[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":118},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-usage-how-to-select-and-store-xiaoqinggan-properly-a-buyer-s-guide-en":3},{"article":4,"alternates":116},{"id":5,"title":6,"body":7,"category":102,"cover":96,"coverImage":96,"date":103,"description":104,"extension":105,"locale":106,"meta":107,"navigation":108,"path":109,"seo":110,"slug":111,"stem":112,"tags":113,"__hash__":115},"articles\u002Fen\u002Fusage\u002Fhow-to-select-and-store-xiaoqinggan-properly-a-buyer-s-guide.md","How to Select and Store Xiaoqinggan Properly: A Buyer's Guide",{"type":8,"value":9,"toc":95},"minimark",[10,14,18,23,31,35,38,66,70,77,92],[11,12,6],"h1",{"id":13},"how-to-select-and-store-xiaoqinggan-properly-a-buyers-guide",[15,16,17],"p",{},"July and August are the peak season for producing Xiaoqinggan. Known for its unique \"citrus and tea in one\" flavor, Xiaoqinggan is highly popular among tea enthusiasts. However, facing a dazzling market, how can one select premium Xiaoqinggan and store it properly? Below is a professional guide for selection and storage.",[19,20,22],"h2",{"id":21},"what-is-xiaoqinggan","What is Xiaoqinggan?",[15,24,25,26,30],{},"Pubei tangerine peel is typically classified into green peel (qingpi), slightly-ripened red peel (erhongpi), and fully-ripened red peel (dahongpi) based on maturity at harvest. ",[27,28,29],"strong",{},"Xiaoqinggan"," refers to fruits harvested before they have colored and before physiological maturity. The peel harvested at this stage is \"green peel.\" Once processed and filled with Pu-erh tea through specific techniques, it becomes the Xiaoqinggan we know.",[19,32,34],{"id":33},"methods-for-selecting-premium-xiaoqinggan","Methods for Selecting Premium Xiaoqinggan",[15,36,37],{},"When selecting Xiaoqinggan, it is recommended to follow the principles of \"looking, smelling, tasting, and feeling\":",[39,40,41,48,54,60],"ol",{},[42,43,44,47],"li",{},[27,45,46],{},"Look at the Exterior",": The packaging should be intact, and the citrus peel surface free of mold spots. High-quality Xiaoqinggan should have a uniform color that is not excessively dark. After brewing, the tea soup should be clear and transparent, with no obvious sediment at the bottom.",[42,49,50,53],{},[27,51,52],{},"Smell the Aroma",": The brewed tea should carry a faint, elegant citrus fruit fragrance. If a distinct astringent or musty smell is detected, it indicates poor quality.",[42,55,56,59],{},[27,57,58],{},"Taste the Flavor",": Upon entry, the tea soup should be mellow, smooth, and have a noticeable sweet aftertaste. There should be no sharp, irritating sensations; the overall flavor should be harmonious.",[42,61,62,65],{},[27,63,64],{},"Examine the Leaf Base",": Lightly squeeze the leaf base after brewing. If the color is fresh, and the texture is supple and elastic without foreign inclusions, it is considered superior.",[19,67,69],{"id":68},"storage-recommendations-for-xiaoqinggan","Storage Recommendations for Xiaoqinggan",[15,71,72,73,76],{},"Xiaoqinggan has specific environmental requirements for storage; it should be kept in a ",[27,74,75],{},"ventilated, dry, and clean"," place.",[78,79,80,86],"ul",{},[42,81,82,85],{},[27,83,84],{},"Long-term Collection",": It is recommended to place intact Xiaoqinggan in well-sealed ceramic jars, glass jars, or tin cans.",[42,87,88,91],{},[27,89,90],{},"Daily Maintenance",": During rainy seasons or in high-humidity environments, if the citrus peel is found to be soft, choose a sunny day to sun-dry it once or twice to maintain its dryness.",[15,93,94],{},"By mastering the correct selection and storage methods, you can better enjoy this citrus fragrance that spans across the years.",{"title":96,"searchDepth":97,"depth":97,"links":98},"",2,[99,100,101],{"id":21,"depth":97,"text":22},{"id":33,"depth":97,"text":34},{"id":68,"depth":97,"text":69},"usage","2025-12-30","This article clarifies the definition of Xiaoqinggan and provides a guide for selecting high-quality products from four dimensions: appearance, aroma, taste, and leaf base. It also shares scientific long-term storage advice, aiming to help tea lovers purchase and properly store their favorite tea.","md","en",{},true,"\u002Fen\u002Fusage\u002Fhow-to-select-and-store-xiaoqinggan-properly-a-buyer-s-guide",{"title":6,"description":104},"how-to-select-and-store-xiaoqinggan-properly-a-buyer-s-guide","en\u002Fusage\u002Fhow-to-select-and-store-xiaoqinggan-properly-a-buyer-s-guide",[102,29,114],"Buyer's Guide","VJQBWXsqiDAlF5osyTUjkH2uf-FZvN0O0g76wzl9cio",{"zh":117,"en":109},"\u002Fusage\u002Fhow-to-select-and-store-xiaoqinggan-properly-a-buyer-s-guide",1775203912384]