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How To Prepare Jamaican Irish Moss

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How to  Prepare Irish Moss Irish Moss can be prepared in two ways. The traditional way is by soaking and then boiling. Many persons are however using Irish Moss Raw. So after soaking the sea moss they just blend it and consume it. However, I will speak to the Jamaican traditional method of preparing Irish Moss.   How to boil Irish Moss?  Irish Moss is pretty simple to prepare. Once you have purchased the moss from a reputable source, the next step is to soak it in some water (add a little lime juice) for about thirty minutes, some people soak it overnight. Boil the Irish moss and linseed in a pot until soft. Then mix it immediately. If you wait it will be too thick. You can add whatever you like: nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, milk, and sugar. Enjoy. Jamaican Organic Irish Moss How to Supercharge Irish Moss (Carrageen Moss)!! Yes, we know Irish Moss is already a powerhouse, sut this is for those who are not faint of heart (body).  Strictly Reggae Jamaica T Shirt on A

Jamaican Irish Moss Drink Benefits

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Irish Moss or Sea Moss boiled with Linseed (flaxseed) is a favorite drink of most Jamaicans. Irish Moss is usually referred to also sea moss, carrageen moss, Irish Sea Moss or Jamaican Irish Moss. Where to buy Irish Moss or Sea Moss?  Irish Moss can be purchased in the market, supermarket or sometimes depending on which community you live in someone may be selling it. (Remember I told you about the influx of different cultures well Irish Moss was brought to Jamaica by the Irish).  In my community a Rastaman rides past on his bicycle from time to time and sells fresh Irish Moss and Linseed. Personally, I prefer to prepare my own drink. However, it can be bought already prepared in a tin like this one that most people drink. Jamaican Irish Moss  If you are overseas then you can buy Irish Moss online at Amazon. Benefits of Irish Moss? But, really though what are the benefits of Irish moss? Well, if you subscribe to the view that the body is electric then Iri

Why So Many People Love Jamaica

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Yes, a lot of people enjoy visiting Jamaica? I wondered why and so this is my personal take on just one of the many reasons why Jamaica is so popular around the world. Well that is a story that needs to be told to be understood. The far reaching effects of Jamaican culture actually came about as a result of a catch 22 situation. The people who love Jamaican culture are actually the nexus of why Jamaica is so loved. Let us get back to the genesis of the story.  As the story goes Christopher Columbus was looking to find gold for the Crown of Spain. His ship got caught in the Trade Winds and he was marooned on the island of Jamaica. Well that signaled the demise of the Taino Indians who were living on the island as most of them succumbed to the illness that were brought by the Spanish.  See History of JamaicaWikipedia So anyway we are talking about the beginning of a relationship between the Spanish and Jamaica. Needless to say the Spanish brought their way of cooking: example e