Dried Smoked Wumei Dark Plum 100g Traditional Suan Mei Tang Ingredient Herbal Tea

Dried Wumei, known in TCM as Wu Mei (乌梅), is the smoked fruit of Prunus mume, commonly called dark plum or Chinese plum. These extra-large whole fruits are traditionally smoke-dried, giving a deep wrinkled appearance and a distinctly sour, smoky character. In TCM theory, Wu Mei is sour in flavor and associated with the Lung, Spleen, and Large Intestine channels. It is a classic base for Suan Mei Tang and is also simmered alone or with other herbs. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Extra-large grade dried Wu Mei selected from the new harvest
• Botanical source is Prunus mume, the traditional Chinese dark plum fruit
• Prepared by the traditional smoke-drying method prized for Suan Mei Tang
• Whole fruit form suitable for tea simmering, decoction, and culinary use
• A classic TCM herb traditionally associated with the Lung, Spleen, and Large Intestine channels

Quality & Sensory

The fruits are typically deep brownish-black with a heavily wrinkled, leathery texture from traditional smoking. The aroma is characteristically smoky and tangy, and when simmered the liquid typically turns a rich amber with a pronounced sour, lightly smoky taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional Suan Mei Tang sour plum drink for summer refreshment
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared in the TCM tradition
• Steep a few fruits in hot water for a tart smoked plum tea
• Use in culinary recipes such as braised dishes and plum sauces

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Wu Mei is traditionally valued for its sour, astringent nature and is a staple ingredient in Suan Mei Tang, the classic sour plum beverage enjoyed in summer. It is also traditionally simmered with hawthorn, dried tangerine peel, and licorice to make tart herbal drinks, and appears in folk recipes for congee and slow-cooked dishes where its tangy depth is appreciated.

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