Dried Dark Plum Wu Mei 500g Sugar Free Smoked Plum for Suan Mei Tang Decoction

Dried Dark Plum, known in TCM as Wu Mei (乌梅), from Prunus mume, made from unripe plum fruits that are traditionally smoked or sun-dried whole. In TCM theory it is sour and neutral in nature and traditionally associated with the Lung, Spleen, and Large Intestine channels. This sugar-free, original-flavor ingredient is commonly simmered into classic Suan Mei Tang sour plum drink and other herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Wu Mei dark plum fruit from Prunus mume
• Sugar-free original flavor with no added sweeteners
• Traditional raw herb suitable for food and herbal use
• Sun-dried and air-dried processing without smoking
• Classic ingredient for homemade Suan Mei Tang sour plum drink

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep brownish-black wrinkled whole fruits with a firm, leathery texture and a tangy smoky aroma. When simmered, they typically release a pleasantly sour, slightly smoky taste that pairs well with rock sugar, licorice, and dried tangerine peel.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional Suan Mei Tang sour plum drink
• Add to herbal decoctions and cooling summer teas
• Use in stewed drinks with hawthorn and licorice
• Incorporate into culinary sauces and marinades

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Wu Mei is traditionally valued for its sour, astringent character and is a staple of summer sour plum drinks. It is commonly simmered with hawthorn, licorice, dried tangerine peel, and rock sugar, then chilled for a refreshing seasonal beverage. It is also traditionally included in herbal decoction formulas and used in folk cooking to add tart depth to braises and sauces.

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