"airing out" shu

[nff]

so since i have a shu and its been said that shu gets better if "aired out" how exactly is this done.. do you just leave the cake/brick sitting there or do you have to unwrap it... or perhaps break it up?

 

[Hobbesoxon]

If the shu fits...

Some people like breaking up their cakes into small nuggets and leaving the results in jars; some people like to break off a small piece for drinking, and let it air before drinking.

Given that tea is hard to store if it's all broken up, I don't break up my tea.


Toodlepip,

Hobbes

 

[thanks]

If I'm drinking shu, I usually plan it a few days in advance these days. That way, a few days before drinking, I can break off a piece that I will brew from my cake/brick and let it air out by itself before brewing. If it's aged I don't bother with a few days, I'll just brew it whenever.

 

[netsurfr]

I may let a piece of young pu air out overnight before using the next day but often don't remember or plan ahead. Therefore, I usually handle the wo dui smell with an extra rinse. Aged pu, IMHO, does not need to be aired out.