Tea cake shelf life

I believe that many people like to drink Pu'er tea. When buying Pu'er tea, Pu'er tea is often packaged in the form of tea cakes. The reason why it is made into tea cakes is mainly because tea cakes are easier to preserve, and for Pu'er tea, the longer it is preserved, the better it tastes. Of course, in order to avoid the deterioration of the tea cakes, be sure to put them in a ventilated and dry place, and also understand the shelf life of the product.

Tea Cake Shelf Life

Pu'er tea has the reputation of "getting more fragrant as it ages". Some people also say that tea in the traditional sense also has no shelf life. It is just that tea can absorb odors and moisture, causing "chemical changes" in the tea's interior, changing its taste and causing it to go bad.

If Pu'er tea is properly stored, it will become more fragrant as it ages. However, when you buy Pu'er tea, you will find that there is a shelf life marked on the outer packaging of Pu'er tea. This is because regulations require food to be labeled. In fact, consumers do not need to pay attention to this when drinking Pu'er tea. In addition, if you find that the tea has a musty smell, it is usually caused by improper storage and should not be purchased.

New Pu'er tea has a strong and stimulating taste, which may be unfamiliar to people who are used to drinking high mountain tea or Pu'er tea. Because old Pu'er tea has been stored for a long time and has undergone a long period of post-oxidation, its nature becomes milder and non-irritating. It can promote blood metabolism without irritating the stomach. It is said to be able to nourish health, help qi, and replenish qi. The longer it is stored, the higher the degree of oxidation and the mellower the taste of the tea.

How to identify the age of Pu'er tea by looking at its appearance

The new Pu'er tea has a fresher appearance, white hair, and a strong flavor. After a long period of post-oxidation, the Pu'er tea leaves will appear date red in appearance, and the white hair will turn into yellowish brown. Distinguish the color of the wrapping paper: Usually, the white paper used to wrap aged Pu'er tea has become old over time, and the paper is slightly yellow. Therefore, you can start from the aging degree of the handmade cloth texture and printing color of the paper. This can only be used as a reference, not an absolute basis, because some unscrupulous businessmen may take advantage of this mentality and replace inferior products with old yellow wrapping paper.