Sour Plum Drink Herb Pack Suan Mei Tang Old Beijing Style Summer Beverage 100g Bag

Sour Plum Soup Herb Pack, known in Chinese as Suan Mei Tang (酸梅汤), is a pre-portioned blend for the classic Old Beijing summer drink. This 100g pack combines traditional botanicals such as smoked plum with osmanthus for a tart, fragrant infusion. In Chinese food tradition, sour plum drink is enjoyed chilled in hot weather. Simmer the blend, sweeten to taste, and serve cold as a refreshing seasonal beverage.

Key Selling Points

• Pre-portioned 100g pack for brewing classic Old Beijing sour plum drink
• Traditional Chinese summer beverage blend with osmanthus fragrance
• Individually packaged for convenient storage and single-batch brewing
• Cold-infusion friendly; also suitable for simmering into a tart drink
• Contains sugar as noted on the packaging for balanced flavor

Quality & Sensory

The dried botanicals typically show deep plum tones with pale osmanthus petals and a fruity, smoky aroma. When simmered or cold-brewed, the drink typically yields a reddish-brown color with a pleasantly tart, lightly sweet, and floral taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional sour plum drink and serve chilled
• Cold-brew in the refrigerator for a lighter summer beverage
• Prepare in larger batches for family gatherings or picnics
• Offer as a refreshing non-caffeinated seasonal drink

Traditional Uses

In Chinese food tradition, sour plum drink has long been a summertime staple in northern China, especially Beijing. The blend is traditionally simmered with rock sugar, then chilled before serving. Households often prepare it during the hottest months, and it is commonly paired with heavy or fried foods as a tart, cooling refreshment.

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