Sour Plum Soup Herbal Drink Mix Suan Mei Tang Old Beijing Style 100g Sugar Free Brew Pack

Sour Plum Soup Herbal Drink Mix, known in Chinese as Suan Mei Tang (酸梅汤), is a pre-portioned blend of dark plum, smoked jujube, hawthorn, mulberry, roselle, dried tangerine peel, licorice root, and osmanthus flowers. In traditional Chinese practice, this classic summer beverage is traditionally associated with cooling and refreshing qualities. Simply simmer or hot steep the blend, strain, and enjoy as a fragrant fruit-herb drink.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Old Beijing style sour plum soup ingredient pack with eight traditional botanicals
• Features smoked plum (Wu Mei), hawthorn, dried tangerine peel, and osmanthus flowers
• Sugar free blend lets you sweeten to your own taste
• Convenient 50g x 2 pre-portioned bags for easy home brewing
• Suitable for hot steeping or simmering into a refreshing seasonal drink

Quality & Sensory

The blend typically shows deep plum tones with reddish roselle, golden osmanthus, and pale peel pieces. It carries a fruity, smoky, and floral aroma. When simmered, the drink typically tastes tart and mildly sweet with a smooth, fragrant finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional sour plum soup for summer refreshment
• Hot steep the blend and strain for a quick fruit-herb drink
• Chill the brewed drink for a cooling warm-weather beverage
• Serve at family meals or seasonal gatherings as a caffeine free option

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, sour plum soup has long been a popular summer household drink in northern China, especially in Beijing. Dark plum and hawthorn are traditionally associated with supporting digestion and generating fluids, while dried tangerine peel and licorice are commonly used to harmonize flavor. Families typically simmer the blend with water, strain it, and serve it warm or chilled during hot months.

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