Dried Tangerine Peel Strips Chen Pi 500g Natural Sun Dried Citrus Peel for Tea and Cooking

Dried Tangerine Peel Strips, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), from the sun-dried peel of Citrus reticulata. This wholesale pack contains naturally dried citrus peel cut into fine strips, a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the middle. In TCM theory Chen Pi is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavor. Suitable for teas, soups, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chen Pi cut into convenient dried peel strips
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata, naturally sun dried
• Traditional TCM herb valued for regulating qi and drying dampness
• Versatile form suitable for tea, decoction, congee, and cooking
• 500g bulk pack ideal for herbal shops and daily wellness use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep orange to brownish strips with a slightly curled, dry texture. The aroma is characteristically citrusy and fragrant, and brewed or cooked Chen Pi typically yields a warm, mildly bitter, aromatic citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep strips in hot water as a warming citrus herbal tea
• Add to soups and stews for traditional flavor
• Simmer in congee or porridge with rice
• Use in braised dishes and culinary recipes
• Combine with other herbs in traditional decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, strengthen the spleen, and dry dampness, and it is a common ingredient in classic formulas and daily herbal teas. It is often paired with herbs such as Ban Xia or Fu Ling in decoctions, added to soups and congee for aroma, and enjoyed in autumn and winter seasonal drinks.

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