{"product_id":"soursop","title":"Soursop Leaves | Detox | Weight Loss | Caffeine Free","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 20 g resealable pack of whole dried soursop leaves, also known as graviola (Annona muricata), handpicked and sun dried. The brand lists them as organic with no additives. The leaves are simmered rather than steeped to make a caffeine free herbal tea with a mild, slightly earthy, green taste. If you have been looking for soursop leaves in the UK sold whole rather than cut into bags, this is the format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand suggests honey or lemon if you want the tea sweeter or sharper. A 20 g pack is a sizeable bag of leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoursop is a tropical tree whose spiky green fruit is eaten fresh across the Caribbean, South America and Southeast Asia, and whose leaves are dried for tea. The leaves are large, leathery and dark green when fresh; dried, they are olive brown and brittle. Unlike a tea bag, whole leaves need simmering rather than steeping to draw out the flavour, which is why the brand's method uses a pan and 10 to 15 minutes. The result is a light brown, mildly herbal infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand's original description refers to traditional uses of the leaves and to health topics. We do not repeat those; this page describes the leaves, how to brew them and what they taste like. Soursop tea is sold as a food and we make no claims for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaves vary in size, so the brand sells by weight rather than count. At 2 to 3 leaves per cup a 20 g pack will last well beyond a few weeks of regular use. Keep the pack sealed and dry; brittle leaves crumble if the bag is crushed, and crumbs still brew fine in an infuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a Herba Store UK own-label product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to brew it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring about 500 ml of water to the boil, add 2 to 3 dried leaves per cup, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and drink warm. Add honey or a slice of lemon to taste. You can also make a larger batch and keep it in the fridge to drink cold over a day or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 to 3 dried leaves per cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimmer 10 to 15 minutes in about 500 ml of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain; sweeten with honey or sharpen with lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 g resealable pack, £10.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReseal the pack after each use. Dried leaves keep for a long time if kept dry and out of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole dried soursop (Annona muricata) leaves, 20 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic, no additives or pesticides, as stated by the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandpicked and sun dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally caffeine free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnnona muricata is a small evergreen tree of the custard apple family, grown throughout the tropics. The fruit is soursop or graviola; the leaves, which are what is in this pack, are dried and brewed. The plant is unrelated to the tea plant, so the infusion contains no caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who enjoy herbal teas and want something they prepare properly in a pan rather than dunk in a mug. It suits a slow evening, a weekend pot, and anyone who grew up with soursop tea in a Caribbean or West African household and wants whole leaves rather than tea bags. It also suits people who keep a small cupboard of single-botanical teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want a quick bagged brew, the hemp tea bags or the Easy Green CBD tea bags are the no-pan options. If you want a floral tea rather than a green one, the blue lotus flowers are the other whole botanical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-lotus\"\u003ewhole dried blue lotus flowers\u003c\/a\u003e are the other single-botanical on the herbal shelf. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hemp-tea\"\u003ehemp tea bags\u003c\/a\u003e are the caffeine free bagged alternative when you do not have time for a pan. For a sweet evening drink instead of a tea, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-chocolate\"\u003elion's mane hot chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e is on the same drinks shelf. See the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herbal-supplements\"\u003eherbal supplements\u003c\/a\u003e shelf and everything under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/teas-and-drinks\"\u003eteas and drinks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is soursop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tropical fruit tree, Annona muricata, also called graviola. The fruit is eaten fresh; the leaves are dried and simmered as a herbal tea. This pack is the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make soursop leaf tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimmer 2 to 3 dried leaves in about 500 ml of water for 10 to 15 minutes, strain, and sweeten or add lemon to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain caffeine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Soursop is unrelated to the tea plant and the leaves are caffeine free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many leaves are in the pack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack is sold by weight, 20 g, because leaves vary in size. At 2 to 3 a cup that is many cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are comparing herbal teas on our shelf, the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-read-a-supplement-label\"\u003elabel guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains how to read origin and additive statements on a pack. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbastore Selects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54994408309116,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/hs-soursop-01-main.jpg?v=1794244982","url":"https:\/\/www.herbastore.co.uk\/products\/soursop","provider":"Herba Store UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}