Huazhou Ju Hong Dried Tangerine Peel 20 Year Aged Citrus Peel 60g Traditional Herbal Tea

Huazhou Ju Hong (化橘红) is the dried peel of Citrus grandis, a prized citrus botanical from Huazhou in Guangdong. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the lung and spleen channels and is valued for its warm, acrid-bitter nature. This 20-year aged peel is typically cut into fine fuzzy-backed pieces and is commonly simmered or steeped as a traditional herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huazhou Ju Hong citrus peel from Guangdong, a classic regional TCM botanical
• 20-year aged material with the characteristic golden fuzzy surface prized by herbalists
• Known in TCM as Hua Ju Hong (化橘红), the dried peel of Citrus grandis
• Independently packed 60g bag, sealed for freshness with a 3-year shelf life
• Traditionally simmered or steeped as a warming daily herbal tea

Quality & Sensory

The peel pieces typically show a golden-brown outer surface with fine velvety fuzz and a paler inner pith. The aroma is typically warm, citrusy, and slightly resinous, and the brewed tea typically tastes gently bitter with a lingering citrus sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a few pieces in hot water as a traditional herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions alongside other TCM botanicals
• Add to slow-cooked soups for a traditional citrus-herbal note
• Brew during dry or changing seasons as part of a daily wellness routine

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Huazhou Ju Hong has long been valued as a warming citrus peel herb traditionally associated with the lung and spleen channels. It is commonly simmered alone or with rock sugar, paired with herbs such as Fritillaria or loquat leaf in classic decoctions, and enjoyed as a seasonal household tea, especially in autumn and winter.

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