Aged Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) — Dried Tangerine Peel Strips, 500g

Aged Chen Pi Shreds (Citrus reticulata) are the dried, matured peel of the tangerine, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chén Pí (陈皮) and honored as the 'aged peel' of Guangdong. For centuries, Chen Pi has been prized as a qi-regulating, dampness-transforming herb, used to harmonize the Middle Burner, ease digestion, and freshen the senses. Its nature is warm, pungent, and slightly bitter, making it a gentle yet deeply aromatic herb for supporting the flow of qi and the comfort of the stomach.

Key Selling Points

• Aged Guangdong tangerine peel, cut into fine shreds
• Traditional qi-regulating food herb
• Citrus reticulata, naturally sun-dried and oven-finished
• Naturally sweet from the peel itself, no added sugar
• Versatile for tea, soup, congee, and seasoning

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried and sliced into slender, even shreds that preserve the peel's deep amber-to-brown color and leathery texture. The aroma is rich, citrusy, and warmly aged, with a hint of dried orange and wood. When brewed or simmered, the shreds release a smooth, gently sweet and slightly bitter infusion with a lingering citrus fragrance that softens as it steeps.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and floral tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking and stews
• Culinary seasoning for marinades and braises

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chen Pi is decocted into soups, congee, and daily teas to support digestion and the smooth flow of qi. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like ginger, jujube, and hawthorn. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum, rose, or pu-erh for a warm, aromatic infusion that is especially favored in cooler seasons.

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