Posted by Anna Li
Quick answer: Aged mandarin peel, called chenpi in Chinese, is dried tangerine peel that is aged over time until it turns mellow and aromatic. In Inner Code, it's in three blends: Flow, Renew and Ground.
At a glance
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Also known as |
Found in |
Cycle phase |
Flavor |
Caffeine |
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chenpi; aged tangerine peel |
Flow, Renew, Ground |
Menstrual, follicular, luteal |
Bittersweet citrus |
None |
Traditional use
Chenpi has been used in Chinese tradition for thousands of years, and its use was first recorded in the ancient text Shennong Ben Cao Jing. In traditional Chinese medicine, it's classed as a qi-regulating herb, often used to support digestion and ease a heavy, bloated feeling.
What the research says
A 2024 review describes chenpi as tangerine peel aged for over three years, rich in flavonoids and other plant compounds, and widely used in teas, porridges and traditional formulas [1]. Much of the research so far is early, so we describe chenpi by its traditional use.
Flavor and how to brew
Bittersweet and citrusy, with a mellow, almost woody depth. A small piece steeped in hot water makes a fragrant cup on its own.
Where you'll find it
Aged mandarin peel is in Flow (menstrual), Renew (follicular) and Ground (luteal). Shop the Cycle Syncing Tea Ritual Kit. Related reading: Period tea 101: how herbal tea supports your cycle through a TCM lens
Frequently asked questions
What does aged mandarin peel tea taste like?
Bittersweet and citrusy, with a mellow, almost woody depth.
Is aged mandarin peel tea caffeine-free?
Yes. Aged mandarin peel tea is made from a dried peel and contains no caffeine. Every Inner Code blend is caffeine-free.
Which Inner Code tea has aged mandarin peel?
Aged mandarin peel is in Flow (menstrual), Renew (follicular) and Ground (luteal).
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a condition, check with your healthcare provider before adding herbal teas.
Source: [1] Shi M, Guo Q, Xiao Z, Xiao Y, Feng K. Recent advances in the health benefits and application of tangerine peel (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium): a review. Foods, 2024. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11241192
