Many Tea enthusiasts, after purchasing tea, wish to store it properly to maintain its quality but are unsure about how to choose the right storage tools. Today, we will discuss what kind of container is suitable for storing tea.
Through long-term repeated testing, we found that in a humid climate, a purple clay tea jar can protect Pu'er tea very well, without any impact from dampness.
The Jianshui purple clay tea jars are not glazed and do not have intentional sealant at the lid opening. Therefore, the clayware has a slightly breathable nature! The clay used for Jianshui clay is very fine with a high mesh count, unlike purple sand which has a dual-pore breathable effect.
It is precisely because of the high mesh count clay of Jianshui clay that the purple clay tea jar can keep Pu'er tea dry in a humid environment. However, due to its slightly breathable nature, Pu'er tea inside the clay jar can receive the most suitable conditions for transformation.
If Pu'er tea is exposed to too much air, it will transform too quickly, leading to loss of aroma and accelerated fading of the tea. If stored in a completely sealed environment, the transformation of Pu'er tea will be significantly slowed down. For example, a flavor that normally develops in one year would take at least 3 to 5 years in a sealed environment, thoroughly impacting and disrupting the essential transformation process of Pu'er tea. Moreover, if the new tea has not dried sufficiently, it may become damp again in a sealed environment. These are all very detrimental to storing Pu'er tea.
Pu'er tea needs time to transform through years of storage. Freshly made tea, due to its strong stimulation, can have a significant impact on the body. Therefore, even if fresh tea tastes good, it should be consumed in moderation. Ideally, Pu'er tea should be stored for at least two to three years before consumption, by which time it will have a mild and comfortable taste that does not harm the Stomach and intestines and offers excellent Health benefits.
Through our long-term experiments, we have concluded that to store high-quality Pu'er tea, it cannot be directly exposed to wind and sunlight, nor can it be completely sealed. So, what kind of container should be chosen to meet both requirements? It is the Jianshui purple clay tea jar from Yunnan. The long-term transformation of Pu'er tea requires a tea storage container like the Jianshui purple clay tea jar, whose high mesh count clay and slightly breathable environment provide the perfect conditions for the transformation of Pu'er tea.