Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) — Aged Dried Tangerine Peel, 500g Food Herb

Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) are the sun-dried, aged peel of the tangerine, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chén Pí (陈皮) and honored as "aged peel" (老陈皮). A classic food-herb (药食同源) ingredient from Guangdong, Chen Pi has been prized for centuries as a qi-regulating, dampness-transforming herb used to support digestion, ease the chest, and harmonize the stomach. Its nature is warm, pungent, and slightly bitter, making it a gentle yet aromatic herb for daily teas, soups, and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating food herb (药食同源)
• Aged Guangdong tangerine peel, sun-dried
• Clean shreds with no visible impurities
• Suitable for tea, soup, congee, and seasoning
• 500g bulk pack, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried and cut into fine shreds that preserve the peel's warm amber-to-reddish-brown color, dry leathery texture, and bright citrus aroma. When brewed, the shreds release a fragrant, gently bitter-then-sweet infusion with a lingering tangerine note; when simmered in soups, they soften and lend a warm, aromatic depth without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea brewed alone or blended
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Culinary seasoning for braises and stews
• Seasonal daily nourishment

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chen Pi is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support digestion and harmonize the middle burner. It is a common ingredient in Guangdong soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like jujube, ginger, and goji berry. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum, hawthorn, or rock sugar for a warm, aromatic infusion that accompanies meals.

FAQ Q&A