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2022 Mei Jiang "Red Essence" Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel)- 3 Years of Transformation

2022 Mei Jiang "Red Essence" Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel)- 3 Years of Transformation

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🌿 Origin of Excellence
• Harvested from century-old trees in Mei Jiang core area, the Champagne region of tangerine peel
• Hand-picked at peak ripeness using ancestral harvesting standards
• Sun-cured following the traditional "three-sun, three-rest" method

⏳ The Aging Potential

  • Present Day: Bright citrus notes with hints of mint and floral undertones

  • 5-Year Vision: Developing honeyed sweetness and deeper complexity

  • 10-Year Dream: Transforming into medicinal aroma with layered richness

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How to brew it

🍵 Master Brewing Techniques

Traditional Simmering

1 whole peel + 800ml filtered water

Gentle simmer for 25-35 minutes

Yields concentrated base for cocktails, sauces, and tea blends

Ceramic Pot Steeping

1/2 peel + 500ml 95°C water in pre-warmed pot

Steep covered for 40+ minutes

Unlocks deeper essential oils and complex flavors

Tea Fusion Methods

With Pu-erh: 1/4 peel + 5g tea → 100°C water, 2-minute rinse then 3-minute brew

With Oolong: 1/3 peel + 4g tea → 90°C water, steep 4 minutes

With Black Tea: 1/4 peel + 3g tea → 96°C water, steep 3-4 minutes

🌟 Creative Applications
• Mixology: 15ml peel concentrate + gin + honey syrup
• Gourmet: Grind over roasted meats or infuse into chocolate desserts
• Wellness: Morning tonic with ginger and local honey