Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) — Sun-Dried Aged Tangerine Peel for Tea & Sour Plum Soup

Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) are the sun-dried, aged peel of the tangerine, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chén Pí (陈皮) and honored as the 'aged treasure' of Chinese food-herb culture. Sourced from the Meijiang core growing region and graded as Wei Hong Pi (微红皮), this food-herb (药食同源) ingredient has been prized for centuries as a qi-regulating, digestion-supporting herb used in teas, soups, and classic culinary preparations. Its nature is warm, pungent, and slightly bitter, making it a gentle yet aromatic herb for moving qi, drying dampness, and harmonizing the Middle Burner.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating food herb (药食同源)
• Sun-dried Chen Pi shreds from Meijiang core region
• Wei Hong Pi (微红皮) grade tangerine peel
• Ideal for herbal tea and sour plum soup
• New-crop 500g bulk pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried to preserve its warm reddish-golden hue, fine shred texture, and bright citrus aroma layered with a mellow aged note. When brewed or simmered, the shreds release a fragrant, gently bitter-sweet infusion with a lingering tangerine warmth that deepens broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and flower tea blends
• Sour plum soup (酸梅汤) ingredient
• Chinese-style braised and simmered dishes
• Soup and congee seasoning
• Daily culinary aromatics

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chen Pi is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support digestion and move stagnant qi after heavy meals. It is a signature ingredient in sour plum soup, where it pairs with smoked plum, hawthorn, and licorice for a cooling summer drink. In daily cooking, it is simmered with meats, bones, and medicinal food packs to add fragrance and balance richness, and is often blended with chrysanthemum, goji berry, or jujube in seasonal teas.

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