I can't argue with any of the stuff above. Redbaron's voice is the voice of reason. Since you already bought the tongs, in your thongs, I'd stick 'em in a clean Rubbermaid cooler (no ice, no six packs) away from the radiator/heat/air conditioning, and burp it occasionally. A cardboard box works too, but I personally stick my small pu collection in a fancy glass cabinet full of crystal glasses/decanters/dishes/etc.
In a container like a cooler, you probably won't need to worry about humidity too much as the humidity will rise slightly above the level in the room.
I have to agree that sampling is the way to go--that's how gems are discovered. When you find something you really like, that's the time to get your tong on.
Sep 18th, '13, 14:29
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Re: Tong Purchases
AllanK wrote: I have no interest in buying Puerh to sell it, only to drink it, both now and much later when it ages.
If you reject advice, why ask in the first place?
Re: Tong Purchases
When did anyone talk about reselling tea?AllanK wrote: I have no interest in buying Puerh to sell it, only to drink it, both now and much later when it ages.
Re: Tong Purchases
I think it's more of a miscommunication than anyone "rejecting advice", but I could be wrong.theredbaron wrote:AllanK wrote: I have no interest in buying Puerh to sell it, only to drink it, both now and much later when it ages.
If you reject advice, why ask in the first place?
Re: Tong Purchases
All I asked was did anyone know of any good raw puerh for aging that wasn't too expensive? I can decide for myself how much to buy!tst wrote:I think it's more of a miscommunication than anyone "rejecting advice", but I could be wrong.theredbaron wrote:AllanK wrote: I have no interest in buying Puerh to sell it, only to drink it, both now and much later when it ages.
If you reject advice, why ask in the first place?
Re: Tong Purchases
+1AllanK wrote:All I asked was did anyone know of any good raw puerh for aging that wasn't too expensive? I can decide for myself how much to buy!tst wrote:I think it's more of a miscommunication than anyone "rejecting advice", but I could be wrong.theredbaron wrote:AllanK wrote: I have no interest in buying Puerh to sell it, only to drink it, both now and much later when it ages.
If you reject advice, why ask in the first place?
Sep 20th, '13, 03:34
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Re: Tong Purchases
Nice attitude...AllanK wrote:All I asked was did anyone know of any good raw puerh for aging that wasn't too expensive? I can decide for myself how much to buy!tst wrote:I think it's more of a miscommunication than anyone "rejecting advice", but I could be wrong.theredbaron wrote:AllanK wrote: I have no interest in buying Puerh to sell it, only to drink it, both now and much later when it ages.
If you reject advice, why ask in the first place?
Shah82 and I have made the effort to give you several links to teas that are good to age, and also tried to help you in correcting some of your beginners errors.
Do whatever you want, and see where it will lead you a few years down the line, when you find out that you are stuck with thongs of less than mediocre tea.
Re: Tong Purchases
He needs to make his own decisions. All we can do is suggest.theredbaron wrote:Nice attitude...AllanK wrote:All I asked was did anyone know of any good raw puerh for aging that wasn't too expensive? I can decide for myself how much to buy!tst wrote:I think it's more of a miscommunication than anyone "rejecting advice", but I could be wrong.theredbaron wrote:AllanK wrote: I have no interest in buying Puerh to sell it, only to drink it, both now and much later when it ages.
If you reject advice, why ask in the first place?
Shah82 and I have made the effort to give you several links to teas that are good to age, and also tried to help you in correcting some of your beginners errors.
Do whatever you want, and see where it will lead you a few years down the line, when you find out that you are stuck with thongs of less than mediocre tea.