Chen Pi Tea (Citrus reticulata) — Dried Aged Tangerine Peel Slices, 160g Jar for Brewing

Chen Pi Tea (Citrus reticulata) is the dried, sun-cured peel of mature tangerine citrus, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chén Pí (陈皮) and honored as a classic food-herb (药食同源) ingredient. Sourced from Guangdong, the traditional heartland of aged tangerine peel, this 160g jar of fine-cut Chen Pi shreds has been prized for centuries as a gentle, qi-regulating herb used to harmonize the middle burner, transform dampness, and support comfortable digestion. Its nature is warm, pungent, and slightly bitter-sweet, making it a mellow yet effective herb for soothing the Spleen and Stomach while refreshing the senses.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb (药食同源) tangerine peel
• Sourced from Guangdong, the classic Chen Pi origin
• Sun-dried (晾晒) fine-cut shreds, no added sugar
• 160g large jar for daily brewing and blending
• Pairs well with hawthorn and smoked plum

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried and cut into slender, even shreds that preserve the peel's warm amber-to-deep-orange color and its naturally leathery, slightly curled texture. The aroma is bright and citrus-forward with a mellow aged note, and when brewed the shreds yield a clear golden infusion with a smooth, gently bittersweet citrus flavor and a lingering sweet finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea, brewed alone or with other ingredients
• Blended with hawthorn and smoked plum for a tart-sweet infusion
• Added to soups and braises for aroma and balance
• Paired with Pu-erh or other teas for depth
• Everyday after-meal brewing

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chen Pi is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support comfortable digestion and the smooth flow of qi. It is a familiar companion in daily brewing, often steeped alone in hot water or blended with hawthorn, smoked plum, or jujube for a tart-sweet cup. In the kitchen, it is simmered into broths and braises to lift aroma and balance richness, and it appears in seasonal food-therapy preparations as a warming, harmonizing ingredient.

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