Knowledge
Storage & Aging
How long sealed tea lasts, why pu-erh ages, when to refrigerate, humidity for collectors.
What's the best way to store loose-leaf tea at home?
Five enemies of tea: light, air, moisture, heat, and smells. Defense: opaque airtight tins (not glass jars on a sunny shelf), in a cupboard at stable cool ro...
What humidity is ideal for storing pu-erh?
Target 60–70% relative humidity at 20–25°C. Below 50% RH the fermentation stalls (called 'dry storage'); above 80% you risk mold (Hong Kong/Malaysian 'wet st...
How long does sealed tea last?
Rough shelf life sealed in airtight, dark, cool conditions: green and matcha 6–12 months (refrigerated, longer), white 2–3 years (gets more interesting with ...
Can I store tea in the fridge?
For green tea and matcha — yes, vacuum-sealed and refrigerated extends freshness by months. Let it warm to room temperature for 24 hours BEFORE opening, or c...
Does pu-erh really get better with age?
It's real for sheng (raw) pu-erh, but only if (a) the starting leaf was good and (b) storage was correct. Young sheng is bracing and astringent; over decades...