Dried Tangerine Peel Strips Chen Pi 500g Aged Citrus Peel for Tea and Cooking

Dried Tangerine Peel Strips, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), cut from the aged peel of Citrus reticulata. These thin shredded strips are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for regulating qi and harmonizing the middle. In TCM theory Chen Pi is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavor, entering the spleen and lung channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped as tea, or added to braised dishes.

Key Selling Points

• Shredded dried tangerine peel strips cut for convenient brewing and cooking
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata, a foundational TCM herb
• Traditionally used to regulate qi, dry dampness, and transform phlegm
• Thin slice processing allows quick release of aroma and flavor
• Suitable for daily tea, soups, congee, and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

The strips typically show deep orange to reddish-brown color with a dry, slightly curled texture. Aroma is characteristically citrusy and fragrant with aged woody undertones. When steeped or simmered, the liquor typically tastes warm, mildly bitter, and pleasantly citrus-sweet.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep strips in hot water as a warming citrus herbal tea
• Add to soups and stews for traditional flavor and aroma
• Simmer in congee or porridge for a gentle herbal touch
• Use in braised meats and culinary dishes as classic seasoning

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Chen Pi is a widely used qi-regulating herb, traditionally paired with herbs such as Pinellia, Poria, and Licorice in classical formulas like Er Chen Tang. Folk use includes adding peel to red bean soups, lotus seed congee, and roasted teas, especially in autumn and winter when warm, aromatic ingredients are favored.

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