Osmanthus Sour Plum Drink Mix Suan Mei Tang Granules 300g Traditional Beijing Style Summer Beverage

Osmanthus Sour Plum Drink Mix, known in Chinese as Gui Hua Suan Mei Jing (桂花酸梅晶), is a granulated instant beverage base for making classic Beijing-style suan mei tang. It typically combines smoked plum, hawthorn, licorice, osmanthus, and rock sugar in a sweet-tart blend rooted in traditional Chinese summer drink culture. Simply dissolve in hot or cold water to enjoy a refreshing seasonal drink.

Key Selling Points

• Instant granulated drink mix for traditional Beijing-style sour plum soup
• Features osmanthus fragrance with a classic sweet-tart plum flavor
• Convenient 300g bag suitable for home or food service use
• Dissolves quickly in hot or cold water for a ready-to-serve beverage
• A popular summer drink base used in restaurants and hotpot establishments

Quality & Sensory

The granules are typically light brown to amber with a fine, free-flowing texture and a sweet plum aroma with floral osmanthus notes. When dissolved, the drink typically tastes sweet and tangy with a smooth, refreshing finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Dissolve in hot or cold water for a traditional summer beverage
• Serve chilled over ice as a refreshing warm-weather drink
• Pair with hotpot or spicy meals as a cooling beverage
• Prepare in larger batches for restaurants, cafes, or family gatherings

Traditional Uses

Sour plum drink, or suan mei tang, has long been enjoyed in northern China as a cooling summer beverage. In traditional practice, smoked plum (wu mei) is valued for its sweet-sour character and is often simmered with hawthorn, licorice, osmanthus, and rock sugar. This instant granule form offers a convenient way to prepare the same classic drink without lengthy simmering.

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