Soursop Leaf Tea Recipe: A Traditional Herbal Infusion

a saucepan and bring it to approximately 100°C / 212°F.

Add the leaves

Place the cleaned soursop leaves into the boiling water.

Simmer for 7 minutes

Reduce the heat and gently simmer for approximately 7 minutes. Avoid prolonged boiling or making an unusually concentrated preparation.

Strain

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Strain the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into a heat-safe container, removing all leaves.

Cool and serve

Allow the tea to cool to a comfortable drinking temperature. Serve warm, or refrigerate it and serve chilled.

Best Tips

Use clean, healthy-looking leaves from a reliably identified soursop tree.

Wash fresh leaves carefully before preparing the tea.

Do not assume that using more leaves makes the tea healthier. A stronger preparation may also increase exposure to plant compounds.

Avoid adding large amounts of sugar if you are trying to keep the beverage low in added sugar.

Do not use

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