Xinhui Dried Tangerine Peel Chen Pi 250g Aged Citrus Peel Tea Traditional Herbal Ingredient

Dried Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), from Citrus reticulata, is the sun-dried peel of mature mandarin oranges. This 250g pack comes from Xinhui in Guangdong, a region traditionally prized for aged citrus peel. In TCM theory, Chen Pi is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with regulating qi and drying dampness. It is commonly simmered in teas, soups, and congee as a traditional herbal ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xinhui Chen Pi from Guangdong, a core region for aged tangerine peel
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata, sun-dried mature peel graded as Da Hong Pi red peel
• Traditionally used in TCM to regulate qi, dry dampness, and support digestive comfort
• Aged peel with a deep aroma, suitable for tea, soup, congee, and culinary use
• Sealed 250g pack of dried edible agricultural product with a 540-day shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Aged Xinhui peel typically shows deep reddish-brown outer skin with a paler inner pith. The texture is dry, firm, and slightly brittle, and the aroma is typically rich, sweet, and citrusy with mellow aged notes. When simmered, the liquor typically tastes warm, gently bitter, and fragrant.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep pieces in hot water as a traditional citrus peel tea
• Add to soups and stews for aroma and traditional flavor
• Simmer with rice or grains in congee
• Use in braised dishes and desserts for citrus fragrance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chen Pi is a classic qi-regulating herb traditionally used in decoctions and daily teas, often paired with herbs such as Pinellia, Poria, or Atractylodes in established formulas. Folk households commonly add aged peel to soups, congee, and red bean desserts, and it is a familiar ingredient in Cantonese cooking and seasonal autumn-winter wellness dishes.

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