Aged Chenpi Dried Tangerine Peel Shreds 20 Year Xinhui Guangdong 250g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient

Aged Dried Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Chen Pi (陈皮), from the sun-dried peel of Citrus reticulata. These shredded peel pieces come from mature red peel traditionally aged in dry storage in Xinhui, Guangdong. In TCM theory, Chen Pi is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the middle. A classic pantry herb for teas, soups, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chen Pi shredded dried tangerine peel from Xinhui, Guangdong
• Sourced from 20-year aged peel of old trees in dry storage
• Made from Da Hong Pi mature red peel grade
• Sun-dried processing with sealed storage to preserve aroma
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, soups, and cooking

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-brown shreds with a dry, slightly brittle texture. The aroma is characteristically warm, citrusy, and mellow with aged woody notes. When steeped or simmered, it typically yields a golden-amber infusion with a gently bitter, sweet citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a warming daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and slow-cooked broths
• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Use in congee and braised dishes for citrus aroma
• Pair with Pu-erh or red tea for aged citrus tea

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chen Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, dry dampness, and transform phlegm, and is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Er Chen Tang. Traditionally added to soups, congee, and teas, it is often paired with ginger, Pinellia, or Poria. Aged peel is especially valued in Cantonese kitchens for braises, desserts, and seasonal warming drinks.

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