Old Beijing Suan Mei Tang Herbal Drink Mix 100g Traditional Sour Plum Soup Ingredient Pack

Old Beijing Suan Mei Tang (酸梅汤) ingredient pack, a classic Chinese sour plum soup blend built around smoked plum (Wu Mei, 乌梅, Prunus mume) with licorice root (Gan Cao, 甘草, Glycyrrhiza uralensis). In TCM theory Wu Mei is sour and neutral and traditionally associated with generating fluids and easing summer thirst. This 100g pack is simmered with water and sweetener to make a refreshing traditional seasonal drink.

Key Selling Points

• Classic Old Beijing sour plum soup ingredient pack for home brewing
• Features Wu Mei smoked plum with licorice root in the traditional style
• 100g pack conveniently sized for several servings of Suan Mei Tang
• Hot-brewed preparation method suited to simmering at home
• A refreshing traditional summer drink in Chinese herbal custom

Quality & Sensory

The dried ingredients typically show dark wrinkled plums with woody, fibrous pieces and a sweetly aromatic, slightly smoky scent. When simmered, the brew typically turns deep reddish-brown with a balanced sour, sweet, and gently smoky taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer with water to prepare traditional Suan Mei Tang sour plum drink
• Serve chilled as a refreshing summer beverage
• Enjoy warm during seasonal transitions
• Use for family gatherings or festive meals as a traditional drink

Traditional Uses

In Chinese tradition, Suan Mei Tang has long been a popular summer drink in northern China, especially old Beijing, where the blend is simmered with rock sugar and sometimes osmanthus. Wu Mei is traditionally valued in TCM for generating fluids and quenching thirst, and the sour-sweet drink is customarily served chilled during hot weather or alongside rich foods.

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