Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) — Aged Dried Tangerine Peel, 70g Jar for Tea & Soup

Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) are the dried, aged peel of the tangerine fruit, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chén Pí (陈皮). Revered for centuries as a qi-regulating and digestive herb, Chen Pi has been prized in daily wellness practice for easing bloating, harmonizing the stomach, and transforming phlegm. Its nature is warm, pungent, and slightly bitter, making it a gentle yet effective herb for moving stagnant qi and supporting the Middle Burner. This 70g jar contains finely cut shreds of aged peel, ready for cold-brew tea, soup, or congee.

Key Selling Points

• Aged dried tangerine peel shreds
• Citrus reticulata, food-herb ingredient
• 70g resealable jar, cold-brew ready
• Traditional qi-regulating and digestive herb
• No added sugar, only natural fruit sugars

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully shredded and dried to preserve its deep amber-brown color, leathery texture, and intense citrus aroma. When cold-brewed or simmered, the shreds release a warm, bittersweet tangerine flavor with a lingering, slightly sweet finish, adding depth to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Cold-brew herbal tea
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal digestive tonic
• Blended flower tea

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chen Pi is decocted into soups, congee, and digestive tonics to support daily wellness during heavy meals or seasonal transitions. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ginger, jujube, and hawthorn. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with ginger and rice for a warm, aromatic infusion traditionally used to harmonize the stomach and move qi.

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