Dried Tangerine Peel Chen Pi 500g Shredded Sun Dried Citrus Peel for Tea and Cooking

Dried Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), is the sun-dried peel of Citrus reticulata, cut into fine shreds for convenient use. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with regulating qi and drying dampness. This 500g pack suits daily tea, soups, and culinary seasoning.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chen Pi (陈皮) shredded tangerine peel from Citrus reticulata
• Artificially sun-dried and cut into fine shreds for easy brewing and cooking
• Micro-red grade peel with typically reddish-brown color and citrus aroma
• In TCM theory traditionally associated with regulating qi and resolving dampness
• 500g value pack suitable for tea, decoctions, soups, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

The shreds are typically reddish-brown to dark orange with a slightly rough, oily surface. They carry a characteristic citrus aroma and, when brewed or simmered, yield a warm, mildly bitter and fragrant taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep shreds alone or with other herbs as a daily citrus tea
• Add to soups and stews for traditional flavor
• Simmer in decoctions following TCM formulas
• Use in congee or braised dishes for aromatic seasoning

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, strengthen the middle, and dry dampness, and it is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Er Chen Tang. It is often paired with Pinellia, Poria, or ginger in decoctions, added to soups and congee, or steeped as a warming tea in autumn and winter.

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