Old Beijing Suan Mei Tang Sour Plum Drink Tea Bags with Wumei Roselle Hawthorn Osmanthus 180g No-Brew Herbal Tea

Old Beijing Sour Plum Drink, known in Chinese as Suan Mei Tang (酸梅汤), is a classic no-brew herbal tea blend in pyramid tea bags. It combines smoked plum (乌梅, Wumei, Prunus mume fruit) with roselle, hawthorn, dried tangerine peel, licorice, mint, osmanthus flower, and rock sugar. In Chinese food tradition this sweet-tart infusion is a familiar summer beverage, served hot or chilled. Simply steep a bag in hot water for a refreshing everyday drink.

Key Selling Points

• Classic Old Beijing Suan Mei Tang sour plum drink in convenient no-brew pyramid tea bags
• Eight-ingredient blend of smoked plum, roselle, hawthorn, tangerine peel, licorice, mint, osmanthus, and rock sugar
• Sweet and tart flavor that is refreshing hot in cool weather or iced in summer
• 180g packaged supply with 12-month shelf life from a licensed food facility in Anhui
• 99% cleanliness sorting with aluminum foil inner bag to help preserve aroma and freshness

Quality & Sensory

The blend typically shows dark smoked plum pieces, deep red roselle petals, and golden osmanthus among mixed herbs. Brewed, it typically yields a reddish-amber liquor with a fruity-tart aroma of plum and roselle, a sweet-sour lively taste, and a light minty finish without bitterness or astringency.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep one tea bag in hot water for a quick sweet-tart sour plum drink
• Chill the brewed infusion over ice as a refreshing summer beverage
• Serve warm as a traditional-style drink alongside rich or fried meals
• Offer to guests as a nostalgic Old Beijing style household drink

Traditional Uses

In Chinese food tradition, Suan Mei Tang has long been a seasonal summer drink in northern China, traditionally prepared by simmering smoked plum with hawthorn, licorice, osmanthus, and rock sugar. The no-brew tea bag format adapts this classic for modern daily use, and it is commonly enjoyed chilled during hot weather or served warm after hearty meals.

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