Ten Year Xinhui Chenpi Dried Tangerine Peel Tea 50g Sun Dried Aged Citrus Peel

Ten Year Xinhui Chenpi (陈皮), aged dried tangerine peel from Citrus reticulata, sourced from the Xinhui core producing area in Jiangmen, Guangdong. In TCM theory, chenpi is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the middle. Sun dried and naturally aged in dry storage, these whole peels are suited to tea, soups, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Aged ten year chenpi from the Xinhui core producing area in Jiangmen, Guangdong
• Whole dried tangerine peel from Citrus reticulata, graded as da hong pi red peel
• Pure sun dried processing with natural aging in dry storage
• In TCM theory chenpi is warm and acrid bitter, traditionally used to regulate qi
• Versatile for tea brewing, decoctions, congee, and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

Aged chenpi typically shows deep reddish brown outer skin with a paler inner surface, dry and slightly flexible in texture. The aroma is typically mellow and citrusy with woody aged notes, and brewed peel yields a warm amber infusion with a soft, slightly bitter citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a piece of peel in hot water as a daily citrus tea
• Add to soups and slow cooked broths for traditional flavor
• Simmer with congee or rice dishes for gentle aroma
• Use in culinary seasoning for braised and stewed dishes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, chenpi is a familiar household herb often simmered in decoctions, added to soups and congee, or paired with red dates and ginger in warming teas. It is traditionally associated with supporting digestion and easing qi stagnation, and aged Xinhui peel is a classic ingredient in Cantonese cooking and seasonal autumn winter drinks.

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