Huazhou Tangerine Peel Slices 180g Aged 20 Year Old Tree Hua Ju Hong Traditional Herbal Tea

Huazhou Tangerine Peel Slices, known in TCM as Hua Ju Hong (化橘红), are cut from the aged peel of Citrus grandis grown in Huazhou, Guangdong. Sourced from 20-year-old trees with fine downy fuzz, these dried slices are a classic Guangdong herbal material traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory they are considered warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavor. Steep as tea or simmer in decoctions as part of a balanced wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huazhou Hua Ju Hong slices from Guangdong province
• Harvested from 20-year-old tangerine trees prized for dense velvet fuzz
• Aged dried peel slices ready for tea or decoction use
• Traditional TCM material with warm acrid-bitter character
• Convenient 180g sealed canister with 3-year shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to reddish-brown slices with a slightly fuzzy surface and firm, dry texture. The aroma is characteristically fragrant and citrus-like with herbal depth. When steeped, the infusion typically tastes warm, aromatic, and pleasantly bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a traditional herbal tea
• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Add to slow-cooked soups in Cantonese household practice
• Enjoy as a warming seasonal drink during cooler months

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Hua Ju Hong is traditionally associated with the lung and spleen channels and has long been used in Guangdong folk practice, often steeped alone as a daily tea or combined with other herbs in decoctions. It is a familiar ingredient in southern Chinese households, especially during damp or cool seasons, and is traditionally paired with honey or rock sugar in warm infusions.

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