Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) — Aged Tangerine Peel Slices, 500g Dried Food Herb

Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) are the dried, aged peel of the tangerine fruit, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chén Pí (陈皮) and honored as Dà Hóng Chén Pí (大红陈皮) when made from mature red tangerines. For centuries, Chen Pi has been prized as a qi-regulating, dampness-transforming food herb, used to freshen the stomach, ease bloating, and harmonize the digestive system. Its nature is warm, pungent, and gently bitter-sweet, making it a comforting yet effective herb for supporting smooth digestion and balanced qi flow.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating food herb
• Aged red tangerine peel shreds
• Citrus reticulata
• Low-temperature slow-baked for aroma
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully shredded and low-temperature slow-baked to preserve its deep amber-to-russet color, leathery yet pliable texture, and bright citrus aroma. When brewed or simmered, the shreds release a warm, fruity fragrance with a gently bittersweet, refreshing taste that lingers pleasantly on the palate, adding depth to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily infusion
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack and culinary ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chen Pi is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle daily tonics to support comfortable digestion and smooth qi flow. It is a classic ingredient in Cantonese soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like jujube, ginger, and goji berry. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum, hawthorn, and rock sugar for a warm, fruity infusion enjoyed after meals.

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