Huazhou Tangerine Peel Slices 180g Aged Hua Ju Hong Citrus Grandis Peel Traditional Herbal Tea

Huazhou Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Hua Ju Hong (化橘红), is the dried peel of Citrus grandis sourced from Guangdong. These aged slices are cut from mature fruit and traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for their warm nature and pungent-bitter flavor. In TCM theory they are associated with the lung and spleen channels. Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as a daily herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huazhou tangerine peel sourced from Guangdong province
• Known in TCM as Hua Ju Hong (化橘红) from Citrus grandis
• Aged 25-year old-tree fruit cut into convenient slices
• Traditionally associated with supporting respiratory comfort in TCM practice
• Sealed 180g jar suitable for tea decoction or culinary use

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a golden fuzzy outer skin with a firm fibrous texture and a distinct citrus aroma. When steeped or simmered, the liquor typically takes on a warm amber tone with a pungent, slightly bitter citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Add to soups or congee for traditional flavor
• Brew with honey or rock sugar for a milder taste

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Hua Ju Hong is traditionally associated with the lung and spleen channels and is valued for its warm, pungent-bitter nature. It has long been used in folk practice as a simmered decoction or daily tea, often paired with rock sugar or honey to soften its bitterness. It is also a seasonal favorite in southern China during damp or changing weather.

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