Dried Tangerine Peel Chen Pi 500g Natural Sun Dried Citrus Peel for Tea and Cooking

Dried Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), from Citrus reticulata mature peel. This sun-dried citrus peel is a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for regulating qi and harmonizing the middle. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavor, entering the spleen and lung channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped in tea, or added to dishes.

Key Selling Points

• Classic Chen Pi dried tangerine peel from mature Citrus reticulata peel
• Sun-dried and naturally aged style peel prepared without sulfur fumigation
• Traditionally used in TCM to regulate qi, dry dampness, and transform phlegm
• Versatile ingredient for herbal tea, decoctions, congee, and braised dishes
• Pre-packaged 500g bulk supply suitable for daily household herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep orange-brown to reddish-brown flaky peel pieces with a slightly rough, oily surface. The aroma is characteristically fragrant and citrusy with aged, warm undertones. When steeped or simmered, it typically yields a mellow, slightly bitter and aromatic citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone or with pu-erh or other teas for a warm citrus herbal infusion
• Simmer in herbal decoctions with pinellia or poria following traditional formulas
• Add to congee or soups for gentle citrus aroma
• Use in braised meats and slow-cooked dishes as a traditional culinary spice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, strengthen the spleen, dry dampness, and transform phlegm. It is a frequent component of classic formulas such as Er Chen Tang and is commonly paired with banxia, fuling, or licorice. It is also widely added to seasonal soups, congee, and aged tea blends for its aromatic and digestive-supporting character in traditional use.

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