Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) — Dried Aged Tangerine Peel, 500g Food-Herb

Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) are the dried, aged peel of the tangerine, cut into fine strips and known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chén Pí (陈皮). Also called aged tangerine peel or Ju Pi, Chen Pi has been prized for centuries as a qi-regulating, spleen-supporting food herb used to harmonize digestion, transform phlegm, and bring warmth to the middle burner. Its nature is warm, pungent, and slightly bitter, making it a gentle yet deeply aromatic herb for daily food therapy.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating food herb
• Dried aged tangerine peel in fine shreds
• Citrus reticulata
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• New-crop, 500g bulk pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is dried and cut into slender golden-orange shreds that preserve the peel's natural oils, warm citrus aroma, and slightly leathery texture. When brewed or simmered, the shreds release a fragrant, gently bittersweet infusion with a lingering citrus sweetness, adding depth and brightness to teas and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chen Pi is decocted into soups, teas, and congee to support daily digestion and harmonize the middle burner. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like ginger, jujube, and hawthorn. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and goji berry for a warm, aromatic infusion.

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