How to preserve black tea, how to preserve black tea

Method 1: The water content of black tea and dried tea is not high, so it is very absorbent, and it is easy to spread fragrance everywhere, so you must use a special container for preservation.

Method 2: When purchasing, it will be equipped with tea cans or tea bags, which can only be stored for a short time, and it is best to store them in a special container.

Method 3: It is best to ensure that the black tea can be stored in a constant temperature place, and the temperature difference is too large to make the black tea deteriorate, so special attention should be paid to it.

Method 4: Keep the black tea in a dry place, and it is not suitable for a humid place, because the black tea will lose its fragrance while absorbing water.

Method 5: Choose a special black tea tea canister must be well sealed, once it deteriorates by moisture, a pot of black tea will be completely destroyed.

Take Zijin Cicada Tea as an example, Zijin Black Tea is a fully fermented tea. The shelf life of general bulk is 18 months. Sealed bags are able to last up to 24 months, or are packed in aluminum foil and are able to be stored for 2 to 3 years.

Black tea made with traditional charcoal roasting technology can be stored for an additional 6-12 months during the storage period, in other words, Zijin black tea can be stored for 3-5 years.

In the process of preserving black tea, you need to pay attention to these three points in order to preserve black tea.

First, tea has commonalities, for example, tea leaves are particularly afraid of moisture, if there is a lot of moisture, it will make the tea mildew and deteriorate, so black tea should also be placed in a dry place.

Second, black tea is also particularly afraid of light, which will bring about the transformation of some components of tea and lose some nutrients, so our black tea storage should take into account the principle of avoiding light.

Thirdly, the adsorption of tea is very strong, and it is especially easy to put it together with other flavored products to produce a cross-flavored taste, so we should also consider a sealed space, a sealed container.

1. Low temperature storage method

Place the tea in an airtight bag and place it tightly in the refrigerator. The internal temperature can be controlled below 5 degrees Celsius, and it can be stored for more than a year, but it is necessary to prevent the tea from getting wet.

2. Storage method of iron cans

Before storing black tea, first check whether the body and lid of the can are closed and cannot leak. When storing, the dried tea leaves should be canned, and the cans should be tightly packed. This method is convenient to use, but it is not suitable for long-term storage.

3. Hot water bottle storage method

Choose a warm thermos as a container. Fill the dried tea leaves into the bottle, fill it with enough to reduce the amount of air in the bottle, close the bottle with a cork, seal the edge with white wax, and then wrap it with adhesive tape. Due to the low amount of air in the bottle and the stable temperature, this method is also relatively effective and easy to implement.

4. Charcoal sealing storage method

Take advantage of charcoal's extremely moisture-absorbing properties to store tea. Burn the charcoal first, immediately cover it with a brazier or iron pot to extinguish it, and then wrap the charcoal in a clean cloth and place it in the middle of the clay pot containing the tea leaves. The charcoal in the cylinder should be replaced in time according to the situation of Hu Chao.

5. Ceramic altar storage method

Choose a dry and odorless, airtight ceramic altar, wrap the tea leaves with kraft paper, place them around the altar, embed a lime bag in the middle, put the tea bag on it, fill the altar with a cotton bag and cover it tightly. Lime is replaced every 1-2 months. This method uses the hygroscopic properties of quicklime to make the tea not damp, and the effect is better, and the tea quality can be maintained for a long time.

Black tea is best stored in an airtight drying container in a dark, dry environment.

There will be bags and boxes when buying tea, but if you want to keep it for a long time, these two things are not enough, and it is best to use a professional container if you want to store it for a long time.

Tea containers are best in jars or tile jars, use cans to store black tea, first pack them in plastic bags, remove the air in the bags, and then clean the inner walls of the jars with hot water. After loading the black tea inside, it should be noted that it must be sealed well, placed in a cool place, and injected with auspiciousness to prevent moisture.

Environmental conditions for storing black tea

1.Dry. The presence of water is a necessary condition for the decomposition of many organic matter, and it is also a necessary condition for bacterial activity, so if the water of tea is too large, not only the tea is easy to lose nutrients, but also easy to mold and deteriorate. Therefore, the tea leaves must be dried and preserved.

2.Microtherm. The increase in temperature will speed up the chemical reaction, which will also promote the decomposition of the active ingredients of tea, so that the nutritional value of tea will be reduced. Therefore, tea leaves should be stored at low temperatures.

3.Protect from light. Direct sunlight will destroy the vitamin C in the tea and change the color and taste of the tea, so the tea must be stored in an opaque container.

It is best to put black tea in a tea can, move to a dark and dry place for preservation, and it is best to drink the tea as soon as possible after opening, otherwise the taste and aroma will be lost, and different tea leaves should not be mixed to drink, so as not to be able to appreciate the original taste of the tea.

The preservation and storage methods of black tea are as follows:

1. Keep it in bags

Storing packaged tea leaves in packaging bags is easy and convenient, and it is a very common preservation method. The bag in which the tea is packed should be clean, odorless, and wear-free. First, the tea is packed in kraft paper, then put it in the bag, slowly press out the gas in the bag, tie the bag mouth firmly with a rope, and put it into a dry iron drum without peculiar smell.

2. Keep the tin can

Tin cans have a very good moisture-proof and sealing effect, which is very suitable for preserving tea leaves. Tea leaves are not easily lost in tin cans, and even if the weather is humid, the tea leaves will not be damp. After filling the tea leaves into the tin can, seal the mouth of the can with tape and put it in a dry place.

3. Porcelain jar preservation

Porcelain jars have strong sealing, and they are also a common utensil for preserving tea. Before putting the tea leaves in the porcelain jar, verify that there is no odor in the jar and wipe it clean. Before the tea leaves are put into the can, they need to be wrapped in small packets with kraft paper with good thickness.

Then put a small bag with lime in the jar, this is also to keep the jar dry, and then put the wrapped small bag of tea in the lime bag, try not to put too much tea leaves. Finally, use a cotton bag to cover the mouth of the can tightly. If you want to strictly prevent moisture, try to replace the lime in the tank once a month.