Sour Plum Soup Herbal Blend Suan Mei Tang Old Beijing Style DIY Brew Pack with Dark Plum Osmanthus Hawthorn

Sour Plum Soup Herbal Blend, known in Chinese as Suan Mei Tang (酸梅汤), is a traditional Beijing-style summer drink mix. This upgraded pack combines dark plum (乌梅, wumei, Prunus mume), hawthorn (山楂, shanzha, Crataegus pinnatifida), dried tangerine peel, roselle, mulberry, licorice, mint, and osmanthus. In TCM tradition, sour plum soup is valued for its cooling, sour-sweet character and is commonly simmered with rock sugar as a seasonal household beverage. This pack contains no added sugar, allowing you to sweeten to taste.

Key Selling Points

• Complete DIY pack for brewing authentic Old Beijing style sour plum soup at home
• Features dark plum (乌梅, wumei, Prunus mume) as the traditional core ingredient
• Includes hawthorn, tangerine peel, roselle, mulberry, licorice, mint, and osmanthus
• Unsweetened formula lets you adjust sweetness with rock sugar or honey
• Traditional hot-brew preparation suited to summer seasonal use

Quality & Sensory

The blend typically shows deep plum tones with reddish roselle, golden osmanthus, and mixed dried botanicals. When simmered, it typically yields a dark ruby-brown infusion with a fruity smoky aroma and a balanced sour-sweet taste that can be served chilled or warm.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer with water and rock sugar for a traditional sour plum soup
• Brew hot and chill for a refreshing summer household drink
• Prepare in larger batches for family gatherings or seasonal meals
• Serve warm as a traditional accompaniment to rich or fried foods

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, sour plum soup has long been a classic Beijing summer beverage. Dark plum is traditionally associated with generating fluids and easing summer thirst, while hawthorn and tangerine peel are traditionally linked with supporting digestion after rich meals. The blend is typically simmered for 30-40 minutes with rock sugar and enjoyed chilled or at room temperature during hot weather.

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