Dried Aged Tangerine Peel Shreds Chen Pi Si 500g Sun Dried Herbal Tea Soup Spice

Dried Tangerine Peel Shreds, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮) or Chen Pi Si (陈皮丝), from Citrus reticulata, are sun-dried aged citrus peel cut into fine strips. In TCM theory, Chen Pi is warm in nature, pungent and bitter in flavor, and traditionally associated with the Lung and Spleen channels. Traditionally used to support digestive comfort and to add aromatic depth to teas, soups, and culinary preparations. This food-grade agricultural product is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Identifiable single herb: Chen Pi (陈皮), the dried peel of Citrus reticulata
• Cut into fine shreds (Chen Pi Si) for easy measuring and quick release of aroma
• Sun-dried processing preserves the peel's natural essential oils and color
• Micro-red peel grade (Wei Hong Pi) from Zhejiang core producing region
• Versatile food-grade ingredient for teas, soups, congee, and spice blends

Quality & Sensory

The shreds are typically reddish-brown to orange-brown with a leathery, slightly brittle texture. They carry a warm, citrusy, slightly sweet aroma. When brewed or simmered, the liquor is typically golden-amber with a mild bitter-tangy citrus taste and a lingering aromatic finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a standalone herbal tea or blended with other herbs
• Simmered in soups and broths for aromatic depth
• Added to congee for a citrusy note
• Used as a culinary spice in braises and marinades
• Included as an ingredient in sour plum soup (suan mei tang)

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chen Pi is traditionally used to support digestive comfort and to regulate qi. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to soups, or brewed as a daily tea. Traditional pairings include ginger, hawthorn, and licorice. It is also a classic ingredient in sour plum soup and other seasonal herbal beverages.

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