Perplex

Before we know it, the season for spring tea has arrived again. Early teas in places like Yibin are already freshly available on the market, ready for people to enjoy. People often say, "Tea should be fresh, wine should be aged." Is this really true? Is spring tea safe? Is new tea better than aged tea? How should tea leaves be stored properly? What kind of water is best for brewing new tea? These questions often perplex us. Today, let's explore these questions together and clarify them one by one. Spring Teas Have Fewer Pests and Diseases With severe smog and air pollution nowadays, some people doubt that drinking tea can still be considered safe and reliable. Pesticide residues, heavy metals, and harmful microorganisms are the primary safety concerns in tea. It is understood that at present, pyrethroid pesticides are mainly used for pest control in tea gardens in China. These pesticides are difficult to dissolve in water, so very little of them dissolve into the tea infusion, less than 10% of what is detected in dry tea. Furthermore, in many tea-growing regions in China, especially those known for high-quality green teas, pests and diseases occur less frequently during the…