Osmanthus Sweet Sour Plum Crystal Instant Drink Powder 300g Unsweetened Sour Plum Soup Mix

Osmanthus Sweet Sour Plum Crystal, known in TCM as Gui Hua Suan Mei Jing (桂花酸梅晶), is an instant drink powder for traditional Suan Mei Tang (酸梅汤). It is a modern crystalline form of the classic sour plum beverage blend, typically built around smoked plum (Wu Mei, 乌梅) with osmanthus flower. In TCM theory, sour plum is traditionally associated with a sour, astringent nature and the Liver and Lung channels. Dissolve in cold or warm water for a convenient traditional-style sour plum drink.

Key Selling Points

• Instant crystal powder form of traditional Chinese sour plum drink
• Osmanthus flower adds a light floral note to the classic sour profile
• Unsweetened formula allows flexible sweetening to personal taste
• Dissolves quickly in cold water without boiling or decoction
• 300g sealed pack suitable for home or commercial beverage preparation

Quality & Sensory

The crystal powder is typically pale amber to light brown with a fine granular texture and a distinct sweet-sour plum aroma accented by osmanthus. Once dissolved, it gives a clear amber drink with a tart, refreshing sour plum taste and a soft floral finish. Sweetness depends on the amount of sugar or sweetener added.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Dissolve in cold water for a quick sour plum drink
• Mix with warm water as a traditional-style Suan Mei Tang beverage
• Serve over ice as a summer refreshment
• Use as a base for homemade sour plum beverages
• Prepare in larger batches for commercial drink service

Traditional Uses

Suan Mei Tang is a well-known traditional Chinese summer beverage, commonly prepared by simmering smoked plum with other ingredients and sweetening to taste. In TCM theory, sour plum is traditionally used in sour, astringent formulas associated with the Liver and Lung channels. This instant crystal offers a convenient modern shortcut to the familiar sweet-sour flavor without long decoction.

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