Old Beijing Suan Mei Tang Sour Plum Drink Tea Bags 15 Count Cold Brew Summer Herbal Tea
$6.03
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Description
Old Beijing Sour Plum Drink, known in Chinese as Suan Mei Tang (酸梅汤), is a classic summer herbal beverage blend packed in convenient no-brew triangular tea bags. This pre-portioned fruit and botanical mix follows the traditional Beijing-style recipe, combining smoked plum with complementary fruits and herbs for a tangy, refreshing cold-steeped drink. In Chinese food tradition, sour plum drink is a seasonal favorite for hot weather. Simply steep in cold or room-temperature water, chill, and enjoy as a naturally flavored summer refreshment.




Key Selling Points
- Classic Old Beijing Suan Mei Tang recipe in ready-to-steep triangular tea bags
- No-cook cold brew format makes summer refreshment in minutes
- Contains sugar for a balanced sweet-and-sour traditional flavor
- 15 individually portioned bags, 10 g each, in a clear resealable-style pouch
- Produced in Bozhou, Anhui, a well-known center of Chinese herbal trade




Quality & Sensory
The blend typically shows deep plum and dried fruit tones with a sweet-tangy aroma. When cold steeped, the liquor takes on a rich reddish-brown color with a smooth, fruity sweet-sour taste that becomes more rounded when chilled.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Sour plum drink herbal tea blend |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 酸梅汤 |
| Pinyin | Suan Mei Tang |
| Form | Triangular tea bags, no-brew cold steep |
| Net Weight | 150 g total, 10 g x 15 bags |
| Origin | Bozhou, Anhui, China |




Usage Scenarios
- Cold steep one bag in chilled water for a refreshing summer drink
- Steep and refrigerate for a homemade iced sour plum beverage
- Serve at family meals or gatherings as a traditional seasonal refreshment
- Pack for picnics, office desks, or travel with easy single-serve bags




Traditional Uses
Suan Mei Tang has long been a beloved street and household drink in Beijing, traditionally simmered from smoked plum, dried fruits, and herbs during the hottest months. In Chinese custom it is associated with cooling refreshment in summer and is often served chilled alongside rich or fried foods. Modern no-brew tea bag versions keep the familiar flavor while allowing quick cold-water steeping without stovetop decoction.



FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is an Old Beijing-style sour plum drink (Suan Mei Tang) herbal tea blend packed into 15 triangular tea bags, each 10 g, made for easy cold-water steeping.
Q: Does it need to be boiled?
A: No. This is a no-brew cold steep format, so you can simply soak a bag in cold or room-temperature water, though brief hot steeping is also possible if preferred.
Q: How should I store it?
A: Keep the pouch sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and use within 12 months of the production date.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.22 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 14 × 4 cm |
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