Sour Plum Drink Herbal Tea Bags Suan Mei Tang Summer Cooling Blend 150g Sugar Free Cold Brew

Sour Plum Drink Herbal Tea Bags, known in TCM as Suan Mei Tang (酸梅汤), is a traditional summer blend of hawthorn (Crataegus pinnatifida), smoked plum (Prunus mume), stevia leaf, dried tangerine peel (Citrus reticulata), mint, and roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa). In TCM theory these ingredients are traditionally associated with generating fluids and easing summer heat. Each 150g pack contains individually wrapped tea bags for convenient cold or hot brewing.

Key Selling Points

• Classic Suan Mei Tang sour plum drink blend in convenient tea bag form
• Contains six botanicals including smoked plum, hawthorn, and dried tangerine peel
• Sugar free formula sweetened naturally with stevia leaf
• Individually wrapped tea bags keep each serving fresh
• Suitable for cold brew or hot steep as a refreshing summer beverage

Quality & Sensory

The blend typically shows deep reddish purple tones from roselle and smoked plum with visible hawthorn and peel pieces. Aroma is fruity and slightly smoky with minty freshness. Brewed tea is typically ruby red with a tangy, gently sweet, refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Cold brew a tea bag in chilled water for a summer cooling drink
• Hot steep as a traditional sour plum beverage
• Serve chilled at home, office, or gatherings during warm weather
• Brew lightly and dilute with ice water for a milder taste

Traditional Uses

Suan Mei Tang is a classic Chinese summer beverage traditionally prepared by simmering smoked plum with hawthorn, tangerine peel, and licorice or sweet herbs. In TCM theory, smoked plum is traditionally associated with generating fluids and quenching thirst, while hawthorn and tangerine peel are traditionally linked to aiding digestion of rich foods. Roselle and mint are common modern additions for color and cooling freshness.

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