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Many green Pu-erh enthusiasts will generally age their stock for at least 5 to 10 years before consumption. As the tea matures the color darkens with age

Ageing is a common element associated with green Pu-erh, especially with young teas that contain ferocious tannins resulting in harsh and raw characters. The benefit of ageing helps remove the less desirable flavors found in a young tea while introducing more desirable flavors and mellowness. Ageing is a time consuming process and one that can not be easily accelerated. The maturation of green Pu-erh can be profound and involves extensive changes to its flavors and aromas as well as to the body and texture of the tea. A well aged antique tea will come to possess a soft and mellow body with a uniquely smooth and silky mouth feel.

In China, having a green Pu-erh tea collection is the pride of the Chinese people. Tea collections for many Chinese are formed out of personal enjoyment. However with the steep rise in value of Pu-erh tea in recent years many collections have been started as a future investment.