Sour Plum Drink Tea Bags Suan Mei Tang Cold Brew Herbal Fruit Tea Blend 160g Box

Sour Plum Drink Tea Bags, known in Chinese as Suan Mei Tang (酸梅汤), is a ready-to-steep triangular tea bag blend inspired by the classic Chinese summer beverage. It combines smoked plum (Wu Mei, 乌梅), hawthorn (Shan Zha, 山楂), roselle (Mei Gui Qie, 玫瑰茄), dried tangerine peel (Ju Pi, 橘皮), licorice (Gan Cao, 甘草), mulberry (Sang Shen, 桑葚), osmanthus (Gui Hua, 桂花), mint (Bo He, 薄荷), and rock sugar. In TCM tradition, sour and sweet herbs like these are traditionally associated with generating fluids and refreshing the body in warm weather. Simply steep hot or cold, no boiling required.

Key Selling Points

• Classic Suan Mei Tang sour plum drink blend in convenient triangular tea bags
• Nine-ingredient formula with smoked plum, hawthorn, roselle, tangerine peel, licorice, mulberry, osmanthus, mint, and rock sugar
• No-boil design suitable for both hot steeping and cold brew
• Contains rock sugar for a balanced sweet-and-sour taste
• 160g boxed pack suited for home use throughout the year

Quality & Sensory

The blend typically shows deep plum and roselle tones with visible dried fruit, peel, and flower pieces. Aroma is fruity and slightly smoky with floral mint notes. Steeped, it typically yields a ruby-red infusion with a bright sweet-sour taste and a cool minty finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Cold brew in the refrigerator for a refreshing summer drink
• Hot steep as a warming fruit herbal tea
• Serve chilled over ice for family gatherings
• Pair with meals as a traditional sweet-sour beverage

Traditional Uses

Suan Mei Tang is a beloved traditional Chinese beverage, especially popular in summer. In TCM practice, smoked plum is traditionally associated with generating fluids and quenching thirst, while hawthorn and tangerine peel are traditionally linked to supporting digestion. Roselle, mulberry, and osmanthus are common floral and fruit additions valued for flavor and color. Traditionally the blend is simmered with rock sugar and served chilled, and this tea bag format allows convenient steeping without boiling.

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