What are soursop leaves?
Soursop leaves come from the soursop tree (Annona muricata), a tropical evergreen also known as graviola or guanabana. The leaves are mid-green and lance-shaped, with a faint herbal scent when fresh. They have been brewed as a tea for generations across Ghana, the Caribbean, and South America — three or four whole leaves steeped in just-boiled water for five to ten minutes. The infusion is naturally caffeine-free and tastes delicate and slightly floral, somewhere between a light green tea and chamomile.
This is what Soursoply started with. We source our leaves directly from growers in Ghana, slow-dry them at low temperatures, and hand-inspect every batch before packing.
We ship anywhere in the UK with free delivery. Every batch is dried whole, not crushed or powdered into anonymous flakes, so you can see exactly what is in your cup.
From tree to pouch
Every pouch we ship goes through these four stages in Ghana. No machines, no shortcuts, no anonymous flakes.
We walked these drying racks in Ghana before launching the UK side of Soursoply. The people who grow and dry the leaves are the same ones we work with today, with no middle layer between the farm and the pouch.
How to brew soursop tea
If you are new to soursop, start with three or four whole leaves steeped for five to ten minutes in freshly boiled water. The taste is delicate and slightly floral, close in character to a light green tea or chamomile. More detailed brewing notes live in our Journal.
Soursop leaves FAQ
How many leaves do I use per cup? Three to four whole leaves for one mug.
How long do dried soursop leaves keep? Sealed and stored away from heat and light, twelve months or more.
Are your leaves caffeine-free? Yes. Soursop leaf tea contains no caffeine.
