Wu Mei Dried Plum (Prunus mume) — Unsulfured Smoked-Free Food Herb for Sour Plum Drink & Tea
$4.44 – $10.93Price range: $4.44 through $10.93
Description
Wu Mei Dried Plum (Prunus mume) is the dried, unsulfured fruit of the traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Wū Méi (乌梅). Also called Dark Plum or Mume Fruit, Wu Mei has been prized for centuries as a sour, astringent, and yin-nourishing herb used to generate fluids, calm the spirit, and support digestive comfort. Its nature is sour, astringent, and neutral, making it a gentle yet effective herb for harmonizing the Stomach and soothing internal dryness.



Key Selling Points
- Traditional sour, astringent food herb
- Unsulfured, smoke-free new-crop quality
- Prunus mume dried fruit
- Suitable for sour plum drink, tea, and soup
- Sichuan origin, 500g bulk bag



Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep purplish-black color, wrinkled texture, and concentrated fruity aroma. When steeped or simmered, the fruit releases a bold, tart, and slightly smoky flavor with a lingering sweetness, creating a refreshing and mouth-watering infusion.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Fruit |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Wu Mei |
| Botanical Name | Prunus mume |
| Form | Dried Whole Fruit |
| Origin | Sichuan, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |



Usage Scenarios
- Sour plum drink (suan mei tang)
- Herbal tea blends
- Soup and stew ingredient
- Traditional congee
- Daily thirst-quenching beverage



Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Wu Mei is decocted into sour plum drinks, teas, and soups to generate fluids, support digestion, and calm the spirit. It is a key ingredient in the classic summer beverage suan mei tang, where it pairs with hawthorn, licorice, and rock sugar. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and goji berry for a tart, refreshing infusion.

FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Wu Mei?
A: Wu Mei is the common Chinese name for the dried fruit of Prunus mume, also called Dark Plum or Mume Fruit. It is a traditional food herb used in beverages and soups.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Wu Mei?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Wu Mei is associated with generating fluids, astringing, and supporting digestive comfort. It is often used in teas and soups for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Wu Mei?
A: Rinse the fruit and simmer it with water and other ingredients to make sour plum drink, or brew it in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Small plum 500g, Mixed goods 500g, Select goods 500g, Small black plums 500g raw black plums, Standardized goods raw black plum 500g, Select goods 500g raw black plums, Black plum meat 500g, Small plum 100g, Mixed goods 100g, Select goods 100g |
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