Cardboard boxes can be used to store Tea cakes, which saves time and money and is environmentally friendly. However, before placing the tea cakes into a cardboard Box, they should be wrapped in vinyl. Otherwise, if the tea cakes are placed directly in the box, they may come into contact with odors from the outside environment, causing them to develop unwanted flavors during storage, affecting the quality of the tea cakes.
When storing raw Pu'er tea in a cardboard box, it's essential to place the box in a dry location, avoiding dampness and excessive moisture absorption, as this could cause the raw Pu'er tea inside to spoil. Additionally, when using a cardboard box to store raw Pu'er tea, avoid exposing it to items with strong odors, as this can cause the tea to absorb unwanted flavors, affecting its aroma and taste when brewed.
Why isn't Pu'er tea stored in a purple Clay Jar as good as that stored in a cardboard box?
In the public eye, a purple clay jar is more expensive than a cardboard box, so one might expect it to provide better results for storing tea. However, many tea enthusiasts have discovered that the effects of storing tea in a purple clay jar are not as good as those of storing it in a cardboard box. Why is this the case?
A purple clay jar is a type of tea container made from special materials that have a double-pore structure. As a porous material, it has excellent breathability, making it suitable for storing Pu'er tea. It allows the dissipation of any off-flavors in the tea while promoting favorable aging and conversion, resulting in a high-aroma, rich flavor, and transparent color. Moreover, these jars are both practical and aesthetically pleasing, making them popular among many tea enthusiasts.
However, a well-made purple clay tea jar can be quite expensive. To save money, some people opt for cheaper, lower-quality alternatives. These jars often use inferior clay and poor craftsmanship, leading to insufficient breathability and even the presence of residual heavy metals, failing to achieve the desired tea storage effects. In such cases, the tea stored in a purple clay jar does not taste as good as that stored in a cardboard box.