Suanmeitang (Sour Plum Drink)
Difficulty:★★☆☆☆
359 kcal
Sour plum soup is a traditional beverage with a pleasantly sweet-and-sour flavor that is refreshing and cooling, especially when served chilled. The recipe’s ingredients, including smoked plums, hawthorn, and licorice root, may help stimulate saliva, relieve thirst, aid digestion, and whet the appetite. The preparation is simple and beginner-friendly, requiring only soaking, simmering, and chilling. The entire process includes soaking, simmering twice, and chilling, and takes approximately 6 hours or more, so it is recommended to prepare it in advance.