Sour Plum Drink (Suan Mei Tang - 酸梅汤)

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 2.5 L water ((about 10 cups))
• 50 -100 grams dried hawthorn ((山楂片))
• 30 -100 grams dried sour plum ((乌梅))
• 3 -10 grams dried orange peel
• 3 -10 grams dried licorice root
• 10 -20 grams dried hibiscus flower/tea ((洛神花))
• 1 -3 grams dried osmanthus flower ((optional) )
• 100 grams rock sugar ((or to taste))