Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) — Aged Tangerine Peel Food Herb for Tea & Wellness

Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) are the dried, aged peel of the tangerine fruit, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chén Pí (陈皮). Also called Aged Tangerine Peel, Chen Pi has been prized for centuries as a qi-regulating, spleen-supporting food herb used in teas, soups, and daily wellness blends. Its nature is warm, pungent, and slightly bitter, making it a gentle yet effective herb for harmonizing the middle burner and supporting digestive comfort.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating food herb
• Dried aged tangerine peel shreds
• Citrus reticulata
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• Low-temperature slow-baked, sulfur-free

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully shredded and low-temperature slow-baked to preserve its deep golden-orange color, tender texture, and bright citrus aroma. When brewed, the shreds release a warm, slightly sweet and tangy flavor with a refreshing citrus finish, adding depth to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal wellness drinks
• Daily digestive support tea

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chen Pi is decocted into soups, teas, and congee to support daily digestive comfort and harmonize the middle burner. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like ginger, jujube, and goji berry. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and licorice for a warm, aromatic infusion.

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