Tea, as a dry product, is prone to mold when exposed to moisture and has strong adsorption ability, making it easy to absorb odors. In addition, the aroma of tea leaves is mostly formed by processing techniques, which are easy to naturally disperse or oxidize and deteriorate.
So when we can’t finish drinking tea in a short period of time, we need to find a suitable container for the tea, and tea cans have emerged as a result.
There are various materials used to make tea pots, so what are the differences between tea pots made of different materials? What kind of tea is suitable for storage?
paper can
Price: low airtightness: general
The raw material of paper tea cans is usually kraft paper, which is cheap and cost-effective. Therefore, it is suitable for friends who do not drink tea frequently to temporarily store tea. However, the airtightness of paper tea cans is not very good, and their moisture resistance is poor, so they are only suitable for short-term use. It is not recommended to use paper tea cans for long-term storage of tea.
wooden can
Price: low Tightness: average
This type of tea pot is made of natural bamboo and wood, and its airtightness is relatively poor. It is also prone to moisture or insect infestation, so its price is not very high. Bamboo and wooden tea pots are generally small and suitable for carrying around. At this time, as practical tools, bamboo and wooden tea pots also have fun to play with. Because bamboo and wood materials can maintain an oily coating effect like hand skewers during long-term use. However, due to volume and material reasons, it is not suitable for long-term storage of tea as a container for daily tea storage.
metal can
Price: Moderate Tightness: Strong
The price of iron tea cans is moderate, and their sealing and light resistance are also good. However, due to the material, their moisture resistance is poor, and there is a possibility of rusting if used for a long time. When using iron tea cans to store tea, it is best to use a double layer lid and keep the inside of the cans clean, dry, and odorless. Therefore, before storing tea leaves, a layer of tissue paper or kraft paper should be placed inside the jar, and the gaps in the lid can be sealed tightly with adhesive paper. Because iron tea cans have good airtightness, they are a great choice for storing green tea, yellow tea, green tea, and white tea.
Tin tea cans are equivalent to upgraded versions of tea cans, with excellent sealing performance, as well as excellent insulation, light resistance, moisture resistance, and odor resistance. However, the price is naturally higher. Moreover, as a metal with strong stability and no taste, tin does not affect the taste of tea due to oxidation and rust, as iron tea cans do.
In addition, the exterior design of various tin tea cans on the market is also very exquisite, which can be said to have both practical and collectible value. Tin tea cans are also suitable for storing green tea, yellow tea, green tea, and white tea, and due to their beneficial properties, they are more suitable for storing expensive tea leaves
ceramic can
Price: Moderate Tightness: Good
The appearance of ceramic tea cans is beautiful and full of literary charm. However, due to the manufacturing process, the sealing performance of these two types of tea cans is not very good, and the lid and edge of the cans do not fit perfectly. In addition, due to material reasons, pottery and porcelain tea pots have one of the most fatal problems, which is that they are not durable, and there is a risk of breaking if accidentally done, making them more suitable for playing and viewing. The material of the pottery tea pot has good breathability, suitable for white tea and Pu’er tea that will undergo changes in the later stage; The porcelain tea pot is elegant and elegant, but its material is not breathable, making it more suitable for storing green tea.
Purple clay can
Price: High airtightness: Good
Purple sand and tea can be considered natural partners. Using a purple sand pot to brew tea “does not capture the aroma nor has the flavor of the cooked soup”, mainly due to the double pore structure of purple sand. Therefore, the purple sand pot is known as the “top of the world’s tea sets”. Therefore, the tea pot made of Yixing purple sand mud has good breathability. It can be used to store tea, keep the tea fresh, and can dissolve and volatilize the impurities in the tea, making the tea fragrant and delicious, with a new color. However, the price of purple sand tea cans is relatively high, and they can’t help but fall. In addition, there is a mix of fish and dragon in the market, and the raw materials used are likely to be outer mountain mud or chemical mud. Therefore, tea enthusiasts who are not familiar with purple sand are advised not to purchase them. The purple sand tea pot has good breathability, so it is also suitable for storing white tea and Pu’er tea that require continuous fermentation in contact with air. However, when using a purple sand tea can to store tea, it is necessary to pad the top and bottom of the purple sand can with thick cotton paper to prevent the tea from getting damp or absorbing odors.
Post time: Aug-28-2023