Aged Huazhou Tangerine Peel Slices Hua Ju Hong 125g Traditional Citrus Peel Herbal Slices for Cooking and Tea

Aged Huazhou Tangerine Peel Slices, known in TCM as Hua Ju Hong (化橘红), from Citrus grandis, the dried peel of the fruit. These golden fuzzy slices are traditionally aged for 20 years and sourced from the core Huazhou growing region of Guangdong. In TCM theory, Hua Ju Hong is warm in nature with pungent and bitter flavors, traditionally associated with the lung and spleen channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions or added to culinary dishes, it is a valued ingredient in traditional herbal practice.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huazhou tangerine peel slices from the core Huazhou region of Guangdong
• Known in TCM as Hua Ju Hong (化橘红), the dried peel of Citrus grandis
• Traditionally aged for 20 years with golden fuzzy hairs on the fruit slices
• Warm, pungent, and bitter in TCM nature, traditionally linked to lung and spleen channels
• Suitable for simmering in decoctions, teas, or culinary preparations

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a deep golden-brown color with fine fuzzy hairs on the surface, a firm yet slightly pliable texture, and a distinct citrus aroma. When simmered or steeped, they typically release a warm, slightly bitter, and aromatic citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a warm citrus herbal tea
• Added to soups and slow-cooked dishes
• Used in culinary recipes for aromatic depth

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Hua Ju Hong has long been valued as a warming citrus peel ingredient, often simmered in decoctions or paired with other herbs such as dried tangerine peel and licorice root. It is traditionally associated with seasonal wellness routines, particularly in autumn and winter, and is commonly prepared as a daily tea or added to congee and slow-cooked soups.

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