Sour Plum Drink (Suan Mei Tang - 酸梅汤)

Name: Sour Plum Drink (Suan Mei Tang - 酸梅汤)
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Ingredients: 2500 ml water ((about 10 cups)); 50-100 grams dried hawthorn ((山楂片)); 30-100 grams dried sour plum ((乌梅)); 3-10 grams dried orange peel; 3-10 grams dried licorice root; 10-20 grams dried hibiscus flower/tea ((洛神花)); 1-3 grams dried osmanthus flower ((optional) ); 100 grams rock sugar ((or to taste))

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Prep Time: 120 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total: 165 minutes

Servings: 8

Author : Judy

sour plum

Ingredients

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2500 ml water ((about 10 cups))50-100 grams dried hawthorn ((山楂片))30-100 grams dried sour plum ((乌梅))3-10 grams dried orange peel3-10 grams dried licorice root10-20 grams dried hibiscus flower/tea ((洛神花))1-3 grams dried osmanthus flower ((optional))100 grams rock sugar ((or to taste))

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Step 1

Rinse all the dried ingredients under running water to get rid of any dirt or debris. In a large pot, combine the water and the dried ingredients (if you like, you can wrap all the dried ingredients in a cheesecloth to avoid the straining step later), and soak for 1 hour.

Step 2

After soaking, bring everything to a boil, and immediately turn the heat down to low. Simmer (with the lid on) for 45 minutes. Add the rock sugar, let it dissolve completely, and turn off the heat to let the liquid cool.

Step 3

Once cooled, strain the liquid into a large container, and serve over ice. Remember to store the leftovers in the refrigerator; it will last for 3-4 days. You’ll know that the drink has gone bad if there are air bubbles floating on top and the liquid is opaque instead of clear!