Dalgety two signature leaves in one cup: soft floral soursop alongside earthy moringa. Both are quiet, gentle botanicals, so combining them gives a mild, smooth, low key infusion rather than anything bold, balanced and easy but never assertive. The "liquid multivitamin" and super beverage language is firmly marketing; I make no health claims for either plant. Caffeine free, grower direct sourcing. Worth it if you specifically like both leaves and want them together; if you want more character, the soursop and ginger has the warmth this one deliberately lacks.
Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator · teas.co.uk
The full picture of Dalgety Soursop and Moringa, 18 Tea Bags 40g in one page. Who makes it, how it is brewed, what your £4.00 actually buys, and why this tea earned a spot on the curator shelf.
Dalgety Soursop and Moringa pairs the two flagship Caribbean wellness leaves in a single caffeine free infusion. Soursop (Annona muricata) carries the sweet floral tropical character; moringa adds the grassy earthy structural undercurrent that anchors the cup. No green or black tea base, no flavourings, no fillers, just the two botanicals working together in a single source Jamaican supply chain.
The cup pours a pale amber green with a soft haze from natural plant oils. Aroma is two layered: bright tropical floral lift from the soursop on top, fresh cut grassy depth from the moringa underneath. Mouthfeel is light and clean, no astringency at the recommended 7-minute brew. The finish reads soft and herbal rather than medicinal, characteristic of single ingredient leaf infusions rather than flavoured blends.
Dalgety is a Jamaican British herbal tea company founded by Dr Henry Lowe, the pharmacologist who has spent decades researching the traditional uses of Caribbean botanicals. The brand sources its leaves directly from smallholder farmers in Jamaica and pays fair grower rates as a brand design principle rather than a marketing afterthought. The 18-bag pyramid pack uses biodegradable mesh with no plastic glues or metal staples.
Best brewed at 90 to 100 degrees Celsius for 5 to 7 minutes. Soursop leaf is dense and releases its aromatic compounds slowly; moringa needs slightly longer steep to soften the grassy note. Drink plain to taste both leaves honestly, or add a thin lemon slice to brighten the soursop floral. Excellent cold brewed overnight for a notably smoother summer cup.
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the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
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Texture & appearance
The brew pours a pale amber green with subtle plant oil haze. Aroma is two layered: tropical floral soursop on top, grassy moringa underneath. The two botanicals balance rather than compete, with neither dominating the cup.
Mouthfeel is light and clean. Soursop opens with a soft sweet floral note on the front palate; moringa arrives as a fresh grassy undercurrent on the swallow. No astringency at recommended brew, no bitterness even at the longer 7-minute steep.
The finish reads soft and herbal rather than medicinal. A faint sweet grass note lingers briefly after the swallow and clears. Pairs naturally with light tropical food and works as a closing cup at the end of a heavier meal.
Four dimension profile
Tropical Floral4/5
Sweet floral note from the soursop leaf opens the cup.
Grassy Depth4/5
Moringa provides the structural undercurrent on the swallow.
Smooth Finish5/5
No astringency or bitterness even at the longer 7-minute brew.
Light Body3/5
Single ingredient leaf character; not heavy or tannic.
Same brand, single ingredient soursop only. The combined Soursop and Moringa is the balanced two leaf variant; Pure Soursop is the purer floral daily cup.
Same brand, single ingredient moringa only. The combined blend adds soursop floral lift; Pure Moringa is the grassy earthy variant for harder edged daily wellness use.
Source:Teas.co.uk,
the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
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About DalgetyEST. 2000s
Dalgety exists to put Caribbean and African botanicals that mainstream UK retail ignores onto a British shelf. It is a Jamaican British family business founded by Dr Henry Lowe, a Jamaican scientist and pharmacologist who has spent decades researching the traditional uses of Caribbean herbs. Rather than badging generic flavoured tea, it works directly with Jamaican farmers to source moringa, soursop and other traditional plants, with real emphasis on provenance and fair payment to growers.
The range is led by the botanicals the brand is known for, pure moringa, soursop, soursop and ginger and other traditional infusions, in pyramid bags so the whole leaf can infuse. The health positioning copy on the boxes is assertive, worth naming, but the substance is real: this is genuine moringa and soursop leaf rather than a flavoured stand in. For our shelf Dalgety is where we send customers asking for the traditional Caribbean and African herbs they cannot find elsewhere. The leaf is the actual ingredient, the sourcing supports the Jamaican farmers it comes from, and the cup tastes closer to the kitchen original than the over processed versions larger brands occasionally attempt. It is a specialist rather than an everyday brand, and that is the recommendation: if a customer wants real moringa or genuine soursop with an authentic supply chain behind it, this is the one that delivers it.
What the brand is actually doing
Dalgety's sustainability commitments are built around direct relationships with Caribbean and African growers, ensuring fair payment and authentic provenance. The packaging is fully biodegradable pyramid tea bags, no plastic glues or staples. Clean label ingredient sourcing with no artificial additives across the range.
Curator says, Lee on Dalgety
"Dalgety two signature leaves in one cup: soft floral soursop alongside earthy moringa. Both are quiet, gentle botanicals, so combining them gives a mild, smooth, low key infusion rather than anything bold, balanced and easy but never assertive. The "liquid multivitamin" and super beverage language is firmly marketing; I make no health claims for either plant. Caffeine free, grower direct sourcing. Worth it if you specifically like both leaves and want them together; if you want more character, the soursop and ginger has the warmth this one deliberately lacks."
HDr Henry LoweFounder, Jamaican scientist · 2000s“My research focused on the traditional uses of Caribbean herbs that the modern pharmaceutical industry had largely ignored. Moringa, soursop, ginger, sorrel, these are the plants that Jamaican families have been using for generations. The brand exists to bring those traditional botanicals into the everyday tea ritual, sourced directly from the growers who still farm them.”
DDalgety family teamBrand stewards · Today“Every Dalgety blend is single botanical or named blend with no hidden flavourings. The pyramid bag is biodegradable, no plastic glues, no metal staples. We work directly with Jamaican farmers because the alternative, commodity brokers, strips the provenance and the fair payment story we built the brand on.”
Timeline
2003Dr Henry Lowe founds DalgetyJamaican scientist and pharmacologist Dr Henry Lowe launches the brand to bring Caribbean herbal traditions into UK retail, building on three decades of pharmacological research into Caribbean botanicals.
2010Soursop joins the lineupDalgety expands beyond the founding Moringa product to include Soursop (Annona muricata), the Caribbean wellness leaf traditionally consumed across Jamaica and West Africa. Single ingredient pyramid bag, no fillers.
2020Direct from farm sourcingWorks directly with Jamaican growers for moringa, soursop and other Caribbean botanicals. Fair payment, traceable supply.
2026Stocked at Teas.co.ukHand picked into the curator selection, the only UK retailer carrying the full Dalgety functional tea range.
The outer layer is aromatic: a caffeine free infusion of dalgety soursop, moringa. These volatile compounds sit on the surface of the dried leaf and are the first thing released when hot water hits the bag, reaching the nose before the liquid ever touches the tongue. That is why a freshly poured cup always reads strongest on the aroma, and why a cup left to stand smells flatter even though the liquid itself keeps its strength.
The flavour spike arrives mid palate, where the headline components carry the weight. The lead notes release their character first while any supporting notes fill in underneath, which is why the cup tastes layered rather than one dimensional. This is best drunk clear; the botanicals carry their own natural sweetness and milk tends to mute the brighter top notes. It is the densest, most concentrated stretch of the cup and the part a longer steep develops most.
The base structure is the lingering finish: a clean, gently rounded note that resets the palate and invites the next sip. This deliberate three layer balance is the hallmark of a properly built blend, and it is what stops a single note tea from tasting thin halfway down the mug. A well made cup should still be interesting on the final mouthful, not just the first.
Getting it right in the cup. Use one bag per 200 to 250ml and steep for 4 to 6 minutes in water straight off the boil; under steeping is the most common reason this blend tastes weaker than it should, because the heavier aromatic compounds are the slowest to leave the leaf. Keep the cup covered for the first minute to trap the volatile oils in the liquid rather than losing them to the steam. Cold brewed in the fridge for six to eight hours the same blend mellows noticeably: less aromatic lift, a rounder, sweeter body and a longer, gentler finish. Stored sealed somewhere cool and dark the character holds well beyond a year, fading slowly in aroma long before it ever turns stale.
How water and temperature change it. The same bag gives a measurably different cup depending on how you treat the water. Hotter water and a longer steep pull more of the heavier, deeper compounds for a fuller, rounder, slightly more astringent result; cooler water or a shorter steep keeps the brighter top notes forward and the body lighter. Hard tap water mutes delicate florals and flattens citrus, so in a hard water area a slightly longer steep restores the balance, while soft water lets the top notes ring clearer and needs a touch less time. None of this is a fault in the blend, it is the same leaf responding to the cup you build around it, and once you know which way you like it the result is repeatable every time.
Ingredients & pack
Ingredient
Proportion
What it brings
Soursop (Graviola)
present
Tropical floral base and immune support from the Caribbean, South America, and Africa
Moringa Leaves
present
Earthy notes and essential minerals sourced from India, Africa, and the Caribbean
Primary Minerals
present
Natural source of Calcium (Ca), Potassium (K), and Magnesium (Mg)
Main Vitamin
present
High in Vitamin A (Retinol) for vision and immune health
Pack: Dalgety Soursop and Moringa, 18 Tea Bags 40g; caffeine free infusion. Best within 18 months of the pack date.
Characterising components shown; any unquantified base makes up the remaining body. Globally sourced, blended and packed to brand specification.
Sourcing & blend. Dalgety Soursop and Moringa, 18 Tea Bags 40g is put together by Dalgety, held to a fixed quality and purity specification. Every component is held to a fixed quality and purity specification, then blended and taste tested multiple times per batch so the cup stays consistent box to box. The bags are plant based and industrially compostable in a fully recyclable carton.
What's in Dalgety Soursop and Moringa, 18 Tea Bags 40g, and what isn't:
In: a caffeine free infusion of dalgety soursop, moringa, with nothing in the bag but the listed components and any infusion base.
No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
Plastic free bag: plant fibre, industrially compostable, no plastic sealant.
Allergen note: packed in a facility that also handles nuts and cereals; check the latest pack for the current cross contact statement.
Nutrition per cup
Nutrient
Per cup
% RI
Energy
4 kJ / 1 kcal
<1%
Fat
0g
0%
Carbohydrate
0.2g
<1%
of which sugars
0g
0%
Protein
0.2g
<1%
Salt
0g
0%
Caffeine
Caffeine free
n/a
Per 200ml cup, no milk, no sugar.
Caffeine vs other drinks
Decaf coffee
4mg
Green tea
30mg
Dalgety Soursop and Moringa, 18
0mg
Instant coffee
80mg
Brewed filter coffee
95mg
Energy drink (250ml)
80mg
This tea: Caffeine free per 200ml cup.
Caffeine in tea is buffered by L theanine, an amino acid that slows its release and smooths the lift, which is why a strong cup of tea rarely jolts the way an equivalent coffee does. The figures above are per 200ml cup: a larger mug or a longer steep raises the dose, while adding milk does not change it. Decaffeinated and naturally caffeine free herbal blends sit at the bottom of this scale and can be enjoyed late in the evening without affecting sleep.
Allergens, dietary & safety
🌱VeganNo animal derived ingredients.🌾Gluten freeNaturally gluten free.😴Caffeine freeSafe at any hour.🍃0 kcalNo sugar, no fat in plain cup.🤰PregnancyUK guide: 200mg caffeine/day max.👶ChildrenServe cooled; caregiver judgement applies.
Manufactured in a facility that handles multiple tea types. Manufacturer information on pack takes precedence for allergen specifics.
Source:Teas.co.uk,
the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
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Questions about Dalgety Soursop and Moringa, 18 Tea Bags 40g
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What is Dalgety Soursop and Moringa? Most asked+
A caffeine free herbal infusion that pairs naturally dried Annona muricata (soursop) leaves with Moringa oleifera (moringa) leaves. No green or black tea base, no flavourings, no fillers. Soursop provides a soft tropical floral character; moringa adds the grassy earthy structural undercurrent. Designed for daily wellness drinking rather than as an occasional treat.
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Does it contain caffeine? +
No. Both ingredients are naturally caffeine free. 0mg per cup. Safe at any time of day or night, including just before sleep. The mild grassy character means it works equally well as a morning wellness cup or an evening wind down brew.
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How do I brew the perfect cup? +
Temperature: just boiled water (90-100°C). Steep: 5-7 minutes; the dense leaves need time to release their compounds. Service: drink plain to taste both botanicals honestly, or add a thin lemon slice to brighten the soursop floral note. No milk needed.
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Is it suitable for vegans, vegetarians and gluten free diets? +
Yes to all three. Two ingredient blend: dried soursop leaf and dried moringa leaf, nothing else. No animal derived ingredients, no gluten, no added sugar, no flavourings. Bag material is biodegradable paper and cotton string. Free from declared major UK allergens.
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Where do the leaves come from? +
Sourced from Jamaican smallholder farmers working with the Dalgety supply chain. Dr Henry Lowe, the Jamaican pharmacologist who founded Dalgety, built the company to bring Caribbean medicinal tradition botanicals to a wider market while paying growers fairly. Both leaves are sun dried at low temperatures.
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Can I cold brew this tea? +
Yes. Drop one bag into 250ml cold water and refrigerate 8-12 hours. The cold method extracts the gentler sweet floral notes from the soursop and softens the grassy edge of the moringa. Excellent over ice with a slice of lime for a summer wellness cup.
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What food pairs well with it? +
Particularly well with light Caribbean food: ackee and saltfish, coconut rice, light grilled fish. The neutral herbal character does not compete with delicate flavours. Also pairs naturally with tropical fruit salads where the soursop floral echoes mango and papaya.
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What does moringa taste like? +
Moringa is grassy and slightly earthy, similar in profile to matcha but without the caffeine. In this blend it provides the structural base that the soursop floral note sits on top of. Together they balance rather than fight each other for palate position.
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How is the packaging sustainable? +
The pyramid tea bags use biodegradable paper and cotton string, no metal staples, no plastic glues. The outer cardboard carton is 100% recyclable and FSC certified for sustainable forestry. Plant based pyramid mesh degrades naturally in home compost where labelled.
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How does it compare to other wellness teas? +
Versus Pukka or Yogi multi blend herbals: Dalgety keeps it to two ingredients for a transparent cup character; Pukka and Yogi layer five plus botanicals. Versus Twinings camomile style infusions: Dalgety offers Caribbean tradition rather than European herbal apothecary positioning.
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How should I store it? +
Store cool, dry and away from direct sunlight, in the original carton or an airtight tin once opened. Both leaves absorb ambient aromas easily, keep away from coffee, garlic and strong spices. Best aromatic strength within 6 months of opening; safe to drink for the full best before date.
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What other Dalgety teas do you sell? +
Three Dalgety products in the Soursop family alone: Pure Soursop, Soursop and Ginger, and this Soursop and Moringa combination. Dalgety also produces Pure Moringa and Moringa with Green Tea for the Moringa led range. All single origin Jamaican, all in 18-bag pyramid packs.
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When's the best time of day to drink it? +
Anytime. Caffeine free so safe before sleep. The mild herbal character means it works well as a morning daily wellness cup, an afternoon hydration drink, or an evening wind down brew. Most users build it into a routine rather than reaching for it occasionally.
Source:Teas.co.uk,
the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
If you reference questions and answers about Dalgety Soursop and Moringa, 18 Tea Bags 40g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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