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Sour plum tea (乌梅汤) is educational food therapy for summer heat thirst. Soak sour plum with osmanthus or hawthorn and licorice, simmer about 30 minutes, and drink warm. Optional rock sugar. It helps clear heat and quench thirst. Not a substitute for heat-stroke care.
Recipe
The method
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Soak
Place the sour plum, osmanthus or hawthorn, and licorice in a small pot. Cover with water so the liquid sits about 3–5 cm above the ingredients. Soak for 30 minutes.
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Simmer
Cover with a lid. Bring to a boil on high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Sweeten and serve
Optional: stir in rock sugar until dissolved. Drink warm.
Try today Soak the sour plum blend once this week and drink a warm cup.
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FAQs
Quick questions
Can I drink this iced?
The kitchen habit on this page is to drink it warm. Iced drinks can feel refreshing for a moment and still add cold load to digestion.
How often can I drink sour plum tea?
Occasional pots on sticky days are the educational habit. It is not a daily medicine dose. Ease off if stools loosen or you feel chilled.
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