Dried Tangerine Peel Strips Chen Pi 500g Aged 3 Years Sun Dried for Tea and Cooking

Dried Tangerine Peel Strips, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), cut from the sun-dried peel of Citrus reticulata. This 500g pack contains three-year aged peel strips, traditionally associated with regulating qi and supporting digestion in TCM theory. Warm in nature with a bitter and pungent flavor, it is commonly used for daily tea, soups, and culinary seasoning. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Three-year aged tangerine peel cut into convenient strips
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata known in TCM as Chen Pi
• Sun-dried and naturally aged with no sulfur fumigation
• Traditional use for regulating qi and supporting digestive comfort
• 500g bulk pack suitable for daily tea brewing and cooking

Quality & Sensory

The strips typically show a yellowish to light reddish-brown color with a dry, slightly leathery texture. The aroma is typically a warm citrus fragrance with aged woody notes. When steeped, the tea typically tastes mildly bitter and sweet with a refreshing citrus finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep strips in hot water for a daily citrus herbal tea
• Add to soups and stews for traditional flavor and aroma
• Use in congee or braised dishes as a culinary seasoning
• Combine with pu-erh or other teas for a blended infusion

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chen Pi is traditionally associated with regulating qi, drying dampness, and resolving phlegm. It is a common ingredient in classic decoctions and is often paired with hawthorn, poria, or ginger. Traditionally, it is added to soups, congee, and seasonal teas, and is a familiar kitchen herb for rich or greasy dishes.

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