Dried Tangerine Peel Strips Chen Pi Bulk Tea Ingredient 500g

Dried Tangerine Peel Strips, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), cut from the aged peel of Citrus reticulata. This bulk tea ingredient consists of dried, shredded citrus peel prepared by drying. In TCM theory, Chen Pi is traditionally associated with regulating qi and drying dampness, with a warm nature and acrid, bitter flavor. Commonly used for herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary seasoning.

Key Selling Points

• Bulk dried tangerine peel strips sold as a tea and culinary ingredient
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata, known in TCM as Chen Pi
• Shredded strip form convenient for steeping, decocting, and cooking
• Traditionally associated with regulating qi and resolving dampness in TCM
• Warm, acrid, and bitter profile suited to daily herbal tea blends

Quality & Sensory

The strips typically show orange to reddish-brown tones with a dry, slightly curled texture. The aroma is typically citrusy and fragrant, and brewed tea tastes mildly bitter with a warm, zesty citrus note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone or with other herbs as a daily citrus peel tea
• Add to soups and stews for traditional flavoring
• Simmer in decoctions with aged peel pairings such as hawthorn
• Use in congee or dessert soups for a light citrus aroma

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, strengthen the middle, and dry dampness, and it is a common ingredient in classic formulas and household decoctions. It is often paired with hawthorn, poria, or licorice in teas and soups, and is widely added to congee, braised dishes, and seasonal winter recipes for its aromatic citrus character.

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