2016 Xinhui Chenpi Aged Dried Tangerine Peel 50g Traditional Citrus Peel for Tea and Cooking

2016 Xinhui Chenpi (陈皮), aged dried tangerine peel from Citrus reticulata, made from mature red peel harvested after winter in Dongjia, Xinhui. Naturally sun-dried and stored in a dry warehouse, this aged peel is traditionally valued in TCM for its warm nature and aromatic, slightly bitter-sweet flavor. Commonly steeped as tea or added to soups and dishes.

Key Selling Points

• Aged 2016 harvest from Xinhui, a renowned chenpi producing region
• Dongjia winter-harvested da hong pi (大红皮) mature red peel
• Naturally sun-dried and dry-warehouse stored for traditional aging
• Whole original-branch peel pieces suitable for steeping or simmering
• Traditionally used in TCM to regulate qi and support digestion

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-brown with a dry, slightly brittle texture and visible oil glands. The aroma is warm, citrusy, and aged-woody. When steeped, it typically yields an amber infusion with a mellow, sweet, and gently bitter citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone or with pu-erh or white tea as a daily citrus peel tea
• Simmer in soups and braises for aroma and depth
• Add to congee or dessert soups for traditional flavor
• Use in culinary marinades and slow-cooked dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, chen pi is traditionally associated with regulating qi, drying dampness, and transforming phlegm, and is often paired with herbs such as ban xia and fu ling in classic formulas. In daily practice, aged peel is commonly steeped as tea, simmered in soups, or added to congee, and is a familiar ingredient in Cantonese cooking and seasonal autumn-winter wellness routines.

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