This sun-dried red tea combines the sweetness of black tea with the transformation potential of Pu-erh tea. Storage should balance preserving its current flavor with promoting future transformation. The key points are as follows:

Core Storage Principles

Avoid light, high temperatures, and odors.

Temperature and humidity: Temperature 15-25℃ (avoid high temperatures that accelerate oxidation), relative humidity 50%-65%;
Keep away from direct sunlight (to prevent theaflavins from decomposing and the tea soup from darkening), and place in a well-ventilated area;
No odor interference: Do not store with items that have odors such as oil fumes, spices, or cosmetics, as the tea will absorb odors and destroy its original honey and aged aroma.

Container selection

For short-term storage (within 1 year): Use a clay or ceramic jar with ventilation holes (the capacity should match the amount of tea to reduce air retention inside the jar). After taking out the tea, seal the jar tightly to balance preservation and slight ventilation.
For long-term storage (over 1 year): Use an aluminum foil bag (vacuumed to a semi-vacuum, leaving a small amount of air) + a kraft paper box (wrapped with moisture-proof paper), and place it in a cool, dry storage cabinet. This will prevent moisture and allow for slow transformation.

Taboo

Avoid placing it in the kitchen/bathroom: oil fumes, moisture, and odors will directly contaminate the tea leaves;
Avoid placing it on the balcony/windowsill: direct sunlight will cause the aroma to dissipate and the flavor to become bland;
Avoid frequent stirring: Frequent opening of the container will disrupt the temperature and humidity stability and accelerate the evaporation of flavor.

Post-conversion and inspection

Check the tea leaves every two months by opening the box/can to see if they are moldy or have any off-odors (they should normally retain a honey and aged aroma). If stored properly, the tea leaves will gradually develop a richer woody and jujube aroma within 3-5 years, and the tea soup will also become smoother.

Shelf life

The above storage method allows for long-term storage.