Dried Smoked Plum Wu Mei 150g Pitted Dried Chinese Plum for Herbal Tea and Culinary Use

Dried Smoked Plum, known in TCM as Wu Mei (乌梅), from Prunus mume, the fully ripened fruit of the plum tree that has been smoked and dried, then pitted for convenient use. In TCM theory it is considered sour and neutral in nature and traditionally associated with the lung, spleen, and large intestine channels. This 150g pack is a food-grade dried botanical suitable for herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Wu Mei dried smoked plum from Prunus mume fruit
• Pitted and dried for easy brewing, decocting, and cooking
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its sour flavor and astringent character
• Sealed 150g pack with a 12-month shelf life
• Versatile for sour plum drinks, soups, and seasonal herbal recipes

Quality & Sensory

These pitted dried plums typically appear dark brown to blackish with a wrinkled, leathery texture and a smoky, fruity aroma. When simmered, they typically yield a deep amber liquid with a distinctly sour, slightly smoky taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional sour plum drink with other herbs
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared at home
• Use in congee or dessert soups for a tart flavor
• Incorporate into culinary sauces and braised dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Wu Mei is traditionally used in decoctions and is a core ingredient of the classic sour plum drink, often simmered with licorice, hawthorn, and dried tangerine peel. It is also traditionally added to congee and summer beverages, and is commonly stocked in herbal kitchens for seasonal warm-weather drinks.

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