Sausep tea: properties and subtleties of brewing

After a hard and busy day so nice to spend the evening with a cup of hot tea! Who among us does not like this tart invigorating drink, and in fact an immense number of varieties and blends can pleasantly surprise every tea lover, because you can always choose the aroma to your taste. In addition to taste, tea is a useful product, rich in antioxidants, it removes toxins and heavy metals from the body, has an antibacterial effect on the gastrointestinal tract, and also tones and improves blood circulation.

One of the amazing varieties - tea "Sausep", which is unlikely to leave indifferent to him.

Sausep (soursop, graviola, annona) - a tropical tree that reaches a height of 9 meters, grows on the territory of the Bahamas and Bermuda Islands, in India, on some Pacific Islands and in the tropical region of South America. Annona fruits grow in truly impressive size - weighing up to 7 kilograms and up to 35 cm in length. They have an unusual appearance: the elongated fruit is covered with spines, the peel of a dark green color brightens a little when the fruit is ripe, and the pulp is similar in texture to cotton.

Inside there are black seeds - they are not fit for human consumption, as they are poisonous. Fruits have a pronounced taste that resembles strawberries, pineapple and citrus fruits, collected in one fruit.

Unfortunately, in our country, sausep can be found only as part of tea, and even more often in the form of tea leaves soaked in the juice of this plant. But in tropical countries, where sausep grows, its fruits are used in the preparation of a variety of desserts, for example, sorbet, cakes, sweet nectars and syrups. Also from the soursop make an alcoholic drink on the fortress about the same as beer. And fresh juice from fruits is often mixed with milk and sweetened, getting a refreshing drink.

Sausep is a dietary product, it contains only about 50 kcal per 100 grams. At the same time, it is 85% water. Fruits are rich in fiber, vitamins and trace elements, mainly vitamins of group B, vitamin C, choline and vitamin PP. Also, Annona fruits are rich in potassium, magnesium and sodium, beneficial for the heart and blood vessels, calcium, phosphorus and iron, beneficially affecting the locomotor system.

Due to such a rich chemical composition, sausep actively fights against many ailments, such as:

• acute respiratory and viral diseases (increases immunity);
• depression;
• excessive body weight (speeds up the metabolic process);
• liver disease (except liver failure);
• swelling (effectively removes excess fluid from the body);
• inflammation of the joints and bones (for example, gouty).

Also of the positive effects of sausepa on the body can still be distinguished:

• beneficial effect on vision;
• reducing the risk of strokes and heart attacks;
• positive effect on the skin, slowing the aging process;
• normalization of the intestinal bacterial flora;
• Intensification of cerebral circulation, which is useful with increased psychological and mental stress.

So far, researchers of this speculation have argued that the cure of cancer with the help of this plant in comparison with chemotherapy is several times more effective and has no side effects. However, a full study and confirmation of the theory will take several more years.

In addition to a large number of positive effects on the body, it is possible to identify and negative:

• a large amount of caffeine is present in the composition of sausepa, because you should not use this product to people who are contraindicated in this substance;
• sausep is able to reduce pressure, therefore it is necessary to use it with caution and in a limited amount to use hypotensive;
• for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with high acidity, it is also necessary to exclude the use of this fruit;
• in case of renal and hepatic insufficiency, it is absolutely contraindicated to use this product;
• with increased nervous excitability and insomnia, tea with sausep should not be consumed, since it can harm the body;
• you should not drink a drink from sausepa to children of preschool age, and after 6 years, it is advised to give children weak tea to increase immunity;
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding is not the best time to take sausepa, as its influence during these periods has not been fully investigated.

The history of drinking unusual tea with sausep begins in Tibet and Mongolia. Initially, the juice of this plant was used for the production of medicinal ointments and was the basis for drugs. From archaeological sources it is known that sausep tea was originally made in the form of large pressed tiles. It is also known that in China, adding a small amount of jasmine was considered an excellent addition to fragrant sausep tea.

In the production of tea with sausep, green tea, which is familiar to everyone, is often taken as the basis, since it is believed that the maximum benefit of the resulting drink is achieved in combination with it, but black is allowed. Green tea is much richer in nutrients than black, as it undergoes a shortened fermentation cycle. In most cases, Ceylon tea is used in the production of this type of beverage.

There are two options for making tea with sausep.

• Large, twisted, already fermented tea leaves are taken and soaked with sausep fruit juice. Since the juice has a fairly rich aroma and taste, it turns out a drink that is not inferior to tea with artificial flavors.
• Dried pieces of sausep fruits are added to the finished tea.

When choosing tea in the store, you should pay attention to the composition, since in our time there is a huge amount of artificial additives in the tea leaves. Therefore it is worth making sure that you buy tea with sausepom without synthetic additives.

The optimum temperature for brewing tea is from 80-90 degrees. For each glass of water you need to take 0.5-1 tablespoons of dry tea, tightly close the lid on the pot with hot tea and press for about 5 minutes - that's all, fragrant tea is ready!

However, this tea has a secret: after the first brewing, it does not lose its properties, and, the second time by filling the rest of the mixture with water at the same temperature, you can get an even more tasty and rich drink. The only point: when the second brew is recommended to hold the water a little longer, it is optimal even to use a thermos. Often, special connoisseurs of this tea even pour out the first batch of tea in order to enjoy only the bright second brew.

Be careful with the amount of tea leaves, as some people like the very bright taste of tea and brew it strong enough. With the same tea you should be careful, because with a large amount of tea leaves the taste of the drink only gets worse - it becomes cloying.

The most important thing in the use of this tropical tea is the measure. So, it is limited to 3 cups of drink per day, as some studies have shown that with a larger amount of daily use, the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease is possible.

In stores you can find the following brands.

• Heladiv - one of the most affordable types, which is easy to find in supermarkets and online stores. Made on the basis of Ceylon tea with the addition of dried fruit sausepa.
• Mervin - large-leaf tea with the addition of pieces of fruit, can be found in bags and in loose form.
• Mlesna - Ceylon tea, soaked with sausepa juice.
• Hyson - an affordable product with large pieces of soursop fruit.
• Gutenberg - Ceylon tea, soaked with aromatic oil sausepa.

To learn how to brew Sausep tea, see the next video.