Dried Chen Pi Aged Tangerine Peel 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), from the sun-dried peel of Citrus reticulata. This 500g loose pack features matured peel with a reddish-yellow hue, traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for regulating qi and supporting digestion. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavor, entering the spleen and lung channels. Commonly simmered in teas, soups, and congee for everyday herbal wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chen Pi (陈皮) dried tangerine peel from sun-dried Citrus reticulata
• 500g loose bulk pack suited for regular tea and culinary use
• Traditionally used in TCM to regulate qi and support healthy digestion
• Warm nature with acrid and bitter flavor entering spleen and lung channels
• Versatile ingredient for herbal teas, soups, congee, and decoctions

Quality & Sensory

The peel pieces typically show a reddish to yellowish-brown outer surface with a lighter inner pith. Texture is dry and slightly leathery with a brittle snap. Aroma is typically warm, citrusy, and faintly woody, and brewed tea tastes mildly bitter with sweet citrus notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a warming daily herbal tea
• Simmer in soups and stews for citrus aroma
• Add to congee or rice porridge during cooking
• Combine with other herbs in traditional decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, dry dampness, and transform phlegm, and is often paired with herbs such as Ban Xia or Fu Ling in classic formulas. It is a familiar kitchen herb in Cantonese cooking, added to soups, braised dishes, and red bean desserts, and enjoyed as a simple peel tea in autumn and winter.

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