Sour Plum Soup (酸梅湯)

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酸梅湯Sour Plum Soup

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What is Sour Plum Soup?

Sour Plum Soup (酸梅湯) is one of Taiwan’s popular drinks, found in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and all over Taiwan. A sweet and sour drink made from smoked plums, hawthorn, licorice and osmanthus, served cold. Refreshing, and great with spicy or oily food.

What does it taste like?

  • Sweet and sour
  • Smoky plum
  • Refreshing
  • Iced

How much does it cost?

NT$30–60 per cup

Where to eat it in Taiwan

Drink stands, noodle shops, hot pot restaurants and night markets.

How to find it near you

Tap “Find nearby on Google Maps” above — it searches by the Chinese name “酸梅湯”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “suān méi tāng”.