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

Aged Dried Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), from the dried peel of Citrus reticulata. This 250g pack contains naturally sun-dried aged peel, a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for its warm, aromatic character. In TCM theory, Chen Pi is pungent and bitter with a warm nature, traditionally associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the middle. Suitable for tea, decoctions, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM ingredient Chen Pi made from dried Citrus reticulata peel
• Aged peel traditionally valued for its warm aromatic character
• Naturally sun-dried and carefully processed without sulfur treatment
• 250g pack suitable for regular tea brewing and cooking
• Versatile for herbal tea, soups, congee, and seasonal recipes

Quality & Sensory

Aged Chen Pi typically shows deep brown to reddish-brown peel with a dry, slightly wrinkled texture. The aroma is characteristically citrusy and mellow, becoming richer with age. When brewed or simmered, it typically yields a warm amber infusion with a gently bitter, fragrant citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep pieces in hot water as a warming daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and stews for a fragrant citrus note
• Simmer in congee or desserts such as red bean soup
• Combine with other herbs in traditional decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, dry dampness, and transform phlegm, and is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Er Chen Tang. It is often paired with herbs like Ban Xia and Fu Ling in decoctions, simmered with red dates or ginger in teas, or added to soups and congee. Aged peel is especially favored in autumn and winter for its warming character.

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