Dark Tea, known as the black gold among teas, improves in quality and flavor over time. During its transformation, storage conditions are of utmost importance; even a slight oversight can cause the dark tea to spoil, especially during the humid season.
The humid season occurs in March and April each year when the southern regions experience a sudden increase in temperature and humidity. During this time, everything feels damp both indoors and outdoors, making the air seem saturated with water, which is quite uncomfortable. For tea enthusiasts, the humid season is particularly challenging as it increases the risk of their cherished teas becoming damp and moldy.
When storing dark tea during the humid season, controlling indoor humidity is key. Here's a guide on how to prevent moisture from affecting your dark tea. It's recommended that you save this information for future reference.
1. Preventing Moisture from Entering the Room
During the humid season, the outdoor air is extremely humid. It's important to keep all windows and doors closed to prevent warm, moist air from entering. Even if the sun is shining brightly at noon, do not open the windows to ventilate. Ventilation during this period can sometimes lead to more severe condensation on floors and walls inside the room.
2. Sealed Storage for Dark Tea
Place the dark tea in bags made of kraft paper and then put them into Cardboard boxes. Seal the box with a large Plastic bag. When placing the boxes, ensure they do not come into direct contact with the floor or walls; use a mat to isolate them and maintain a distance from both the ground and the walls.
3. Bamboo Charcoal and Wood Charcoal for Dehumidification
When the humid season arrives, place several pieces of bamboo charcoal or wood charcoal in various corners of your home. This will help absorb moisture and eliminate odors, achieving two goals at once. On sunny days, take the charcoal outside to dry in the sun so that it can be reused.
4. Electronic Dehumidification
In addition, electronic devices can be used to dehumidify the home, such as air conditioners or dehumidifiers. These machines can help maintain the indoor humidity level, and using a Hygrometer to measure the humidity can aid in better control of the environment.
Regardless of the method chosen, the goal during the humid season is to remove excess moisture from the room and maintain a dry storage environment for the dark tea, ensuring its proper transformation in a suitable environment.
Please keep this guide on hand to protect your tea from moisture, ensuring that you can enjoy clean and delicious dark tea in the future.