Dried Aged Tangerine Peel Chen Pi 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Shreds for Brewing and Cooking

Dried Aged Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), from the dried peel of Citrus reticulata. These shredded peel pieces are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the middle. In TCM theory Chen Pi is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavor, entering the spleen and lung channels. Enjoy as a daily infusion or in culinary preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb Chen Pi in convenient shredded form
• Sourced from tangerine peel of Citrus reticulata
• Traditionally used to support digestive comfort and qi flow
• Warm, acrid and bitter nature entering spleen and lung channels
• Suitable for tea brewing, soups, and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep orange to reddish-brown shreds with a dry, slightly curled texture. The aroma is characteristically citrusy and fragrant, and brewed tea typically tastes mildly bitter with a warm, sweet citrus finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a warm daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and stews for citrus aroma
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Use in congee or braised dishes for flavor

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, dry dampness, and resolve phlegm, and is often paired with herbs such as Ban Xia or Fu Ling in classic decoctions. It is also a familiar kitchen ingredient in Cantonese cooking, added to soups, congee, and braised dishes, and enjoyed as a simple warming infusion in autumn and winter.

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