Aged Tangerine Peel Chen Pi 陈陈皮 Loose Dried Citrus Peel for Tea Soup and Culinary Use 500g Guangdong Origin

Aged Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), is the dried mature peel of Citrus reticulata, traditionally aged to deepen its aroma and mellow its character. In TCM theory, Chen Pi is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the middle. This loose bulk grade, known as Da Hong Pi, is suited for tea, decoctions, soups, and culinary seasoning.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic aged tangerine peel sourced from Guangdong, a recognized core producing region
• Known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), the dried peel of Citrus reticulata
• Da Hong Pi red-peel grade, traditionally valued for rich aroma and mellow aged character
• Loose bulk 500g format suited for tea brewing, soup simmering, and culinary seasoning
• Aged through traditional chen hua (陈化) processing for deeper flavor over time

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-brown with a slightly wrinkled, flexible-to-brittle texture. The aroma is typically warm, citrusy, and aged, with a mellow, slightly sweet and bitter taste when brewed or simmered in soups.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a piece in hot water for a traditional citrus peel tea
• Add to slow-cooked soups and braises for warm citrus aroma
• Use in congee or dessert soups for traditional flavor
• Grind or shred as a seasoning for savory dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, dry dampness, and transform phlegm, and is a common ingredient in classic formulas and daily decoctions. It is often paired with herbs such as Ban Xia or Fu Ling in traditional preparations, and added to soups, congee, and seasonal dishes in Cantonese home cooking.

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