No-Cook Sour Plum Drink Herb Pack 200g Wumei Suanmeitang Herbal Tea Bags Old Beijing Style

No-Cook Sour Plum Drink Herb Pack, known in Chinese as Suanmeitang (酸梅汤), features smoked plum known as Wumei (乌梅) from Prunus mume, traditionally paired with osmanthus and other classic herbs. In TCM theory, smoked plum is sour and neutral and is traditionally associated with generating fluids and easing summer thirst. This 200g pack contains 20 convenient 10g tea bags for easy home brewing.

Key Selling Points

• No-cook tea bag format with 20 individual 10g sachets in a 200g combination pack
• Features Wumei (乌梅) smoked plum from Prunus mume as the core traditional ingredient
• Old Beijing style sour plum drink blend finished with fragrant osmanthus
• Sugar-free formula allowing you to sweeten to your own preference
• Sun-dried and air-dried processing with an 18-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The dried plum pieces typically appear dark brown to blackish with a wrinkled, firm texture and a smoky, sour aroma. Osmanthus adds a light floral fragrance. When steeped, the infusion typically yields a deep amber-red drink with a balanced sweet-sour, slightly smoky taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep one tea bag in hot water for a traditional sour plum drink
• Chill the brewed drink for a refreshing summer beverage
• Serve at family meals or gatherings as a classic Chinese refreshment
• Brew lightly for a milder everyday herbal drink

Traditional Uses

Suanmeitang has long been a beloved summer drink in northern China, especially in old Beijing, where smoked plum was traditionally simmered with osmanthus and other herbs to make a tangy refreshment for hot days. In TCM theory, Wumei is traditionally associated with generating body fluids and quenching thirst. Today it is commonly prepared by steeping or simmering the herbs and serving the drink hot or chilled.

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