RastaMan Stew Soursop Leaf Tea Powder is made from 100% organic graviola leaves and stem bark, milled fine so it brews quickly and blends easily. The pouch holds 4 oz (113 g) and is resealable.

What Soursop Leaf Tea Is

Soursop is the Caribbean name for Annona muricata, known as graviola in Brazil and guanabana across the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. The tree is grown all over Jamaica for its fruit, and the leaves are dried separately for tea.

This pouch uses the leaf together with a small amount of stem bark, which gives the brew a little more body than leaf alone. Everything is dried first and milled last.

At a Glance

• 100% organic soursop (graviola / guanabana) leaf and stem bark
• Finely milled powder that brews in minutes
• Naturally caffeine-free
• Mild, woody, faintly sweet flavour
• 4 oz (113 g), no additives or preservatives
• Packed in small batches by RastaMan Stew

How to Brew

Stir half a teaspoon of the powder into 8 oz of just-boiled water and leave it to stand for three to five minutes.

Because it is milled rather than whole leaf it infuses much faster, and the grounds settle on their own. Strain it if you prefer a completely clear cup.

Other Ways to Use It

The powder blends straight into smoothies, which is the easiest route if you are not a tea drinker. A quarter teaspoon is plenty in a single blend.

It also works brewed strong, chilled and poured over ice with lime and a little honey as a cold tea.

Flavour Notes

Soursop leaf is mild and woody with a faint natural sweetness and almost no bitterness. It does not taste like the fruit.

It sits comfortably alongside ginger, cinnamon, lemongrass or mint if you want to build a blend of your own.

Storage

Keep the pouch sealed in a cool, dry cupboard away from sunlight and steam. Milled leaf holds its aroma best when it is not stored above the stove.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are soursop, graviola and guanabana the same thing?

Yes. All three names refer to Annona muricata. Soursop is the English Caribbean name, graviola the Brazilian one and guanabana the Spanish one.

Does soursop leaf tea taste like the fruit?

No. The fruit is tart and tropical, while the leaf tea is mild, woody and faintly sweet.

Does it contain caffeine?

No. It is a herbal infusion with no caffeine.

What is the difference between powder and whole leaf?

Powder brews faster, measures more precisely and blends into drinks. Whole leaf gives a slightly lighter cup and is easier to strain.

How many cups are in a 4 oz pouch?

At half a teaspoon per cup, a 4 oz pouch gives roughly 90 to 100 cups.

About RastaMan Stew

RastaMan Stew brings Caribbean herbs, teas and spices straight from the island to your kitchen. Every pouch holds a single ingredient with nothing added.

This soursop leaf tea powder is sold as a food and beverage ingredient for brewing and blending.