Dried Smoked Wumei Dark Plum 500g Suan Mei Tang Ingredient Mume Fructus Herbal Tea Material

Dried Smoked Dark Plum, known in TCM as Wu Mei (乌梅), from Prunus mume. These small smoked and sun-dried whole fruits are a classic Chinese herbal material, traditionally associated with astringent and fluid-nourishing properties. In TCM theory Wu Mei is sour in flavor and neutral in nature. Commonly simmered into Suan Mei Tang sour plum drink or used in herbal formulas. Store refrigerated and use as a culinary or traditional herbal ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Whole smoked and sun-dried Wumei fruits in small-grain grade
• Botanical source Prunus mume, a classic TCM materia medica item
• Traditional key ingredient for homemade Suan Mei Tang sour plum drink
• 500g bulk pack suited to tea brewing, decoction, and culinary use
• Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized growing region for dark plum

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep brownish-black wrinkled fruits with a firm, leathery texture and a distinct smoky, sour aroma. When simmered, they typically release a tart, slightly smoky flavor that forms the signature base of sour plum beverages.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional Suan Mei Tang sour plum drink
• Brew as a tart standalone herbal fruit tea
• Add to herbal decoctions in traditional practice
• Use in culinary recipes such as plum sauces and braised dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Wu Mei is traditionally associated with astringing the lungs, generating fluids, and calming intestinal activity, and it is a staple of summer sour plum beverages. Traditionally it is simmered with hawthorn, licorice, dried tangerine peel, and rock sugar to make Suan Mei Tang, or paired in decoction formulas. It is also used in seasonal cooking and congee preparations.

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