干仓乾倉
Term · Storage
dry storage
Literal meaning
dry warehouse
Definition#
Storage without added humidity, keeping tea well away from mould risk, often associated with Kunming or with dry storage in otherwise humid cities. Tea ages more slowly and keeps brighter character. The term is relative and usually paired with a place.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | dry storage storage without added humidity translation |
Also acceptable
Avoid Kunming storage (as synonym) one example of dry storage, not the definition |
| Deutsch | trockene Lagerung Lagerung ohne zusätzliche Feuchtigkeit translation |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | сухое хранение хранение без увлажнения translation |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字 | 干仓 | |
| 繁體字 | 乾倉 | |
| 日本語 | 乾倉 |
Common confusions#
- 'Dry' means very different humidity in Kunming vs Hong Kong.