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Boil green plums 煮青梅

In South China, May and June are the season when plums become ripe. There was an allusion that Cao Cao and Liu Bei, two central figures in the Three Kingdoms period (AD220-280), talked about heroes while boiling green plums.

在中国南方，5月和6月是梅子成熟的季节。有一个著名的典故，就是三国时期曹操和刘备“青梅煮酒论英雄”。

Green plums contain a variety of natural and high-quality organic acids and are rich in minerals. They can help clean blood, lower blood lipids, eliminate tiredness and improve one's looks. However, fresh plums are acerbic and need to be boiled before serving.

青梅含有多种天然和优质有机酸，而且富含矿物质，有助于清洁血液，降低血脂，消除疲劳，美容养颜。不过，新鲜的青梅很酸，需要煮一煮再吃。