Dried Aged Tangerine Peel Chen Pi 85g Guangdong Da Hong Pi for Tea and Soup

Dried Aged Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮) or Guang Chen Pi, from Citrus reticulata, is the sun-dried mature peel of Guangdong tangerines aged through traditional processing. In TCM theory it is warm, pungent and bitter, entering the Lung and Spleen channels. Traditionally used to support digestive comfort and the smooth flow of qi. Commonly simmered in teas, soups, and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Guangdong Chen Pi made from mature Da Hong Pi tangerine peel
• Naturally aged through traditional chen hua processing for deeper aroma
• Warm pungent bitter profile entering the Lung and Spleen channels in TCM theory
• Versatile dried peel for teas, soups, congee, and everyday cooking
• 85g resealable pack with 12-month shelf life stored at room temperature

Quality & Sensory

The peel typically shows a deep reddish-brown to dark amber color with a dry leathery texture and a concentrated citrus aroma. After brewing or simmering it releases a warm bittersweet tangerine flavor with subtle aged notes. Actual batch color and aroma may vary slightly with natural aging.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed alone or with other herbs as a daily Chen Pi tea
• Simmered in soups and broths to add aroma and depth
• Cooked into congee for a traditional breakfast dish
• Used in braised dishes and culinary seasoning
• Combined with Pu-erh or other teas for a blended brew

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Chen Pi is traditionally used to support digestive comfort and the smooth movement of qi, often paired with ginger, hawthorn, or Pu-erh tea. Folk practice simmers the peel in soups, congee, and decoctions, and it is a common seasonal ingredient in Guangdong home cooking. Aged peel is valued for its mellow aroma and is often stored for years.

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