Dried Smoked Dark Plum Wu Mei 500g Suan Mei Tang Ingredient for Herbal Drink and Culinary Use

Dried Dark Plum, known in TCM as Wu Mei (乌梅), from Prunus mume, is the smoked and dried fruit of the plum tree. Traditionally associated with a sour and neutral nature in TCM theory, it is a classic ingredient for Suan Mei Tang and is often paired with Chen Pi, Shan Zha, Gan Cao, and Gui Hua. This 500g bag of whole dried plums is a food-grade botanical for home decoction and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole smoked dried dark plum fruit prepared in the traditional Wu Mei style
• Botanical source is Prunus mume, a time-honored TCM sour fruit
• Classic base ingredient for homemade Suan Mei Tang sour plum drink
• Commonly paired with tangerine peel, hawthorn, licorice, and osmanthus
• Convenient 500g resealable-style bag suitable for seasonal beverage making

Quality & Sensory

These dried plums typically show a deep blackish-brown color with a wrinkled, slightly sticky surface and a characteristic smoky, tangy aroma. When simmered, they typically yield a rich, sour, mildly smoky infusion that pairs well with sweeteners and other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional Suan Mei Tang sour plum drink
• Add to herbal decoctions with hawthorn and licorice
• Use in culinary recipes such as sauces, stews, or plum syrup
• Brew a light seasonal fruit tea with osmanthus

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Wu Mei has long been valued as a sour, astringent fruit and is a staple of summer household practice, most famously simmered with hawthorn, licorice, tangerine peel, and osmanthus to make Suan Mei Tang. It is also traditionally added to slow-cooked dishes and folk herbal preparations where its tart flavor is appreciated.

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