Soursop Tea Recipe
How to make a Soursop Tea with the Tree Leaves
Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
15
minutesTotal time
15
minutesINGREDIENTS
1 cup 1 soursop tree leaves (washed and slightly crushed)
2 cups 2 water (filtered or distilled)
1 slice 1 lemon
1 Tbsp 1 agave nectar or any honey of your choice
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat water with the leaves and the slice of lemon either in a stovetop pot or in a kettle to a boil.
- Once the water is boiling, turn the heat off and let it stand for 3-4 minutes.
- Strain the tea from the pot to a cup using a tea or coffee strainer.
- Add honey and stir.
If you have access to a soursop tree, lucky you! Grab a few leaves and follow the soursop tea recipe above. And I also invite you to also try my cancer fighting smoothie recipe using the soursop fruit as the main ingredient, you can easily find the fruit at your grocery store (in the frozen fruits area).
Soursop Tea Benefits
Soursop tea is good for your nervous system and calms anxiety. Helping you feel calm and relaxed. It is also good for helping you sleep while boosting your immune system.
- Just like the fruit of this tree, the leaves are no different. The soursop leaves have anticancer properties, which can help in the prevention of cancer.
- The soursop tea, also known as guanavana leaves, has anti-inflammatory effects, it is good for pain relief and discomfort.
- Soursop leaves have many benefits including antioxidant properties which helps combat viruses and diseases related to aging. Soursop tea is also good for the digestive system.
