjoy it wisely. Don’t wait for the opportunity. Take your time—distinguished guest.

B/ STORE TEA IN A CLOSED CONTAINER

If you are using different types of tea, make sure each type is stored separately! You wouldn’t want your collection to mix aromas, assimilate each other, and become a “bunch” of tasteless tea. If the air is humid, immediately buy yourself a dehumidifying bag to dry the tea.

Today, you can find many jars and boxes with various designs and materials, even multi-purpose boxes designed to hold tea. As mentioned above, the best materials to preserve tea are materials that do not absorb or release odors.

To choose the most suitable type of jar/box, join TAN CUONG TEA to learn about the pros and cons of some common materials below!

1/ Glass: Because it is affordable, has a tight lid, and helps preserve odors, glass is often used to protect dry foods such as jam, tea, nuts, etc. However, the disadvantage of glass jars/boxes is that they cannot avoid direct light. Therefore, ensure you keep the tea in a glass container in a closed compartment or in a place protected from light.

2/ Plastic: Compared to glass, plastic containers are significantly cheaper and very convenient to use. However, plastic is entirely unsuitable for preserving tea because this material often releases odors, quickly affecting the quality and aroma of tea.

3/ Ceramic and Wood: These are two traditional tea preservation materials, designed with many beautiful and luxurious designs. You can find tea containers that are ceramic and airtight.

4/ Vacuum tea container: This box type automatically pushes oxygen from the box out after each use. Indeed, this will be the best box.

C/ COMMON SECURITY

1/ Vacuum bag: tea packed in a vacuum bag is permanently airtight and odorless; the silver layer helps block light, and there is very little air inside. Vacuum-packaged tea products help you quickly meet preservation criteria.

2/ Can I put tea in the refrigerator? Tea can be kept in the fridge if it has been thoroughly vacuum-packed. It should be kept in a separate refrigerator compartment for tea without other foods. Experience shows that a cold environment helps prolong the freshness of tea, increasing its lifespan by three times.

3/ Buy enough to use: Due to strict tea storage conditions, buying a manageable amount of tea at a time is the best way to keep your tea delicious. Instead of purchasing a giant 500g tea bag, you can choose small bags of about 100g, which are just enough to use, convenient, and no longer worry too much about preserving the tea.