Osmanthus Sour Plum Drink Crystals Suan Mei Tang Instant Granules 300g Bag No-Cook Cold Beverage Mix

Osmanthus Sour Plum Drink Crystals, known in Chinese as Gui Hua Suan Mei Jing (桂花酸梅晶), is an instant granulated drink base for making classic Suan Mei Tang (酸梅汤). It blends dark plum, hawthorn, licorice, and edible osmanthus with sweeteners and citric acid for a tangy-sweet flavor. In Chinese food tradition, sour plum drink is a cooling summer beverage. Simply dissolve in water, hot or cold, no cooking required.

Key Selling Points

• Instant sour plum crystal mix for quick homemade Suan Mei Tang
• Contains dark plum, hawthorn, licorice, and edible osmanthus
• No-cook preparation dissolves easily in hot or cold water
• Sugar-sweetened formula with a balanced tangy-sweet taste
• 300g commercial-size bag suited for cafés, restaurants, and home use

Quality & Sensory

The crystals are typically deep reddish-brown with a fine, free-flowing granular texture and a sweet-tart plum aroma with light floral osmanthus notes. When dissolved, the drink typically tastes tangy, sweet, and refreshing with a smooth finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Dissolve in cold water for a refreshing iced summer drink
• Stir into hot water for a warm tangy plum beverage
• Mix in batches for cafés, restaurants, and food stalls
• Serve chilled at home as a traditional seasonal refreshment

Traditional Uses

Sour plum drink, Suan Mei Tang, has long been prepared in China as a cooling summer beverage traditionally made by simmering dark plum, hawthorn, and licorice. In traditional practice it is associated with quenching thirst and refreshing the body during hot weather. This instant crystal form offers a convenient modern way to enjoy the classic flavor without lengthy simmering.

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