Sour Plum Drink Suan Mei Tang Instant Herbal Tea 45g Summer Brew Hot or Cold Steep

Sour Plum Drink, known in Chinese as Suan Mei Tang (酸梅汤), is a classic summer herbal beverage blend prepared with freeze-dried ingredients and sugar. Traditionally associated in Chinese food culture with cooling refreshment during hot weather, this pre-portioned 45g pack steeps quickly in hot or cold water. Each individually wrapped pack offers a convenient way to enjoy this time-honored drink at home, in the office, or on the go.

Key Selling Points

• Classic Chinese Suan Mei Tang sour plum drink blend in convenient individual packs
• Freeze-dried processing helps preserve aroma and flavor for quick steeping
• Suitable for both hot brewing and cold steeping in summer
• Pre-portioned 45g pack with 18-month shelf life for easy storage
• Prepackaged format ideal for daily refreshment, gifting, or travel

Quality & Sensory

The blend typically shows mixed dried botanical pieces with a deep reddish-brown hue and a sweet-tart fruity aroma. When steeped, it typically yields a dark ruby infusion with a balanced sweet and sour taste, refreshing whether served hot or chilled over ice.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water for a warming sweet-tart drink
• Cold steep or chill over ice for summer refreshment
• Brew a single pack for office or travel convenience
• Serve at gatherings as a traditional seasonal beverage

Traditional Uses

Suan Mei Tang has long been enjoyed in China as a seasonal summer drink, traditionally prepared by simmering smoked plums with other botanicals and sweetening the infusion. In traditional practice it is associated with quenching thirst and refreshing the body during hot weather. Modern instant versions like this freeze-dried pack simplify preparation, requiring only a quick steep in hot or cold water instead of lengthy simmering.

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