About Chenpi

Time is more valuable that Gold.

"In 2023, a kilogram of dried tangerine peels produced in 1968 auctioned in Hong Kong sold for HKD 75,000 ($9,646)."

Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN 2025

What is Chenpi

The Living Metamorphosis

Chenpi is far more than sun-dried tangerine peel; it is a living botanical that undergoes a decades-long phytochemical metamorphosis.

While the world moves toward instant gratification, Chenpi moves in the opposite direction. It is the skin of the Citrus reticulata Blanco (茶枝柑), harvested at the peak of maturity and preserved through a meticulous cycle of sun-drying and natural oxidation.

As the years pass, the volatile oils within the peel do not simply fade—they transform. The harsh, acidic notes of youth evolve into a deep, camphor-like aroma that is prized for its ability to harmonize the body’s internal energy, or Qi.

Health Benefits of Chenpi

Science and History

"In treating a myriad of ailments,
its power lies entirely in its ability to regulate Qi (energy)
and transform dampness."

"When paired with tonics, it nourishes;
with purgatives, it cleanses.
It rises with the ascending and settles with the descending."

李時珍 Li Shizhen

《本草綱目》

Compendium of Materia Medica

Digestive System

Spleen and Stomach - "Earth" element of the body.

Chenpi is uniquely suited to address "Qi stagnation" in the digestive tract, which manifests as bloating, nausea, and abdominal distension.

Respiratory System

Lungs - "Metal" element of the body.

Traditionally prescribed for coughs with excessive phlegm, Chenpi's warm nature helps to "dry" dampness and clear the airways.

Cardiovascular System

Heart - "Fire" element of the body.

Modulation of lipid profiles and the protection of vascular integrity. Served as a metabolic regulator, offering protection against heart attack and stroke risk.

Nervous System

Liver & nervous system - "Wood" element of the body. "Calming the Shen" (spirit).

Inhibitory effects against the mechanisms of Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease, neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Skin Health

Antioxidant defense, slowing down aging process of the skin.

Enhance peripheral blood flow velocity for tissue regrowth and repairs. Reduction in melanin synthesis provides a brightening effect and contributes to even skin tone.

Research Blog

Digestive System

Spleen and Stomach - "Earth" element of the body.

Chenpi is uniquely suited to address "Qi stagnation" in the digestive tract, which manifests as bloating, nausea, and abdominal distension.

Respiratory System

Lungs - "Metal" element of the body.

Traditionally prescribed for coughs with excessive phlegm, Chenpi's warm nature helps to "dry" dampness and clear the airways.

Cardio-vascular System

Heart - "Fire" element of the body.

Modulation of lipid profiles and the protection of vascular integrity. Served as a metabolic regulator, offering protection against heart attack and stroke risk.

Nervous System

Liver & nervous system - "Wood" element of the body. "Calming the Shen" (spirit).

Inhibitory effects against the mechanisms of Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease, neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Skin Health

Antioxidant defense, slowing down aging process of the skin.

Enhance peripheral blood flow velocity for tissue regrowth and repairs. Reduction in melanin synthesis provides a brightening effect and contributes to even skin tone.

Research Blog

The Magic of Aging

Bio-Alchemy: Metamorphic Enhancement

The definitive quality of Chenpi is not found in the fresh tangerine but in the passage of time. The aging process is a three-phase dynamic: fresh pericarp, initial drying, and prolonged aging (often spanning decades). This process is not a passive storage but a biochemical transformation driven by microbial interactions and oxidative synthesis.

Research Blog

The Born of

Celebrate Exclusivity

In Cantonese culture, the word for "mandarin" is homophonous with the word for "gold" (kam), leading to the moniker "soft gold." Historically, Chenpi was used in culinary preparations for emperors and empresses in the Forbidden City, serving as a tribute-grade botanical.

But time is different now. Popular Chenpi is here, celebrating this ancient wisdom with the world, the more people the better.

Our Customers

Our customers value the natural energies of life. Afterall, it is indeed a miracle that the energy of the sun paired with time and caring could become such good nutrients for our body.

We all understand that good things take time. A piece of Chenpi embodies patience, awareness, mindfulness and more importantly, Authenticity.

What we offer our customers

We are those people who always take that one more step. We want to give more values to our customers. We want you to enjoy Chenpi.

Storing Chenpi is not easy, we know that. That is why we strive to create the hassle-free packagings, they store your Chenpi in good conditions, giving you a peace of mind to fully enjoy.

We also take one step further. We created the Chenpi Tea Series, pairing Chenpi with traditional Chinese ingredients, maximising its warm, Qi-regulating nature to achieve physiological balance.