Soursop tea
Soursop tea is a refreshing herbal infusion made by steeping the leaves or pulp of the soursop fruit (Annona muricata), a spiky green tropical fruit native to Central and South America. It is commonly enjoyed as a soothing beverage in the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa, often prepared with just the leaves and hot water, sometimes sweetened with honey or sugar.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Soursop tea is virtually calorie-free and contains no fat or protein, as the infusion primarily extracts water-soluble compounds from the leaves. It is a good source of antioxidants and provides small amounts of essential minerals like potassium and magnesium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 2 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 40 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 4 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
In many tropical cultures, soursop tea is traditionally valued not just as a drink but as a natural remedy, often consumed for its purported calming properties and as a general wellness tonic. The fruit itself is known for its unique flavor profile, often described as a combination of strawberry, pineapple, and citrus, though the tea made from leaves has a more subtle, earthy taste.
