Sour Plum Drink Herbal Tea Bags Suan Mei Tang Cold Brew Fruit Tea Blend 160g No-Cook Summer Drink Mix

Sour Plum Drink Herbal Tea Blend, known in Chinese as Suan Mei Tang (酸梅汤), is a pre-portioned no-cook herbal fruit tea made from dried dark plum, hawthorn, roselle, dried tangerine peel, licorice root, mulberry fruit, osmanthus flower, mint, and rock sugar. In traditional Chinese practice, this classic summer blend is traditionally associated with cooling refreshment and supporting fluid balance. Steeped hot or cold, it offers a tangy, fruity, gently sweet infusion for seasonal enjoyment.

Key Selling Points

• Complete no-cook Suan Mei Tang (酸梅汤) ingredient pack with nine traditional ingredients including dark plum, hawthorn, and roselle
• Convenient triangular tea bags with individual transparent wrapping for clean, mess-free brewing
• Classic Chinese summer fruit and flower tea blend traditionally enjoyed chilled for refreshment
• Dried and processed botanicals with rock sugar included, ready to steep without simmering
• Versatile infusion suitable for cold brew, hot steeping, or diluted as a party pitcher drink

Quality & Sensory

The dried botanicals typically show deep plum tones with roselle red, osmanthus gold, and mint green accents, carrying a fruity, floral, and lightly minty aroma. Brewed, the infusion typically yields a ruby-red to deep amber color with a tangy, sweet-sour taste, soft fruit body, and a cool minty finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Cold brew in the refrigerator for a chilled summer fruit tea
• Hot steep in a teapot or mug for a warm tangy infusion
• Brew a large pitcher for family gatherings and parties
• Serve over ice as a refreshing after-meal drink
• Pack for travel or office use thanks to individual wrapping

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, sour plum drink has long been a seasonal summer beverage, traditionally associated with quenching thirst and supporting fluid balance during hot weather. Dark plum and hawthorn are traditionally paired to encourage digestion, while licorice and rock sugar round out the sourness. It is commonly prepared by simmering or steeping the blend and serving it chilled, often alongside rich or fried foods.

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