Dalgety Soursop and Ginger, 18 Tea Bags 40g
The ginger is what makes this the more interesting of the two Dalgety soursops: on its own soursop leaf is soft and mild to the point of faint, and the fiery ginger root gives it the warmth and backbone the pure version lacks. So it drinks as a comforting, gently exotic warmer rather than a whisper. My view of soursop has not changed: I claim nothing for it beyond taste, and the marketing talk around it is only talk. Caffeine-free. Choose this over Pure Soursop if you want the leaf with something to actually carry it.
Dalgety Soursop and Ginger, in brief.
Dalgety Soursop and Ginger pairs naturally dried Annona muricata leaves with real dried ginger root for a warming, two ingredient herbal infusion. No green or black tea base, no flavourings, no fillers. The soursop provides a soft tropical floral opening on the front palate, the ginger arrives as a gentle warming sensation on the swallow rather than a sharp spike. Caffeine free, designed for after meal use or warming weather rather than constant daily drinking.
The brew pours a warm amber with a slight green undertone, the colour deepening as the ginger root releases its compounds over the 5 to 7 minute steep. Aroma is two layered: bright lifted ginger spice on top, sweet floral soursop underneath. The finish carries the warming ginger note for 30 to 60 seconds after the sip, characteristic of fresh ginger root rather than a powdered extract.
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 uses a tea-bag format; check the current pack and local guidance for disposal information.
Brew at 90 to 100 degrees Celsius for 5 to 7 minutes, shorter steeps leave the ginger compounds underdeveloped. Drink plain, or add a teaspoon of honey to soften the ginger warmth. A thin lemon slice brightens the tropical notes. Excellent as the after meal digestif in Caribbean tradition, the warming ginger settles the stomach while the soursop clears the palate.
Think of it as the warmer cousin of Dalgety Pure Soursop, made for autumn evenings, the cup after a meal and colder days. Pairs particularly well with Caribbean food, curry goat, jerk chicken, roast pork belly, where the ginger heat matches the dish and the soursop floral note lifts the richness on the swallow.
Dalgety Soursop and Ginger is the livelier of Dalgety's two soursop teas, made for drinkers who want a herbal cup with real flavour and an old Caribbean pedigree. Soursop leaves and the lively heat of pure ginger root are the only two ingredients, 100 percent natural, and together they make a warming, slightly exotic cup. Each tea bag contains naturally dried ingredients to ensure a strong and authentic herbal character in every mug. Reach for it when a plain herbal tea feels too faint and you want a caffeine free cup with some warmth in it.
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 the floral elegance of soursop tea with the fiery snap of ginger tea Dalgety has created a liquor that is both grounding and uplifting. No synthetic flavourings go in, so the cup stays clean and tastes of soursop and real ginger
The Story Behind the Dalgety
Dalgety Herbal Teas began with Mark Dalgety, who was born in Guyana, trained as a chemical engineer and brought his Caribbean herbal blends to the UK in 1993. Dalgety says its herbs are grown by small farmers and communities in Asia, West Africa and the Caribbean.
The Planet Friendly Herbal Tea
Dalgety says its teas are 100% natural, with no artificial flavouring.
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100 Percent Pure Ingredients: Just soursop leaf and ginger root, with no artificial additives or preservatives at all.
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Packaging guidance: Pack designs change, so follow the printed box and your council on disposal.
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Ethical Sourcing: Leaves and ginger root are sourced from selected tropical growing regions to ensure traditional quality.
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Healthy Lifestyle Standards: Completely caffeine free and very low in calories for clean hydration.
The Tea Sommelier Brewing Instructions
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Measure: Use one pyramid 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: Aim 200ml to 250ml of water right onto the bag, which stirs up the ginger and soursop.
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Steep: Wait for 3 to 5 minutes to allow the vitamins and spicy oils to fully hydrate.
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Finish: Best enjoyed plain to appreciate the authentic tropical notes although honey can be added for a softer finish.
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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 herbal aromatics.
The Iced Soursop and Ginger Zest Ritual
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The Prep: Brew 2 pyramid bags in 150ml of hot water for 6 minutes to create a potent spicy 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: The ginger keeps its lively tropical kick even served cold, which makes this a good base for iced tea infusions in 2026.
Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Dalgety Soursop and Ginger, 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 bags, 40g net, each holding the soursop and ginger mix.
The taste profile
How does it compare
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Brewing the perfect cup
To get the warmest, fullest cup from your Dalgety Soursop and Ginger specific thermal techniques are required to release the gingerols and volatile floral aromatics.
What’s in it, what to know
Inside the pack
| Ingredient | What it brings |
|---|---|
| Soursop Leaves | 75 percent primary herbal base and vitamins from the Caribbean, South America, and Africa |
| Ginger Root | 25 percent of the blend, adding warming spice, sourced from traditional tropical regions |
| Minerals | Trace amounts of Potassium (K) and Calcium (Ca) for natural mineral support |
| Vitamins | Natural trace profile of Vitamins A, B, and C |
Pack: 18 soursop and ginger bags, 40g in all, and no caffeine. This blend keeps its ginger warmth best within 18 months of packing.
The table gives the defining parts; anything left unmeasured is soursop leaf base. Imported, then blended and packed as Dalgety specifies.
Sourcing & blend. The blend is assembled by Dalgety to its own fixed rules on quality and purity. Both the soursop and the ginger are checked against that standard, then each batch is blended and tasted several times so that one box matches another. Pack designs change, so follow the printed box and your council on disposal.
What's in Dalgety Soursop and Ginger, 18 Tea Bags 40g, and what isn't:
- In: soursop leaf and ginger root, brewed caffeine free, and nothing besides what the table names.
- No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
- Packaging guidance: check the markings on the box and what your area recycles.
- Allergen note: nuts and cereals are handled where this blend is packed, so check the current Dalgety box for its latest cross contact advice.
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Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Dalgety Soursop and Ginger, 18 Tea Bags 40g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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