Xinhui Chenpi Aged Tangerine Peel Tea 20 Year Da Hong Pi Dried Citrus Peel 50g Sample

Xinhui Chenpi (陈皮), aged dried peel of Citrus reticulata from Jiangmen, Guangdong, is a prized TCM botanical. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with pungent and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. This 20-year Da Hong Pi (大红皮) is sun-dried whole red peel, traditionally valued for daily tea, congee, and culinary use. Store sealed in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xinhui Chenpi from the Dongjia core production area of Jiangmen, Guangdong
• 20-year aged Da Hong Pi whole red tangerine peel, harvested 2018 stock
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata, sun-dried whole peel in traditional style
• In TCM theory warm and pungent-bitter, traditionally linked to spleen and lung channels
• Versatile for aged peel tea, decoctions, congee, and slow-cooked dishes

Quality & Sensory

Aged Xinhui peel typically shows deep reddish-brown outer skin with a darkened pale inner surface. The texture is dry, firm, and slightly brittle. Aroma is typically mellow, woody, and citrusy with aged depth, and brewed tea tastes smooth, gently sweet, and pleasantly citrus-bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone or with pu-erh as a daily aged peel tea
• Add to congee or slow-cooked soups for citrus aroma
• Use in braised dishes and traditional Cantonese cooking
• Brew with red dates or ginger as a warming seasonal drink

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, dry dampness, and transform phlegm, and it commonly appears in classical formulas and household decoctions. Families in Guangdong traditionally add aged peel to soups, congee, and desserts, and steep it with tea. Older peels are especially treasured for mellow flavor and are often gifted or enjoyed during autumn and winter.

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