Huazhou Tangerine Peel Whole Fruit Hua Ju Hong 500g Dried Citrus for Traditional Herbal Tea

Huazhou Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Hua Ju Hong (化橘红), is the whole uncut fruit of Citrus grandis sourced from Guangdong. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, this dried round fruit is typically regarded as acrid and bitter with warming properties. Steep slices in hot water for a traditional herbal tea, or add honey to soften the naturally bitter taste.

Key Selling Points

• Whole uncut Huazhou tangerine fruit from Guangdong, sold as a 500g loose pack
• Botanical source Citrus grandis, known in TCM as Hua Ju Hong (化橘红)
• Traditionally associated with supporting respiratory comfort in Chinese herbal practice
• Firm whole fruit can be steamed until soft, then sliced for brewing
• Aged-style dried fruit that stores well in a sealed, dry environment

Quality & Sensory

The whole fruit is typically dark brown to reddish-brown with a firm, dense texture and a fine downy surface. Its aroma is characteristically citrusy and slightly pungent. Brewed slices yield a bitter, astringent taste that is traditionally softened with honey or sugar.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Slice the softened fruit and steep in hot water for 10-15 minutes as a daily herbal tea
• Re-steep the slices until the flavor fades
• Add honey or sugar to balance the naturally bitter taste
• Store in a sealed container in a dry place and air out during humid weather

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Hua Ju Hong is traditionally associated with resolving phlegm and supporting comfortable breathing. It is most commonly prepared as a simple infusion, with the hard fruit steamed until soft enough to slice. Traditionally it may be combined with honey or rock sugar to temper its bitterness, and it is often kept on hand during seasonal changes when the throat and chest feel congested.

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