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

Dried Tangerine Peel Strips, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), cut from the sun-dried peel of Citrus reticulata. This hand-selected grade features thin reddish-yellow strips with a naturally fragrant citrus aroma. In TCM theory, Chen Pi is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with regulating qi and drying dampness. A versatile pantry herb for teas, soups, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Hand-selected Chen Pi cut into convenient thin strips
• Sourced from Citrus reticulata mature tangerine peel
• Traditionally used in TCM to regulate qi and transform dampness
• Dried and processed for a fragrant citrus aroma and long shelf life
• Suitable for daily tea brewing, soups, congee, and cooking

Quality & Sensory

Typically reddish-yellow to light brown strips with a slightly rough, oily surface. The aroma is characteristically citrusy and warm, and brewed peel yields a mild, pleasantly bitter taste with sweet citrus notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a few strips in hot water for a warm citrus herbal tea
• Add to soups and stews for traditional flavor depth
• Simmer with rice for fragrant congee
• Use in braised dishes and desserts for citrus aroma

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Chen Pi is a classic qi-regulating herb commonly added to decoctions, soups, and teas. It is often paired with herbs such as Pinellia or Poria in classical formulas and is a familiar ingredient in autumn and winter soups and congee. Families also keep aged peel on hand for everyday brewing and culinary seasoning.

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