Dried Tangerine Peel Strips Chen Pi 500g Bulk Citrus Peel for Tea and Cooking Sun Dried

Dried Tangerine Peel Strips, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), from the sun-dried peel of Citrus reticulata. This 500g bulk pack contains shredded, sun-dried orange peel in the huang pi (yellow peel) grade, sourced from Zhejiang. In TCM theory, Chen Pi is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with regulating qi and drying dampness. Commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped as tea, or added to culinary dishes.

Key Selling Points

• Sun-dried tangerine peel strips in the traditional huang pi yellow peel grade
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata, a classic TCM qi-regulating herb
• 500g bulk loose pack suitable for tea shops and home kitchens
• Sourced from Zhejiang with a 12-month shelf life
• Versatile for steeping, decocting, congee, and savory cooking

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep yellow to reddish-brown strips with a dry, slightly curled texture. The aroma is characteristically citrusy and fragrant, and steeped peel yields a warm, mildly bitter and aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone or with other herbs as a daily citrus peel tea
• Simmer in herbal decoctions and tonic soups
• Add to congee or rice porridge for gentle aroma
• Use in braised dishes, stews, and traditional Chinese cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, strengthen the middle, and dry dampness, and it frequently appears in classical formulas for digestive and phlegm-related patterns. Traditionally paired with herbs such as Ban Xia, Fu Ling, and Bai Zhu, it is also simmered in soups, added to congee, or steeped with pu-erh tea. Aged peel is especially valued, and the peel is a common ingredient in seasonal winter dishes and festive herbal cooking.

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