Fujian Aged Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata) — 3-Year Dried Tangerine Peel for Tea & Cooking, 500g

Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata) is the sun-dried, aged peel of the tangerine, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chén Pí (陈皮) and honored for centuries as a qi-regulating, digestion-supporting food herb. This batch comes from Fujian and is aged three years, offering the deeper aroma and mellow character that only time can develop. Its nature is warm, pungent, and slightly bitter, making it a gentle yet effective herb for moving qi, harmonizing the Middle Burner, and drying dampness.

Key Selling Points

• Three-year aged Fujian Chen Pi
• Sun-dried Da Hong Pi (red peel) grade
• Traditional qi-regulating food herb
• Fragrant, rich aroma for tea and cooking
• 500g value pack, new-crop stock

Quality & Sensory

Each peel is sun-dried to preserve its deep reddish-brown color, leathery texture, and concentrated citrus aroma. When brewed, it releases a warm, fragrant scent with notes of dried orange and gentle spice. The infusion tastes smooth and slightly sweet with a mild bitterness that fades into a lingering, mellow finish, while in cooking it adds depth and fragrance without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily infusion
• Chinese soup and braised dishes
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal cooking and marinades
• Digestive after-meal tea

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chen Pi is decocted into soups, teas, and congee to support digestion and move qi. It is a classic ingredient in medicinal food soups, often paired with ginger, jujube, and hawthorn. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with pu-erh, chrysanthemum, or goji berry for a warm, aromatic cup that complements meals and seasonal nourishment.

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