Mengding Ganlu is a famous tea with a long history in China and one of the earliest curly green teas in the country. Drinking it in moderation in summer has good health effects on the body, thus attracting many tea lovers. However, as a green tea, the shelf life of Mengding Ganlu is similar to other green teas, and the storage time is not very long. Below are detailed information about the shelf life of Mengding Ganlu.
A. How long is the shelf life of Monterey Manna?
Mengding Ganlu belongs to the green tea of the six tea families in China, which is an unfermented tea and therefore has a shorter shelf life. Generally speaking, the shelf life of green tea at room temperature is about one year. However, the main factors that affect the quality of tea include temperature, light and humidity. If stored properly and these factors are reduced or eliminated, tea can remain fresh for a longer period of time.
Of course, in your daily life, if you keep Mengding Ganlu tea leaves that have been sitting for a long time, but you are not sure if they have expired, you can tell by observing the taste and the color of the tea broth. The country has set up tea standards that stipulate the shelf life. Typically, green tea has a shelf life of about a year, but if it is not stored properly, too much moisture may cause it to expire within two months. Opened green tea should be poured into an airtight container for storage, and is best consumed within two months.
Secondly, how to preserve the Montana Manna?
1、Can storage method
One of the methods of preserving Mengding Ganlu tea is the jar storage method. Although this is a more traditional method, it can effectively extend the shelf life of the tea. The specific steps are to put a layer of quicklime at the bottom of the clay jar and a stone slice on top of it, then fill a clean kraft paper bag with tea leaves and place it on the stone slice. Be sure the mouth of the jar is sealed. This method can ensure that the tea leaves do not deteriorate within two years.
2、Vacuum refrigeration method
The second method of preserving Mengding Ganlu tea is the vacuum refrigeration method. This is a method that is more commonly used in the average household and can be effective in preserving freshness. The specific storage steps are to put the tea leaves into a better quality, impermeable radiation-proof bag, vacuum it and seal it, and then put it into the freezer. This method can better maintain the color of the tea and can be stored for about 3~5 years, but the opened tea must be consumed quickly, otherwise it will oxidize rapidly resulting in the deterioration of the tea taste. If you have the conditions, you can use a small package for vacuum sealing, each time you take out a small packet for drinking, the undrinkable tea with a clip to clip the bag into the tea canister.
Third, the storage of Mengding Ganlu should follow the principle of
1、Avoid light
The first principle to follow when storing Mengding Ganlu tea is to avoid light, which means that the tea should be packaged in materials that are impervious to light.
2、Damp proof
The second principle when storing Mengding Ganlu tea is to prevent moisture, i.e., when storing the tea, the relative humidity should be kept around 60% as appropriate.
3、Containment
The third principle when storing Mengding Ganlu tea is airtight, which means that the tea should be kept sealed and isolated from air and odors when stored.
4. Low temperature
The fourth rule when storing Montgomery Manna tea is low temperature, it is best to keep it sealed in the refrigerator freezer, the optimum temperature is around 5 degrees.
5、Avoid odor
The fifth principle when storing Mengding Ganlu tea is to avoid odors, i.e., special care should be taken to avoid storing it with strong-smelling items.
Warm tips: if the Mengding Ganlu tea leaves into the refrigerator to save, often drink can be placed in the refrigerator freezer, the temperature is maintained at about 5 ℃; unopened tea, if you want to save more than a year, it should be stored in the freezer.
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