In the perfect world the loose tea you buy would come packaged in
a way that is most appropriate to the tea itself. At least packaged in a
way that will optimise freshness but unfortunately this is not always
the case. Some companies will chose convenience (for them not you!), or
cost over what is actually best for your tea. This really gets me going
when the likes of delicate White Chinese tea is concerned.
Ideally your loose tea (OK teabags too I guess!) should be stored in opaque containers. This will prevent any sun damage to your product. If you tea comes in a glass jar or anything transparent I would recommend decanting it into a metal caddy or tin.
Even when it's safely stored where no light can get through it is still good practice to keep your Chinese teas away from direct sunlight. The reasoning behind this is all about the temperature your teas are stored at. If kept in the line of the sun, or in a hot or humid area the tea will deteriorate quicker.
Humidity can be a big issue but so can other scents in the air. Tea will naturally absorb other scents (just look at naturally scented jasmine dragon pearls for example) and so your caddy or container should not only be opaque but also airtight. This will prevent any other scents affecting the flavour. You would not want your fresh spring green tea to suddenly taste like the smoked haddock you cooked for your tea the night before.
Some loose teas such as lightly oxidised Oolongs can be kept in the fridge or freezer to preserve flavour. This generally happens in more humid countries where high temperatures and high moisture content can cause the tea to deteriorate faster.
Some teas are a bit different and it is actually recommended to store them in more humid settings. This is only for Puerh from Yunnan in China. It is post fermented and so it is actually god for moisture to get to it.
In general it is best to check what the vendor recommends for their specific product but if they don't specify you can use the summary below as general guidelines.
Summary of Guidelines
Ideally your loose tea (OK teabags too I guess!) should be stored in opaque containers. This will prevent any sun damage to your product. If you tea comes in a glass jar or anything transparent I would recommend decanting it into a metal caddy or tin.
Even when it's safely stored where no light can get through it is still good practice to keep your Chinese teas away from direct sunlight. The reasoning behind this is all about the temperature your teas are stored at. If kept in the line of the sun, or in a hot or humid area the tea will deteriorate quicker.
Humidity can be a big issue but so can other scents in the air. Tea will naturally absorb other scents (just look at naturally scented jasmine dragon pearls for example) and so your caddy or container should not only be opaque but also airtight. This will prevent any other scents affecting the flavour. You would not want your fresh spring green tea to suddenly taste like the smoked haddock you cooked for your tea the night before.
Some loose teas such as lightly oxidised Oolongs can be kept in the fridge or freezer to preserve flavour. This generally happens in more humid countries where high temperatures and high moisture content can cause the tea to deteriorate faster.
Some teas are a bit different and it is actually recommended to store them in more humid settings. This is only for Puerh from Yunnan in China. It is post fermented and so it is actually god for moisture to get to it.
In general it is best to check what the vendor recommends for their specific product but if they don't specify you can use the summary below as general guidelines.
Summary of Guidelines
- Keep your loose tea in containers where no light can get in
- Ensure the container is also air tight
- Or at least keep it away from smelly things
- Sometimes you can put it in the fridge or freezer
- Always check the packaging or ask the company you bought the tea from
LuLin Teas specialise in a wide range of Chinese tea. Visit their online tea shop to see a full range Chinese Green teas, Oolong, Puerh and Herbal teas.
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