The tea leaves are oxidized, a delicate dried product. His enemies are air, heat and moisture. These elements can steal the tea leaves its aroma and flavor. Even if the leaves are dry, they still have a certain amount of moisture in them. Leaving the leaves exposed to air can be dry. Change the taste of tea.
Each tea has a indoor humidity. To keep the humidity level, which was established during the production process of each tea. The best way to do this is to store the tea in an airtight container.
The most popular containers: glass, tin or metal, porcelain or ceramic:
Glass containers have their advantages and disadvantages. Glass does not absorb odors and is easy to clean all the waste and the smell of soap and water. Glass is a downside to this, they emit light to destroy the tea. The light coming through the glass can cause the leaves to fade, change color and flavor. If you want to use the glass only save them in a dark cabinet.
Tin or metal is a good choice. It maintains the moisture and light from the leaves. The only drawback is the boxes can not be cleaned well enough to store a different type of tea in them.
So be sure to mark the shape and not put the same type of tea in it. There is a tin type I like most. These boxes have a two cover. There is a lid that fits well within, without a lid that fits securely on the outside of the tin. This two lid is less likely to let moisture in or something light.
According to the decorations on the outside, they can make a great accent to any kitchen shelf or counter.
Porcelain or ceramic is another great way to keep your tea leaves. These containers are able to keep the sheets at a cool temperature. What you need to ensure is that they have a plastic or rubber ring inside the lid. Proof that pulling the lid on and off to see how strong the seal is maintained. They can also make decorative pieces shown on the shelves of the kitchen countertops.
Whatever type of container you choose to store your tea, just remember this simple rule. Store your tea in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.
Here are some tips on how long you can store each type of tea:
Black and oolong tea has been oxidized to be more use in the year of purchase.
Less oxidized oolong with green and white are not as hardy. Brew the leave within 6 months to buy.
He is the one that improves with age: Pu HHRE two sheets in bulk and style of cake. Just make sure to keep in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.
Type of tea flavor or aroma to be used within 6 months of purchase. As time goes on, seem to lose their flavor.
All information provided is based on the purchase of tea around the time they are harvested and processed. If you have any doubt about this, just ask the dealer, who must know this information.
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