Dried Tangerine Peel Chen Pi 500g Sun Dried Citrus Peel for Tea and Cooking Guangdong Green Peel

Dried Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), from Citrus reticulata peel, sun dried and cut into loose fragments. This Guangdong green peel (Qing Pi) is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its warm nature and aromatic, slightly bitter flavor. In TCM theory it is associated with regulating qi and supporting digestive comfort. Commonly simmered as tea, added to soups, or used in culinary seasoning. Store sealed in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chen Pi (陈皮) dried tangerine peel from Guangdong, a core producing region
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata, sun dried peel cut into convenient fragments
• Green peel grade (Qing Pi) traditionally prized for its strong aroma and flavor
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, soups, congee, and culinary seasoning
• Sealed 500g bulk pack suitable for regular daily herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark greenish-brown fragments with a dry, slightly curled texture and a distinct citrus aroma. When steeped or simmered, the liquor typically shows a light amber tone with a warm, aromatic, mildly bitter and sweet citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a warming daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Add to soups and congee for citrus aroma
• Use in braised dishes and culinary seasoning

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, dry dampness, and transform phlegm, and is often paired with herbs such as Fu Ling or ginger in decoctions. It is a familiar ingredient in Cantonese soups, red bean paste, congee, and aged peel tea, and is commonly enjoyed in autumn and winter for its warm, aromatic character.

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