Aged Tangerine Peel Chen Pi 500g Dried Citrus Peel for Tea and Cooking

Aged Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), is the dried peel of Citrus reticulata, traditionally matured through natural aging. In TCM theory it is pungent and bitter with warm properties and is associated with the spleen and lung channels. Traditionally used in teas, decoctions, and slow-cooked dishes, it is a classic everyday herb for home herbal practice. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from strong odors.

Key Selling Points

• Classic Chen Pi aged tangerine peel from Xinhui, a renowned core producing area in Jiangmen
• Made from Citrus reticulata dried peel, naturally aged rather than artificially processed
• Da Hong Pi grade, traditionally valued for rich aroma and mellow aged character
• Versatile for herbal tea, congee, soups, and braised dishes
• Convenient 500g simple-pack size for regular daily use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-brown to dark amber in color with a dry, slightly brittle texture. The aroma is typically warm, citrusy, and earthy with aged depth. When steeped or simmered, the taste is typically mellow, gently bitter, and pleasantly fragrant.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a few pieces in hot water as a warming daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or rice porridge for gentle citrus fragrance
• Simmer in soups and slow-cooked broths
• Use in braised and stewed dishes for traditional Cantonese-style flavor

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 and home cooking. It is often paired with hawthorn in teas, added to soups with lotus seed or poria, or simmered with red beans and rice congee. In folk custom it is also enjoyed during autumn and winter as a warming seasonal drink.

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