Xinhui Dried Tangerine Peel Chen Pi 250g Sun Dried Aged Citrus Peel for Tea and Cooking

Dried Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), from the sun-dried peel of Citrus reticulata. Sourced from Xinhui in Guangdong, a region traditionally prized for citrus peel. In TCM theory, Chen Pi is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Traditionally used in teas, decoctions, and slow-cooked dishes. Store sealed in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chen Pi (陈皮) dried tangerine peel from Xinhui, Guangdong
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata, sun-dried peel prepared in the traditional manner
• Aged peel traditionally valued in TCM for regulating qi and harmonizing the middle
• Versatile loose peel suitable for tea, soups, congee, and culinary seasoning
• 250g resealable bulk pack with a 540-day shelf life when stored sealed

Quality & Sensory

The peel pieces typically show deep reddish-brown to dark orange color with a dry, slightly leathery texture. Aroma is typically warm, citrusy, and faintly woody with age. When simmered or steeped, the liquor typically tastes mildly bitter, sweet, and fragrant with a lingering citrus note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a few pieces with pu-erh or black tea for a warm citrus infusion
• Add to slow-cooked soups and braises for traditional Cantonese flavor
• Simmer with rice or grains for congee and dessert soups
• Use in marinades and spice blends for meats and roasted dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, dry dampness, and transform phlegm, and it commonly appears in classic formulas such as Er Chen Tang. In daily folk use, aged peel is added to teas, congee, soups, and festive dishes, and it is often paired with red dates, ginger, or aged tea. Xinhui peel is traditionally considered especially aromatic and is a staple in Cantonese kitchens.

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