Aged Chenpi Dried Tangerine Peel 20 Year Xinhui Chen Pi 250g Loose Peel for Tea and Cooking

Aged Dried Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), from the sun-dried peel of Citrus reticulata. This loose whole peel is traditionally aged for around twenty years and sourced from Guangdong, a region long associated with fine chenpi. In TCM theory, Chen Pi is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with regulating qi. Steep in hot water or simmer in soups as part of a balanced herbal lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional aged chenpi with roughly twenty years of aging
• Sourced from Guangdong with a noted Meijiang core growing area
• Whole dried peel form, easy to portion for tea or cooking
• Chen Pi is a classic TCM herb traditionally used to regulate qi
• Sun-dried processing with no added ingredients

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-brown with a dry, slightly brittle texture. The aroma is typically mellow, citrusy, and woody with age. When steeped, the liquor typically shows a warm amber tone and a smooth, gently sweet citrus taste with soft bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a few pieces in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in soups and stews for gentle citrus aroma
• Add to congee or braised dishes in traditional cooking
• Pair with pu-erh or other teas for a citrus note

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, dry dampness, and transform phlegm, and it is often paired with herbs like Ban Xia or Fu Ling in classic formulas. In everyday folk use, aged peel is added to soups, congee, and teas, especially in autumn and winter, and is a familiar ingredient in Cantonese home cooking and seasonal wellness drinks.

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