stePH wrote:
> > I would use dried peaches though and not fresh because you
> > don't want to introduce that much moisture.
>
> I just had another thought -- what of those "dessicant packs" that
> sometimes come in boxes containing other merchandise, to keep moisture
> away from the merchandise? Would those be useful in storing Puerh or
> would the dessicant somehow contaminate the tea? (I have no idea what's
> in those little packets)
>
>
> stePH


That would be equally bad. I too went down that road once until I dug
into it. To age puerh you want conditions that are comfortable for
humans. Around 70% humidity more or less. Dessicant can easily acheive
conditions that are too dry. Many puerh experts even recommend
following the seasons, ie alternating high and low temp/humidty to
simulate the natural conditions of the four seasons, as being the best
way to age puerh.

Mike

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