Tangerine Pu’er – A Cup of Earth and Citrus Sky

Tangerine Pu'er is one of the most distinctive and beloved creations in Chinese tea culture — aged pu-erh tea packed inside a hollowed-out dried tangerine, where the two flavors slowly meld together over time into something greater than either alone. It is earthy and citrusy, warming and bright, ancient and playful all at once.

What Is Tangerine Pu'er?

Tangerine Pu'er (also called Xinhui Chen Pi Pu'er, 新会陈皮普洱) combines two of Guangdong Province's most celebrated products: Xinhui tangerine peel (chen pi, 陈皮) and Yunnan pu-erh tea. The tangerine is carefully hollowed out, filled with ripe pu-erh, and then dried and aged — allowing the citrus oils from the peel to slowly infuse the tea over months or years.

The result is a tea that is both grounding and uplifting — the deep, earthy richness of pu-erh softened and brightened by the sweet, aromatic citrus of the tangerine peel.

Flavor Profile

Brewing Tangerine Pu'er fills the room with an irresistible aroma — warm earth and sweet citrus mingling together. The flavor is:

• Rich, earthy pu-erh depth — smooth and velvety
• Sweet tangerine brightness — citrus oils from the peel
• Warming spice notes — from the aged peel
• A long, sweet, citrusy finish

It is a tea of remarkable harmony — two strong flavors that somehow make each other better.

Health Benefits

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, both pu-erh and tangerine peel (chen pi) are valued for their digestive benefits. Chen pi is used to aid digestion, reduce bloating, and support respiratory health. Combined with pu-erh's own digestive properties, Tangerine Pu'er is considered one of the most beneficial teas for after-meal drinking.

When to Drink It

Tangerine Pu'er is the perfect after-dinner tea — warming, digestive, and deeply satisfying. It also makes a wonderful cold-weather companion and an impressive gift for anyone who appreciates unique, artisanal teas.