Xinhui Aged Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), 5-Year · 50g

Xinhui Five-Year Aged Tangerine Peel (Chenpi)

Chenpi is aged dried peel of the Xinhui mandarin, one of Guangdong's "three treasures," and Meijiang village produces some of the most prized fruit. With five years of aging the peel's oil glands concentrate and the fragrance deepens from sharp citrus into a warm, sweet, almost woody aroma. It is wonderfully versatile: steeped on its own, paired with pu-erh, or added to soups and braises in southern Chinese cooking.

Why you'll love it

• Genuine five-year Xinhui peel with full, dense oil glands
• Warm sweet-citrus aroma, far deeper than fresh or quick-dried peel
• Brews alone, lifts a pot of pu-erh, or seasons soups and stews
• A traditional comfort in damp, humid weather

How to use

For tea, rinse a small piece, then steep in hot water or simmer with pu-erh. For cooking, add a strip to broths, congee or braised dishes and remove before serving. A little goes a long way.

Product details

• Net weight: 50g
• Type: aged mandarin peel (chenpi), 5 years
• Origin: Meijiang, Xinhui, Guangdong
• Keep dry and sealed; it improves with age

A kitchen-and-tea-cabinet essential for anyone who loves real citrus depth.