20 Year Xinhui Chenpi Dried Tangerine Peel Chen Pi 500g Aged Red Peel for Tea and Cooking

Xinhui Chen Pi (陈皮), aged dried tangerine peel from Citrus reticulata, is a classic Chinese herbal material made from the sun-dried rind of fully ripened mandarin fruit. This 20-year peel comes from the Dongjia core growing area of Xinhui, Guangdong, harvested in 2018 as da hong pi (大红皮). In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with regulating qi and supporting digestion. Store sealed and use as tea, decoction, or culinary seasoning.

Key Selling Points

• Aged 20-year Xinhui dried tangerine peel known as Chen Pi (陈皮)
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata, sun-dried ripe fruit rind
• Da hong pi (大红皮) grade from fully ripened red mandarin peel
• Sourced from the Dongjia (东甲) core production area of Xinhui, Guangdong
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, congee, and savory cooking

Quality & Sensory

Well-aged peel typically shows deep reddish-brown color with a dry, slightly leathery texture. The aroma is typically mellow and citrusy with woody aged notes. When steeped or simmered, the liquor typically tastes warm, fragrant, and gently sweet with a soft citrus finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone or with pu-erh or white tea for a warm aged citrus tea
• Add to herbal decoctions and tonic soups
• Simmer in congee or red bean desserts for fragrance
• Use in braised dishes, stews, and marinades as a culinary seasoning

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, dry dampness, and transform phlegm, and it is commonly added to digestion-supporting formulas. In daily folk use, strips of aged peel are steeped as tea, simmered in soups and congee, or paired with red beans, lotus seeds, and aged tea. Long-aged Xinhui peel is especially valued in Guangdong households for seasonal cooking and warming drinks.

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