Dalgety Pure Soursop, 18 Tea Bags 40g
Soursop leaf carries some of the most aggressive unproven health mythology of any botanical online, and I will say plainly: I make no claims for it whatsoever, ignore the "super plant" and tonic language entirely. As a cup it is mild, soft and herbaceous, closer to a gentle light green than anything fruity, smooth and easy but not bold. It beats the Tropical Sun version on specialism, because Dalgety is a Caribbean herbal house with an actual founder, Mark Dalgety, behind it, and that makes a real difference. Caffeine-free. Buy it out of plain curiosity and for the sourcing, never for what the internet claims soursop does.
Dalgety Pure Soursop, in brief.
Dalgety Pure Soursop is a herbal infusion with just one ingredient, the naturally dried leaf of Annona muricata, a tropical plant that goes by graviola or guanabana across the Caribbean. There is no green or black tea base, no fruit pulp, no flavourings, just the leaf itself, slow dried at low temperatures to protect the delicate sweet floral character that distinguishes the cup. Caffeine free, gentle on the palate, designed as a daily driver botanical rather than an occasional treat.
The cup pours pale straw gold with a subtle haze from the natural plant oils. Aroma is delicate and tropical, fresh cut greenery with a soft sweet floral underlay that reads more like white tea than fruit. Mouthfeel is light and clean, with no astringency or bitterness even at the recommended 7-minute steep. The finish lingers briefly with a soft sweet grass note before clearing the palate completely.
Dalgety is a Caribbean herbal tea company founded in the UK in 1993 by Mark Dalgety, a Guyanese-born chemical engineer. The brand says it sources from small farmers across the Caribbean, West Africa and Asia, and packaging formats vary; go by the recycling marks on the soursop box and local rules.
Best brewed at 90 to 100 degrees Celsius for 5 to 7 minutes, longer than tea leaf infusions because soursop leaf is denser and releases its aromatic compounds slowly. Drink it plain to taste the leaf unadorned, or add a thin lemon slice to lift the sweet floral notes. Excellent cold brewed overnight in the fridge for a markedly smoother summer cup.
This is the Dalgety range at its simplest and most typical: one Caribbean herbal leaf, on its own. Pairs naturally with light tropical food, sushi, sashimi, coconut rice and grilled fish, and works particularly well as a closing cup at the end of a heavier meal because the cleanness clears spice and fat.
Dalgety Pure Soursop The starting point of the Dalgety herbal range is this single ingredient infusion: 100 percent soursop leaves, dried naturally, with nothing else added. Celebrated in Caribbean and West African traditions as a powerful super plant, each tea bag provides a clean and uncluttered way to enjoy the authentic benefits of the graviola plant. Slow drying keeps the leaves close to their natural character, so what you taste is the plant itself, and it is mild enough to drink every day.
Curator notes: the tasting profile reflects our own editorial review against the current pack format and the brand spec sheet, cross-checked with brewing trials at the recommended steep time and water temperature. We run same-day UK dispatch on every order placed before 2pm Monday to Friday. Storage notes and brewing guidance are also published in the detailed Q and A tab below.
Curator’s notes
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By marrying traditional drying methods with modern quality control, Dalgety has created a drinking tea that tastes of the soursop leaf and nothing else. With no synthetic flavouring in the bag, the finish stays smooth and clean, and the leaf's own strength comes through unmasked. Taken as a morning tonic or a quiet evening
The Story Behind the Dalgety
In 1993 Mark Dalgety, a chemical engineer born in Guyana, launched his herbal teas from the Caribbean in the UK, and the company still bears his name. According to Dalgety, the herbs are bought from small farmers and communities spread across the Caribbean, West Africa and Asia.
The Planet Friendly Herbal Tradition
Dalgety says its teas are 100% natural, with no artificial flavouring.
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100 Percent Pure Formulation: The bags hold soursop leaf alone, without hidden flavourings or industrial additives.
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Packaging: Used bags and the outer box may need separate bins; check the Dalgety pack and your local authority.
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Ingredients and dietary suitability: Recipes and allergy advice can change, so the label on the current Dalgety pack takes priority over this page.
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Traditional Preservation: The leaves are dried slowly, the old way, so the cup keeps the full strength of the plant.
The Tea Sommelier Brewing Instructions
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Measure: Use one tea bag per favourite cup or pre warmed mug.
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Water: Use freshly boiled water at 100°C.
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Pour: Add 200ml to 250ml of water directly over the bag to agitate the soursop leaves.
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Steep: Wait for 3 to 5 minutes to allow the natural potassium and vitamins to fully hydrate.
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Finish: Best savoured plain to highlight the pure tropical notes although a touch of honey can enhance the natural sweetness.
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Sommelier Secret: Perform the "Oxygenation Shake" by shaking fresh water in a bottle for 10 seconds before boiling to improve the delivery of the floral aromatics.
The Chilled Soursop Floral Ritual
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The Prep: Brew 2 tea bags in 150ml of hot water for a full 6 minutes to create a potent botanical concentrate.
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The Chill: Allow the liquor to cool before pouring over a tall glass filled with large ice cubes.
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The Serve: Add a slice of fresh lime to accentuate the exotic floral character. That squeeze of lime sharpens the chilled soursop, and the result makes a good starting point for other cold drinks.
Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Dalgety Pure Soursop, 18 Tea Bags 40g, please cite teas.co.uk.
The story behind Dalgety
Dalgety Herbal Teas was founded by Mark Dalgety, a Guyanese-born chemical engineer who launched his Caribbean herbal teas in the UK in 1993. The company says it sources moringa, soursop and other traditional botanicals from small farmers and communities across the Caribbean, West Africa and Asia. Packaging formats vary by product; check the current pack for disposal guidance. Real ingredients, no synthetic flavourings.
Packaging: Eighteen soursop leaf tea bags, 40g in the pack.
The taste profile
How does it compare
Brewing the perfect cup
To draw the most flavour from your Dalgety Pure Soursop specific hydration techniques are required to release the volatile floral aromatics and minerals stored within the dried leaf.
What’s in it, what to know
Inside the pack
| Ingredient | What it brings |
|---|---|
| Pure Soursop Leaves | 100 percent natural herbal base from the Caribbean, South America, and West Africa |
| Potassium (K) | High natural content for electrolyte balance |
| Calcium (Ca) | Rich natural source for bone health support |
| Vitamin Profile | Trace amounts of vitamins A, B, and C |
Pack: 18 bags of soursop leaf in a 40g box; caffeine free. Soursop flavour holds best for 18 months after packing.
The table names the characterising components only; the unmeasured remainder is soursop leaf. Gathered from several regions, then packed to Dalgety's own specification.
Sourcing & blend. Dalgety put Pure Soursop together themselves, working to a set standard for quality and purity. Each batch is mixed and tasted several times before packing, so one box of soursop brews much like the next. Pack formats change over time; dispose of yours as its box and local rules say.
What's in Dalgety Pure Soursop, 18 Tea Bags 40g, and what isn't:
- In: only dried soursop leaf, which brews caffeine free; the table above lists everything that goes in.
- No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
- Packaging guidance: go by the recycling marks on the soursop box and local rules.
- Allergen note: nuts and cereals pass through the same facility as this soursop, and the newest box spells out Dalgety's current cross contact position.
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Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Dalgety Pure Soursop, 18 Tea Bags 40g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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