I'm about to rent a storage space at an offsite wine storage facilty
where the temperature is kept between 55- 58F and humidity kept at
about 65%. I'm just going to keep at home what I want to consume for
the short term. It's going to cost me about $10/month for the rent of
a wooden box that can fit 12 cases of wines (that would probably fit 50
or more tongs of pu'er). The wooden box closes properly with small
crevices along the edges to allow minimal air flow and humidity control
within the box itself. Cheap and worry free.

The only problem is the non-existent temperature and humidity
variations througout the year, which I've been told might not be
optimum for aging pu'ers (variation is better and more natural). I've
never gotten any concrete information on this, however. It's all
speculation.

Phyll


MarshalN wrote:
Balt wrote:
Actually, the biggest problem is, that I'm on the south side and in
summer its about 38 Celsius (100 Farenhreit) in here.. and I think that
it does not good thinks to the tea...

If you store your stuff in a closet/cupboard away from sunlight, the
temperature in the storage unit shouldn't reach that high.

Tea has been stored for years in Hong Kong where temperature reaches
the mid 30s in the summer with high humidity to boot. They age just
fine. You have to be careful though about mould, that's the only
concern. If your area's not too damp, then it's probably ok. Moisture
is a bigger enemy than heat (although you need moisture for the tea to
age).

MarshalN
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