Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) — Aged Tangerine Peel Slices, 500g Dried Food Herb
$4.28 – $7.36Price range: $4.28 through $7.36
Description
Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) are the dried, aged peel of the tangerine fruit, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chén Pí (陈皮) and honored as Dà Hóng Chén Pí (大红陈皮) when made from mature red tangerines. For centuries, Chen Pi has been prized as a qi-regulating, dampness-transforming food herb, used to freshen the stomach, ease bloating, and harmonize the digestive system. Its nature is warm, pungent, and gently bitter-sweet, making it a comforting yet effective herb for supporting smooth digestion and balanced qi flow.


Key Selling Points
- Traditional qi-regulating food herb
- Aged red tangerine peel shreds
- Citrus reticulata
- Low-temperature slow-baked for aroma
- Suitable for tea, soup, and congee


Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully shredded and low-temperature slow-baked to preserve its deep amber-to-russet color, leathery yet pliable texture, and bright citrus aroma. When brewed or simmered, the shreds release a warm, fruity fragrance with a gently bittersweet, refreshing taste that lingers pleasantly on the palate, adding depth to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Shreds |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Chen Pi |
| Botanical Name | Citrus reticulata |
| Form | Dried Shreds |
| Origin | Guangdong, China |
| Processing | Low-Temperature Slow-Baked |


Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea and daily infusion
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Congee and grain porridge
- Seasonal slow-cooking
- Soup-pack and culinary ingredient


Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Chen Pi is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle daily tonics to support comfortable digestion and smooth qi flow. It is a classic ingredient in Cantonese soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like jujube, ginger, and goji berry. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum, hawthorn, and rock sugar for a warm, fruity infusion enjoyed after meals.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Chen Pi?
A: Chen Pi is the common Chinese name for dried, aged tangerine peel of Citrus reticulata. It is a traditional food herb used in tea, soup, and congee.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Chen Pi?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Chen Pi is associated with regulating qi, transforming dampness, and harmonizing the digestive system. It is often used in teas and soups for daily digestive comfort.
Q: How do I use dried Chen Pi shreds?
A: Rinse the shreds and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.


Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packing specification | tangerin peel 70g bottle, Chenpesi 500g, 500g aged tangerine peel shreds |
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