HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT SOURSOP TEA - it's easier than you think...
- Gregory Pierre
- Aug 1
- 2 min read
Soursop, also known as Graviola or Guanabana, is a tropical fruit beloved for its creamy texture, and a taste that resembles a blend between a strawberry and a banana, and growing reputation as a natural health booster. It is native to the Caribbean, South America, and parts of Africa and Southeast Asia. š
To make the tea we just need the leaves from the soursop tree. These leaves can either be fresh or driedšæ
Place 2-3 leaves in a cup and add hot water from the kettle. š
Leave to brew for 5 mins and enjoyš§āāļø
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The top 3 health benefits are listed below:
Antioxidant propertiesā”
Antioxidants keep the bodyās cells healthy by hunting disease-causing free radicals in the body and destroying them.
Soursop leaves contain many compounds with antioxidant abilities.
These include:
ā¢ tannins
ā¢ saponins
ā¢ phytosterols
ā¢ flavonoids
ā¢ anthraquinones
Antioxidants help people stay healthy overall.
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Anti-inflammatory propertiesš
Soursop leaves exhibit anti-inflammatory properties that may be used to relieve discomfort. Researchers have supported its use as a folk remedy for pain and inflammatory conditions.
In lab settings Soursop leaves have shown to block pain receptors and reduced inflammation in rats.
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Calming š
Serotonin is a key hormone for bodily functions as well as stabilizing moods, feelings of happiness, and wellness. It also helps with sleeping. Drinking soursop tea or consuming powdered Soursop fruit promotes the release of serotonin which helps in calming the body. In the West Indies, Soursop is commonly used as a calming agent. In the Netherlands Antilles, the leaves are brewed to make a beverage that enhances sleep. The leaves can also be put into one's pillowcase to enhance sleep. For this reason, a soursop leaf tea can be a great natural supplement to relieve the body of stress and sleep deprivation.
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