Xinhui Aged Chenpi Dried Tangerine Peel 500g Bag for Tea and Culinary Use

Aged Dried Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), from the sun-dried peel of Citrus reticulata. Sourced from Xinhui in Guangdong, this 500g bag contains matured citrus peel prized in traditional Chinese herbal practice for its warm, aromatic character. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the middle. Suitable for tea, decoctions, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xinhui aged tangerine peel from Guangdong, a classic Chen Pi source region
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata, dried mature citrus peel
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its warm, aromatic qi-regulating character
• Naturally aged and dried for a mellow, concentrated aroma
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, congee, and slow-cooked dishes

Quality & Sensory

The peel pieces typically show deep reddish-brown outer skin with a lighter inner surface and a slightly brittle, curled texture. The aroma is typically rich, citrusy, and mellow with aged depth. When steeped or simmered, the liquor typically tastes warm, fragrant, and gently bittersweet.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a few pieces in hot water as a warming daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and slow-cooked dishes for citrus aroma
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs in traditional practice
• Cook into congee or desserts for a fragrant citrus note

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, dry dampness, and transform phlegm, and is a common ingredient in classic formulas and everyday decoctions. It is often paired with herbs such as Ban Xia or Fu Ling in traditional practice, added to soups, congee, and seasonal dishes, or steeped alone as a simple aromatic tea.

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