In the tea circle, different types of Chinese tea have different characteristics due to their unique production process and fermentation degree.

Each type of tea has its own unique flavor and aroma, and naturally their shelf life is also different. If you handle them in the same way, your tea will probably go bad!

The correct storage method can not only allow the tea to maintain its fresh taste for a longer time, but also maximize its nutritional value.

Here are nine ways to preserve tea, you can take a look.

Here are nine ways to preserve Chinese tea, you can take a look

Chinese Green Tea

Unfermented tea retains the original natural aroma and fresh taste of tea.

The best storage time for green tea chinese is generally within 1 year. Beyond this period, its freshness will gradually decrease.

In order to keep green tea fresh, we need to store it away from light, cool and dry

If conditions permit, you can refrigerate it, but be sure to avoid refrigerating it with other foods to avoid absorbing odors.

Unopened green tea that is not consumed for a long time can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 years.

It is recommended to use a moisture-proof bag plus an aluminum foil bag or a jar as the storage container, which can effectively prevent the entry of air and moisture.

Chinese Black Tea

Fully fermented tea can maintain its high quality within 2 years if stored well.

When storing black tea, you should choose a closed, room temperature, and dry environment, and avoid mixing it with other teas, because black tea easily absorbs odors from the surrounding area.

Pay special attention to emptying the air from the tea bag, as it will develop a sour taste if it gets damp.

Storage containers can be sealed dry cans, tin foil cans, purple clay cans or tin cans, which can effectively prevent the tea from moisture and oxidation.

White Tea

There is an old saying: "1 year for tea, 3 years for medicine, 7 years for treasure". The older it is, the stronger its fragrance.

White tea should be stored in a room temperature, light-proof, dry, sealed and pressure-proof environment.

To store white tea, the three-layer packaging method (aluminum foil bag + moisture-proof bag + carton) is the best choice.

If the amount of tea is small, you can use a kraft paper bag, seal it, and place it in a cool place.

Note: Do not store in the refrigerator.

Pu'er tea and black tea

Has a longer shelf life.

The shelf life of Pu'er tea is long-term storage, generally 10-15 years. To store this kind of tea, you need a ventilated, dry, odor-free, moisture-free environment.

If you find that the tea leaves are moldy and have white hair, you can take them to a dry place and air them in the sun for a few days to make the mold spots disappear.

If black, green or gray mold appears, the water cannot be consumed.

Storage containers can be kraft paper bags or cartons, as these materials can absorb excess moisture and odors to a certain extent.

Yellow Tea

It is a lightly fermented tea and its storage method is similar to that of green tea. It is best consumed within 1 year.

Yellow tea should be stored in a dark, cool place.

If conditions permit, you can also refrigerate it, but you also need to avoid refrigerating it with other foods to avoid absorbing odors.

If you don’t drink unopened yellow tea for a long time, you can keep it in the freezer for two years.

It is recommended to use a moisture-proof bag plus an aluminum foil bag or a can as a storage container to ensure the dryness and aroma of the tea.

Oolong Tea

According to the degree of fermentation, it is divided into light fermentation, medium fermentation and heavy fermentation, and the corresponding storage time is 1-2 years, 3 years and more than 3 years respectively.

Regardless of the degree of fermentation of oolong tea, it needs to be stored away from light, in a dry and sealed place.

When canning oolong tea, make sure the can is full to reduce air contact and avoid oxidation.

Storage containers can be tin cans, iron cans and porcelain jars. These materials can effectively prevent moisture and light, and maintain the unique flavor of tea.

The recommended storage temperature is around 25°C and make sure it is sealed.

scented tea

The storage period is generally no more than 1 year, because the dried flowers in scented tea are easily oxidized and lose their fragrance.

The key to preserving scented tea is to avoid light, keep it cool and dry. When storing, you should choose double-layer protection of aluminum foil bags plus moisture-proof bags or cans to ensure that the tea is not damp and does not deteriorate.

Compressed tea includes Tuo tea, cake tea, etc., which can be stored for 5-10 years.

To store compressed tea, you need to choose a moisture-proof, light-proof, and ventilated environment, and at the same time avoid the tea leaves from being subjected to excessive external pressure, so as not to affect its quality.

Recommended storage containers include ceramic jars, purple clay jars or kraft paper, as these materials help absorb excess moisture and odors.

Non-fermented tea mainly includes yellow tea and green tea, and the shelf life is 1 year.

When storing non-fermented tea, you need to choose a dark, cool and dry environment.

The storage container can use a moisture-proof bag plus an aluminum foil bag or a can, which can effectively prevent the intrusion of air and moisture.