Xinhui Aged Dried Tangerine Peel Chen Pi 250g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient Sun Dried

Aged Dried Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), from the sun-dried peel of Citrus reticulata. Sourced from the Xinhui region of Guangdong and aged for ten years, this loose peel is a classic Chinese herbal ingredient. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with regulating qi and drying dampness, with a warm nature and acrid, bitter flavor. Commonly simmered as tea or added to culinary dishes.

Key Selling Points

• Xinhui aged tangerine peel from the Meijiang core growing area of Guangdong
• Known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮) from Citrus reticulata peel
• Aged for ten years with a deep mature aroma
• Da Hong Pi red peel grade, sun-dried and sold loose
• Suitable for brewing tea, simmering soups, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

The peel pieces typically show a deep reddish-brown outer surface with a lighter pith side and a dry, slightly leathery texture. Aged Chen Pi typically carries a mellow citrus aroma with earthy aged notes. When steeped or simmered, it typically yields a warm amber infusion with a fragrant, gently bitter citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep pieces in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Add to soups, congee, and braised dishes for citrus aroma
• Use in seasonal culinary recipes and dessert soups

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, strengthen the middle, and dry dampness, and it is often paired with herbs such as Fu Ling and Ban Xia in classic formulas. Traditionally simmered alone as tea or added to soups and congee, aged peel is also a familiar ingredient in Cantonese cooking and seasonal autumn and winter dishes.

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