Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) — Aged Xinhui Tangerine Peel, Dried Food Herb for Tea

Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) are the sun-dried, aged peel of the tangerine, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chén Pí (陈皮). Sourced from the celebrated Xinhui region of Guangdong — specifically the Meijiang core production area — and harvested as winter-aged Da Hong Pi (大红皮, "Big Red Peel"), this is a highly revered food herb prized for centuries as a qi-regulating, dampness-transforming, and digestive-supporting botanical. Its nature is warm, pungent, and gently bitter-aromatic, making it a classic harmonizing herb for the Spleen and Stomach.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xinhui Chen Pi from the Meijiang core production area
• Winter-aged Da Hong Pi (大红皮) grade with rich aromatic peel
• Sun-dried traditional processing, no import, new-crop stock
• Ready-to-brew shredded form for tea and daily infusion
• Traditional food herb for Spleen-Stomach harmony and qi regulation

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried and cut into fine shreds that preserve the peel's deep amber-to-russet color, leathery yet pliable texture, and concentrated citrus aroma. The fragrance is warm, sweet-orange, and slightly resinous, with a hint of aged depth from the winter harvest. When brewed in hot water, the shreds release a smooth, gently bitter-then-sweet infusion with a lingering tangerine finish, and the aroma rises softly from the cup.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily hot-water infusion as a standalone herbal tea
• Blended with Pu-erh, white tea, or chrysanthemum
• Added to soups, congee, and braised dishes for aroma
• Seasonal digestive support tea after rich meals
• Traditional herbal pairing with goji berry or jujube

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chen Pi is decocted into teas, soups, congee, and medicinal food formulas to regulate qi, transform dampness, and harmonize the Spleen and Stomach. It is a staple in Cantonese soup culture, where it is simmered with ingredients like red date, ginger, and lean meat to add warmth and depth. As a daily tea, the shreds are brewed alone or blended with Pu-erh and chrysanthemum for a comforting, aromatic cup that supports digestion and seasonal balance.

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