This is the Kang Shi Fu Green Plum Green Tea.
The beverage presented itself as a transparent yellow, accompanied by a sweet-tart aroma reminiscent of green plum. When consumed chilled, the green plum notes were instantly discernible, offering a sweet and refreshingly crisp experience while still preserving the fruit’s characteristic tartness. The addition of jasmine green tea introduced a subtle astringency and floral toastiness that complemented the green plum’s tartness. Overall, it delivered a more enjoyable version of suan mei tang, with a crisper and clearer sweetness that harmonized with the green plum’s tartness. Importantly, this beverage appeared to feature green plums that were not smoked, akin to the ones used in Japanese and Korean green plum drinks. This choice ensured that the drink avoided the unfavorable blend of smokiness and sourness often present in bubble tea shop offerings inspired by suan mei tang, making it a potential candidate for repurchase.
This Kang Shi Fu Green Plum Green Tea contained 2 L. It was produced in China and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2023.