Xinhui Chenpi Dried Tangerine Peel 250g Aged Citrus Peel Tea and Culinary Herb

Xinhui Dried Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), from Citrus reticulata, is the sun-dried and aged peel of ripe mandarin oranges. Sourced from the Xinhui region of Guangdong, this Da Hong Pi red peel grade is traditionally valued for its warm nature and aromatic, slightly bitter flavor. In TCM it is associated with regulating qi and supporting digestion. Enjoy it as a tea, in soups, or in culinary dishes.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xinhui Chenpi from the Meijiang core production area of Guangdong
• Da Hong Pi red peel grade from fully ripened mandarin fruit
• Naturally aged and dried peel with a rich citrus aroma
• Traditionally used in TCM to regulate qi and support digestive comfort
• Versatile for teas, decoctions, soups, congee, and cooking

Quality & Sensory

The peel pieces typically show a deep reddish-brown outer surface with a lighter inner pith. Texture is dry and slightly leathery, and the aroma is typically warm, citrusy, and aged. When steeped or simmered, the flavor is typically fragrant with mild bitterness and a sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone or with pu-erh or white tea for a daily citrus tea
• Add to soups and stews for aroma and depth of flavor
• Simmer in congee or desserts such as red bean soup
• Use in braised dishes and traditional Cantonese cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chen Pi is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. It is traditionally used to regulate qi, dry dampness, and transform phlegm, and is commonly added to teas, decoctions, congee, and slow-cooked soups. Aged Xinhui peel is also a familiar ingredient in Cantonese kitchens and seasonal wellness drinks.

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