Dried Orange Slices (Citrus sinensis) — Naturally Sun-Dried Citrus Peel for Tea, Baking & Decoration

Dried Orange Slices (Citrus sinensis) are the naturally sun-dried fruit slices of sweet orange, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chéng Zi (橙子) and closely related to the well-known food herb Chén Pí (陈皮). Prized for centuries as a gentle, qi-regulating citrus herb, orange peel and dried orange slices have been used to freshen the senses, harmonize the Stomach, and add warmth to daily teas and soups. Its nature is warm and its flavor is sweet with a hint of bitter, making it a mild yet aromatic herb for supporting digestion and brightening everyday meals.

Key Selling Points

• Naturally sun-dried sweet orange slices
• Food-herb (药食同源) citrus ingredient
• Citrus sinensis, 500g bulk pack
• Ideal for tea, baking, and decoration
• New-crop, sealed for freshness

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and sun-dried to preserve its warm golden-orange color, slightly leathery texture, and bright citrus aroma. When brewed, the slices soften and release a sweet, gently tangy orange flavor with a subtle bitter note from the peel, yielding a light, refreshing infusion that pairs well with honey or other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and fruit tea blends
• Baking and dessert decoration
• Soup and stew flavoring
• Cocktail and beverage garnish
• Home fragrance and potpourri

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, dried orange slices and orange peel are simmered into teas, soups, and congee to support digestion and add a warm citrus note to daily meals. They are commonly paired with ingredients like ginger, jujube, and honey in seasonal beverages, and are also used as a natural decoration in baked goods and festive dishes. As a tea, they are brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and goji berry for a bright, mildly sweet infusion.

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