Sea Moss Tea: The Ultimate Health Elixir You Need to Try Today!

Sea moss tea is the newest must-try healthy beverage everyone has been talking about lately! It is loaded with nutrients and provides many health benefits.
 
And the best part? There are many different sea moss tea recipes, from classic blends with cinnamon and ginger to unique combinations incorporating other superfoods like burdock root and bladderwrack powder.
 
So, why not treat yourself to a nice cup of sea moss tea this evening and reap the incredible benefits of this powerhouse drink? Settle in, savor the warmth, and discover your new favorite tea!
 
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What is Sea Moss Tea?

Sea moss tea is an herbal tea made with sea moss, an edible alga that naturally grows along the Atlantic coast of Europe and North America and in the Caribbean. The tea is typically made by steeping dried or fresh sea moss in hot water, although it can also quickly be made by adding sea moss gel to your cup of tea.
 
Sea moss is a common name for several red seaweeds. Irish moss is Chondrus crispus; our wildcrafted Saint Lucian raw moss and gel use Eucheuma cottonii. This much-loved seaweed is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on earth. It is celebrated for its 92-of-102 mineral profile, including iron, magnesium, calcium, and iodine.
 
While this seaweed can be consumed in many ways, including raw, in capsules, gel, or powder, drinking sea moss tea is a great way to reap its exceptional benefits for health.
 
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Sea Moss Tea Benefits (vs. Sea Moss Gel)

Eating sea moss gel or taking sea moss capsules are popular, convenient ways to take sea moss. However, when prepared as a tea, sea moss offers another enjoyable way to bring seaweed into a wellness routine. Its nutrients are relevant to normal immune function, digestion, and skin nutrition, and a warm cup makes a lovely part of your day.
 
Traditional sea moss tea is made by steeping sea moss in hot water, allowing its nutrients to be extracted into the liquid. The water can then be drunk, but any remaining parts of the seaweed are discarded. While it’s a convenient and quick way to add sea moss to your diet, the infusion contains the compounds that pass into the water.
 
Sea moss gel is made by blending soaked sea moss with water. It can be eaten pure, added to foods and drinks, or even used on the skin. Eating sea moss gel retains the whole seaweed in your serving, including its fiber, because you're consuming the entire plant rather than just the nutrients infused into your tea.
 
Ultimately, it's, first and foremost, a matter of personal preference. Some people may find drinking sea moss tea easier and more convenient, while others may prefer the gel for its more complete nutritional profile. The best alternative to enjoy both simultaneously is to add sea moss gel to your tea!
 
Related article: 4 Easy Ways to Make Sea Moss Gel at Home!
 
Sea moss contributes iodine, with amounts varying by species and preparation, so consume it in moderation and never exceed the recommended serving on your product. Count sea moss across all foods and supplements in your day. If you have a thyroid condition, take medicines, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician which seaweed preparations fit your routine.
 
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How to Make Sea Moss Tea

There are several ways to make sea moss tea, including raw or sea moss gel. Here are our favorite sea moss tea recipes:

Sea moss tea – Traditional recipe

The traditional way to make tea is by brewing dried sea moss. It provides a slightly thick tea with the goodness of your chosen sea moss. However, most people find the taste of sea moss unpleasant. That’s why we like to add natural sweeteners and spices to our brewed sea moss tea. Here’s an easy recipe! Rinse food-grade raw sea moss thoroughly to remove salt and debris before brewing. For a ready-to-mix option, use the gel recipe below.

This batch uses 1/4 cup sea moss and 4 cups of water for four one-cup portions.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of dehydrated raw sea moss
• 4 cups of water
• Natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, stevia, coconut sugar, date sugar, molasses, monk fruit, etc. (optional and to taste)
• Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, star anise seeds, or licorice root (optional and to taste; see the licorice guidance below) 

1. Divide the cleaned sea moss among four cups or infusers, about 1 tablespoon per cup, and add your chosen spices.
2. Pour 1 cup (8 ounces) of freshly boiled water over each portion and steep for 7–10 minutes. Make one cup at a time if you prefer.
3. Strain out the sea moss and spices using a strainer or infuser.
4. Add natural sweeteners of your choice and to your taste.
5. Enjoy your flavorful and nutritious sea moss tea!

Organics Nature's Raw Dried Sea Moss

Making sea moss tea with sea moss gel  

Adding sea moss gel to your tea is a wonderfully easy way to make sea moss tea. As mentioned above, this method offers additional benefits as sea moss gel contains the entire plant, bringing whole-seaweed ingredients into your cup.
 
There are two methods for making sea moss tea using sea moss gel. The first one is incredibly simple - all you need to do is add 1 or 2 tablespoons of sea moss gel to your favorite cup of tea.
 
The second method requires a bit more preparation time but allows you to create your own unique flavor and spice blend. Here’s our favorite recipe:
 
Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of sea moss gel
• 2 cups of hot water
• Cinnamon and nutmeg powder
• Natural sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, stevia, coconut sugar, date sugar, molasses, monk fruit, etc.) 

1. Add 2 tablespoons of sea moss gel to a large teacup.
2. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg powder to taste and mix.
3. Pour the 2 cups of hot water over the sea moss gel in a large heatproof mug or teapot and stir until evenly mixed. Share between two cups if you like!
4. Add sweetener to taste, if desired.
5. Stir well, and enjoy!

Organics Nature's Mango Pineapple Sea Moss Gel 

Can you put sea moss gel in hot tea?

Yes, you can put sea moss gel in hot tea. It's even a smart way to have sea moss! For this recipe, we like to stir the gel into hot tea after taking the water off the heat.
 
Heat can affect some vitamins and other compounds, depending on temperature and cooking time. Minerals are not destroyed by ordinary cooking heat; some pass into the water, which you drink in your tea. The FAO’s food-processing discussion explains how preparation affects nutrient retention.
 
For our gentle mixing method, ensure the water used to prepare your sea moss tea is not too hot or boiling before adding your sea moss gel. Give it a good stir, let your cup reach a comfortable drinking temperature, and enjoy!
 
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Sea moss and bladderwrack tea bags

Preparing tea bags is a fun and crafty way to make sea moss tea! You can make tea bags with pretty much any dried or powdered ingredients.
 
For a flavorful botanical blend, try combining sea moss, bladderwrack, and burdock root, as we do in our sea moss capsules. Here’s a flavorful recipe for homemade tea bags! Keep the ingredients dry while mixing and storing; use cleaned, fully dried food-grade sea moss for the tea bags.

Make the licorice optional and choose herbs that suit your needs. Licorice can affect blood pressure, potassium, and medicines, especially with regular use. Omit it if you have high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, or are pregnant; ask your clinician about herbal blends while breastfeeding or taking medicines. You can still enjoy the cinnamon-and-ginger flavor!
 
Ingredients:

• 1 part cut dried wildcrafted sea moss
• 1 part burdock root
• 1 part cut licorice root (optional; see the guidance above)
• 1 part cinnamon chips
• 1/4 part bladderwrack powder
• 1/8 part ginger
• 1/16 part black pepper
• 1/16 part star anise seed

1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients.
2. Put about 1 teaspoon of the mixture into each food-grade tea bag. For this stored blend, use cleaned, fully dried food-grade sea moss prepared according to its supplier’s directions. Keep every ingredient dry during mixing and storage.
3. Store the tea bags in a cool, dry place.

Organics Nature's Irish moss, Bladderwrack, and Burdock Root Capsules

We'd love to hear from you! Have you ever tried sea moss tea? How do you like to prepare it? Don't hesitate to leave a comment below and join the conversation!