What to do if tea leaves have an odor

If tea is not stored properly, it may become damp and develop an odor. In addition, if tea is stored for a long time, the chlorophyll and tea polyphenols in it will also change. The tea will become yellow and have a strange smell, and may even become moldy and deteriorate. If such tea is moldy, it should be thrown away immediately. If it is not moldy, it can be solved through certain methods.

What to do if the tea leaves have an odor

First of all, we need to determine whether the tea leaves are moldy. If they are moldy, they cannot be drunk. If they just have some stale or old smells, we can solve the problem by changing the brewing method.

1. High temperature fast soaking

Increase the brewing water temperature. It is best to use boiling water and brew the tea longer for the first time. Pour out the first cup of tea and do not drink it. The brewing time for the next few cups should be about twice as fast as usual. Brew quickly and drink it while it is hot.

2. Low temperature brewing

Lower the temperature of the water during brewing, but keep the brewing time the same as usual to avoid excessive precipitation of bitterness.

2. Reduce the tea-water ratio

When the tea has other impurities, we can slightly improve the taste by reducing the tea-to-water ratio.

8 correct ways to store tea

1. To store a small amount of tea in a short period of time (a few months) at home, you can use tea bottles, tin bottles, dark glass bottles or ceramic containers. It is best to use long-necked tin bottles or double-covered iron tea cans. When filling the tea container, make sure it is fully filled to prevent air from entering.

2. Wrap the tea leaves with thin kraft paper, tie them tightly, and put them in layers into a dry, odorless, intact, undamaged jar or a rust-free, odor-free iron barrel. Put one or several bags of unweathered lime between the tea bags, then put another layer of tea bags on top and cover the barrel. If you use a jar for storage, plug the jar with kraft paper, cover it with some straw or cotton, and place it in a dry place. The quicklime in the jar should be replaced every 1 to 2 months. You can also put the silica gel desiccant directly into the container of tea leaves, but when the particles of the desiccant change from blue to translucent pink, you can take it out and put it in direct sunlight or bake it with fire until it returns to its original color and then use it again.

3. Use a thermos with good heat preservation performance to store tea. Plug the bottle mouth with a wooden stopper and then seal it with white wax and wrap it with adhesive tape, which can also allow the tea to be stored for a longer time.

4. Wrap a bag of quicklime in paper and place it at the bottom of the bottle. Place the tea leaves on top of the lime and seal it tightly. This way the tea leaves will not become poisonous and will not lose their fragrance.

5. Do not let the tea come into contact with spices, paint or camphor, etc., so as to avoid giving the tea a strange smell.