Environment for preserving Pu-erh tea

Tea absorbs the smell of its surroundings easily. The sur-roundings must be free from from strange odors. Ventilation and light are also necessary. Home-preserved Pu-erh tea shouldavoid being polluted by the smell of soot, cosmetics and medi-cine. If possible, set up a special storage room with wooden shelves.

Ventilation and light: Light and air can speed up the fermentation of tea leaves and formation of the mellow fra-grance and red color of Pu-erh tea liquid. But Pu-erh tea should not be exposed to strong sunlight or stored in damp and dark environment. Open windows keeps the air fresh and helps ven-tilation.

Natural humidification: The tea leaves only ferment at specific temperature and humidity. The tea can be placed near some water source or a humidifier to speed up its fermentation.

Such methods may be used in the northern dry areas but are not recommended.

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