Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) — Dried Aged Tangerine Peel, Guangdong Origin, 500g

Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) are the sun-dried, aged peel of the tangerine fruit, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chén Pí (陈皮) and honored for centuries as a qi-regulating, digestion-supporting food herb. Also called dried tangerine peel or aged orange peel, Chen Pi has been prized as a gentle, aromatic herb used to harmonize the Middle Burner, transform phlegm, and bring warmth to the digestive system. Its nature is warm, pungent, and slightly bitter, making it a balanced yet effective herb for soothing the Spleen and Stomach while smoothing the flow of qi.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating food herb
• Sun-dried aged tangerine peel shreds
• Citrus reticulata from Guangdong
• Ready-to-eat, ideal for tea and soup
• Selected micro-red peel grade (黄皮)

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried and cut into fine shreds to preserve its deep amber-to-golden color, leathery yet pliable texture, and bright citrus aroma with warm, slightly resinous undertones. When brewed, the shreds release a fragrant, gently bittersweet infusion with a lingering sweet-orange finish; when simmered in soups, they soften and impart a mellow, aromatic warmth that lifts the whole broth.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and floral tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Ready-to-eat as a daily snack
• Seasonal digestive-support tea

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chen Pi is decocted into soups, teas, and congee to support daily digestion and harmonize the Middle Burner. It is a classic ingredient in Cantonese soup culture, where it pairs with ingredients like ginger, jujube, and goji berry to add warmth and aroma. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum, hawthorn, or pu-erh for a fragrant, gently bittersweet infusion that accompanies meals and seasonal transitions.

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