About This Tea

Blending Shu Pu’er tea with aged tangerine peel (Chen Pi) creates a unique sensory experience through the fusion of tradition and taste. Aged tangerine peels are used in many food cultures, herbalist traditions and beverages. The deep and mellow characteristics of Shu Pu’er tea provide a robust and smooth base that complements the citrusy, woodsy, earthy and herbaceous medicinal taste of aged tangerine peels. Blending Shu Pu’er tea with aged tangerine peel creates a unique sensory experience through taste, aroma, and balance. The tradition of using aged tangerine peels in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chinese cuisine, and folk medicine adds cultural significance to this blend that honors the history and tradition of blending teas and botanicals.

The combination of sweet and bitter flavors creates a complex taste profile that evolves as you sip in a harmonious interplay of flavors that excites the palate. As the tea is consumed, the flavors unfold in layers over the course of several infusions. The initial woodsy and medicinal earthy notes of the Pu’er are followed by the refreshing bitter-sweet citrus notes of the aged tangerine peels, creating a satisfying and evolving taste experience. Both Shu Pu’er and Aged Tangerine Peels are known for their digestive benefits. The combination is sought after to soothe the stomach and promote digestion, making it a comforting choice after meals.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chen Pi is valued for its therapeutic properties. It is believed to regulate Qi (energy) flow, aid digestion, and alleviate nausea. Chen Pi is often used to treat digestive disorders, such as bloating and loss of appetite, and is thought to help clear phlegm and improve respiratory health. Beyond its use in TCM, aged tangerine peel has been employed in folk medicine, herbalism and beverages across different cultures for centuries. It is commonly brewed as tea or incorporated into herbal remedies to support digestion and respiratory health. The peel is often dried and aged to enhance its flavor and potency, with the belief that older peels offer greater benefits. Aged tangerine peels are used to harmonize and brighten herbal tea blends and as a bitter and aromatic ingredient in beer brewing, alcoholic spirit distillation as well as herbal liquors and drink recipes.