Wu Mei Dried Plums (Prunus mume) — Smoked Unsweetened Food Herb for Sour Plum Drink & Tea

Wu Mei Dried Plums (Prunus mume) are the smoke-dried, unsweetened fruit of the traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Wū Méi (乌梅). For centuries, Wu Mei has been prized as an astringent, fluid-generating herb used to support the Lungs, harmonize the Stomach, and calm the spirit. Its nature is sour, astringent, and neutral, making it a gentle yet effective herb for moistening dryness, easing thirst, and supporting digestive comfort.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional astringent food herb
• Smoke-dried, unsweetened whole plums
• Prunus mume fruit
• Ideal for sour plum drink and herbal tea
• Clean, new-crop quality from Zhejiang

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully smoke-dried to preserve its dark brown to black color, wrinkled texture, and deep smoky aroma. When simmered, the plums soften and release a bold, tart, and slightly smoky flavor with a lingering sourness, adding depth to beverages and broths without any added sugar.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Sour plum drink (suan mei tang)
• Herbal tea blends
• Soup and broth ingredient
• Seasonal summer refreshment
• Traditional food therapy recipes

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Wu Mei is decocted into sour plum drinks, teas, and soups to support fluid balance and digestive comfort. It is a common ingredient in summer beverages, where it pairs with hawthorn, tangerine peel, and licorice. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and rock sugar for a refreshing, tart infusion.

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