Don’t waste your red pu-erh tea
Having a good red tea on your table is something that has no comparison. But, in addition to preparing it and knowing its properties, it is also important that you know very well how to preserve it properly. In this article you will find 5 tips so you don’t spoil yourself.
This space always insists on aspiring to quality when buying tea and, of course, it must be properly cared for. Good tea is not exactly cheap and therefore there is no reason to let it go to waste, far from it. Preserving its organoleptic characteristics in the best possible way is practically a must for any good tea lover.
As much as its leaves are dry, it is necessary to try that external climatic factors or some domestic accident do not play against their correct condition. Therefore, if you buy red pu-erh tea in strands and then don’t know how to preserve it, do not forget to take these interesting tips into account so that they do not spoil you irretrievably.
Here are 5 good tips to preserve your red pu-erh tea in the best possible way:
Use a Zip Lock Bag: These zip lock bags are perfect for storing tea as they won’t expose you to moisture or severe dryness. Simply, once you have it properly stored, you will only have to place it in a cool and dark place.
A good glass jar with a screw cap: If you don’t have an airtight ziploc bag or don’t want to buy one outright, a glass jar or jar can be an excellent option. The recommendation goes the same way: do not expose it to light or leave the bottle poorly closed. It is good that red tea usually lasts longer than green, but it does not abuse its qualities either.
Don’t be afraid to leave it too long – red tea, as long as it’s well preserved, can last a long time. Do not forget, starting from the base, that it is a fermented tea that usually takes a few years since it leaves the processing plant to reach your cup. Therefore, following the above tips, you can have it in your home for a long time.
If you have it ready, no more than a day: If you like to prepare red tea in quantities, such as drinking cold or on the hour, do not overdo the quantities you save. Tea, after a day, begins to lose its properties and, the truth, it does not taste so good. Follow the steps of preparing the red tea as usual (water at 85 °, between 3 and 5 minutes of rest) and store it, preferably covered, for no more than 24 hours. A liter is a reasonable amount for a person, since it is approximately four cups.
Be careful with mixtures: If you have bought an Organic Jinhao Black Tea mixed with other elements, which is commonly called a mixture, you must be especially careful with those that have flowers or some other ingredient that may spoil. In this case, there is no better advice than to consume it as soon as possible. And don’t buy it in exaggerated quantities.