As the Grain in Ear (mang zhong) season brings rising summer heat, a chilled cup of sour plum drink offers the perfect refreshment. Brewed with smoked plums, hawthorns and licorice, this traditional Chinese herbal beverage is sweet, tangy and soothing, with dried osmanthus flowers adding a delicate floral touch.
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