Soursop Leaves | Tea

Q: Can you re-use the Soursop Leaves?
A: Yes, the Soursop leaves tea can be reused. Basically the same as any herbal tea made from intact (or largely intact) leaves. As you say, you'd leave the leaves in the teapot or pan, and add more hot water.You may need to steep them for slightly longer during subsequent uses to extract the remaining flavor and nutrients. Naturally their potency and flavour will diminish with each reuse. 

Q: What are the benefits of drinking Soursop leaves tea?
A: Promote healthy digestion, prevent constipation, contain anti-carcinogenic properties, help fight bodily inflammation, aid stabilise blood pressure, help prevent heart issues, aid fight against many kinds of bacteria and it may help people sleep better.

Q: Can I drink Soursop tea daily? 
A: To sum it all up and answer the question “How much and how often should I drink soursop/graviola tea?” (if you are doing so for specific health reasons), the simple answer is: 1 to 3 cups daily. But feel free to moderate this quantity according to how you feel, your size and just as importantly, your convenience.

Q: Who should not consume Soursop tea? 
A: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center advises that you don't consume Soursop Tea: when you are taking blood pressure medication, taking diabetes medication and if you are having any nuclear imaging studies performed.

Q: Is Soursop a Superfood?
A: Soursop is rich in Vitamin C, and contains thiamine, folate, vitamin A, and niacin. Iron, potassium, and magnesium are also present in the fruit, along with fibre and protein. The antioxidants in the Vitamin C make Soursop a healing herb. There are many benefits to adding Soursop to your diet.

Q: Can I drink Soursop tea at night?
A: Several medical articles credit Soursop leaves tea as a mind clearer and easy sleep aid. In the West Indies, Soursop leaves are commonly used as a calming agent. In the Netherlands Antilles, the leaves are brewed to make a beverage that enhances sleep.

• Boil 1 litre filtered water in a sauce pan.
• Add 10 Soursop Leaves and reduce the heat.
• Simmer for at least 20-30 minutes.
• Turn off the stove.
• Leave the tea until the water turns dark.

Now the tea is ready for drinking.

NOTE: You can also store the tea in the refrigerator for Ice Soursop Tea. For a sweeter flavour, add some of our Vitamin C rich Kakadu Plum Syrup.

• Whole Soursop Leaves.

• Brand: Ancient Purity.
• Size: 20g. (0.7 oz.).
• Container: Kraft Paper Pouch.
• Storage: Store in a cool dry place out of reach of children.
• Estimated shelf life from purchase: 1 year.