Xinhui Aged Dried Tangerine Peel Chen Pi 10 Year Sun Dried Citrus Peel Tea 50g Sample Pack

Aged Dried Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), from the sun-dried peel of Citrus reticulata grown in the Xinhui core producing region of Guangdong. This 10-year aged grade features whole large red peel, naturally cured in dry storage and pure sun-dried without added processing. In TCM theory Chen Pi is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the middle. Enjoy as a tea, in decoctions, or in culinary dishes.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xinhui Chen Pi from the core producing region in Guangdong
• 10-year naturally aged whole peel in the large red skin grade
• Pure sun-dried and dry-storage cured with no added processing
• Traditionally used in TCM to regulate qi and support digestive comfort
• Versatile for tea brewing, decoctions, congee, and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

The peel typically shows deep reddish-brown outer skin with a paler inner surface, feeling dry and slightly leathery with a fragrant aged citrus aroma. When steeped, it typically yields a clear amber infusion with a mellow, slightly sweet and gently bitter citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a daily aged citrus peel tea
• Add to herbal decoctions and tonic soups
• Simmer in congee or porridge for traditional flavor
• Use in braised dishes and culinary seasoning

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Chen Pi is a classic qi-regulating herb, traditionally used in decoctions and daily teas and often paired with herbs such as Fu Ling or ginger. Aged peel is also a familiar Cantonese kitchen ingredient, added to soups, congee, and braised dishes, and commonly enjoyed during autumn and winter for its warming character.

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