2018 Xinhui Chenpi Dried Tangerine Peel Chen Pi Sun Dried Aged Peel for Tea and Cooking 500g

Xinhui Dried Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), from the peel of Citrus reticulata. This 2018 harvest comes from the Dongjia core growing area of Xinhui, Guangdong, sun dried as whole red peel (Da Hong Pi). In TCM theory Chen Pi is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the stomach. Enjoy it as a tea, in soups, or in culinary dishes.

Key Selling Points

• 2018 harvest Xinhui Chen Pi from the Dongjia core area of Guangdong
• Whole sun dried red peel (Da Hong Pi) from Citrus reticulata
• Aged peel traditionally valued in TCM for regulating qi and supporting digestion
• Naturally sun dried with no added processing, sealed for storage
• Versatile for tea brewing, soups, congee, and everyday cooking

Quality & Sensory

The peel typically shows deep reddish brown outer skin with a pale inner surface, feeling dry and slightly leathery. Aroma is typically a mellow citrus fragrance with aged woody notes. When steeped or simmered, it typically yields a warm amber infusion with a gently sweet, slightly bitter citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

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

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Chen Pi is a classic qi-regulating herb, traditionally used in decoctions and daily teas and often paired with herbs such as Fu Ling or ginger. Aged Xinhui peel is also a familiar Cantonese kitchen ingredient, added to soups, congee, and festive dishes, and commonly enjoyed in autumn and winter for its warming character.

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