Dried Chen Pi Tangerine Peel Shreds 500g Chenpi Citrus reticulata Peel for Tea and Cooking

Dried Tangerine Peel Shreds, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), from Citrus reticulata. These sun-dried citrus peel strips are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient, traditionally associated with 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. Enjoy as a tea, in soups, or in culinary dishes.

Key Selling Points

• Classic Chen Pi tangerine peel cut into convenient shreds for easy brewing and cooking
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata, a staple of traditional Chinese herbal practice
• Sun-dried and shredded for quick release of aroma and flavor
• Traditionally used in TCM to support digestion and regulate qi
• Versatile for tea, decoctions, soups, congee, and seasonal recipes

Quality & Sensory

The shreds are typically deep orange to reddish-brown with a slightly curled, dry texture. The aroma is characteristically citrusy and fragrant, and brewed tea typically tastes warm, mildly bitter, and pleasantly zesty with a lingering citrus note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a warming daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and stews for citrus aroma
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Cook into congee or rice dishes
• Use in baking and seasonal culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, dry dampness, and resolve phlegm, and is often paired with herbs such as Ban Xia or Fu Ling in classic decoctions. It is commonly added to soups, congee, and teas, especially during damp or transitional seasons, and is a familiar ingredient in Cantonese cooking and aged-pear desserts.

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