There's no denying the global love affair with coffee. From the scent of freshly ground beans to the morning brew ritual, coffee is an integral part of our day.
However, in pursuing healthier living and dietary enrichment, coffee lovers continually seek ways to enhance their favorite beverage's nutritional profile. Enter sea moss, a nutrient-dense natural supplement making waves in the wellness community.
This article explores the new sea moss coffee trend. Whether you're a coffee connoisseur, a nutritionist, or simply love experimenting with food trends, here's why and how to give your morning cup of joe the healthiest twist!
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What is Sea Moss?
Sea moss is a common name for several red seaweeds. The species known as Irish moss or Chondrus crispus, is a type of seaweed naturally growing in the Atlantic waters near Ireland, Europe, and North America. Our wildcrafted Saint Lucian raw moss and gel use Eucheuma cottonii; our Irish moss capsules and collagen powders use Chondrus crispus.
The alga is recognized for its exceptionally high nutrient content. It's rich in many vital nutrients like iodine, calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamins, including Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, and beta-carotene. It’s also an excellent source of prebiotic fiber.
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This superfood has been enjoyed for centuries in many cultures and traditional wellness practices. Its nutrients and fiber are relevant to everyday nutrition and wellness, including:
- Providing nutrients relevant to normal immune function
- Contributing iodine for normal thyroid function
- Adding fiber for digestive health
- Promoting skin health
- Supporting joint and bone health
- Fitting into balanced weight-management meals
In its raw form, sea moss is typically sun-dried and sold as a whole-food product. But it’s most commonly consumed in gel or capsules. Sea moss gel is very convenient to use and can easily be incorporated into foods and drinks, coffee included!
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Can You Put Sea Moss in Coffee?
Absolutely! Adding sea moss to your coffee brings seaweed nutrients into a familiar daily ritual. Sea moss is celebrated for its 92-of-102 mineral profile, and a small portion makes it easy to enjoy this versatile ingredient.
Sea moss gel blends very well with hot liquids and provides a creamier texture. Plain gel has a mild taste, so it lets the coffee flavor shine. Fruit-infused gel brings its own flavor: our Mango Pineapple gel offers a tropical twist if that’s your style!
Here are some things to keep in mind before putting sea moss into your coffee:
- Sea moss quality: Only choose high-quality, wildcrafted, organic sea moss for your cup. Our raw moss is hand-harvested in Saint Lucia, sun-dried, and third-party tested for purity. Rinse raw moss before preparing gel, and choose a ready-made gel with an ingredient list you like. We love the ocean-grown approach; learn how it differs from pool-grown sea moss!
- Sea moss quantity: The exact amount of sea moss you add to your coffee depends on your preference and tolerance. But stay within the recommended daily dosage, as taking too much sea moss can cause side effects.
- Use sea moss gel: Raw sea moss or sea moss powder may have a strong ocean-like taste not everyone likes, especially in their morning coffee. But, on the contrary, plain gel has a mild taste and is easy to add to your drinks. Our current Mango Pineapple gel contains real fruit, so it contributes a fruity flavor. Prefer a familiar coffee-shop taste? Try our Vanilla-Caramel Collagen Sea Moss powder, which mixes into hot or cold drinks; use its own labeled scoop.
- Stir gel in after brewing: This is an easy, gentle mixing method. Heat can affect some vitamins and other compounds, depending on temperature and time, but minerals are not destroyed by ordinary cooking heat. When making sea moss coffee, make sure your coffee is off the heat before adding the sea moss gel.
- Stir well! When adding sea moss gel to your coffee, stir it well to mix it fully. You can add it to your coffee along with any other ingredients you usually use, such as milk or sweetener.
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How much sea moss gel should you put in your coffee?
As mentioned above, adding sea moss to your coffee brings seaweed ingredients into a drink you already enjoy. But having too much of it could be harmful to your health, mainly because of its high iodine content.
Like any multivitamin or health supplement, reaping sea moss’s health benefits is more about consistency than quantity. A modest portion is an easy place to start, following your product’s directions.
While the daily amount of sea moss you should consume depends on your individual health and nutritional needs, our gel routine uses 1–2 tablespoons daily, following the current jar’s directions. That is the total across your drinks and foods, rather than extra gel for every cup. The recipes below start with 1–2 teaspoons for a smaller culinary addition; choose the amount that suits your taste within your daily serving.
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Additionally, like with any health supplement, it’s always best to start with a small amount and stay within your product’s directions. If you have a thyroid condition, take medicines, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, your healthcare professional can help you plan seaweed intake around your needs.
How To Make Sea Moss Coffee
When consumed raw, sea moss has a somewhat unique taste and texture that not everyone enjoys in their coffee. Therefore, sea moss gel is the best way to incorporate it into coffee thanks to its smooth texture. Use plain homemade gel for a mild taste, or a fruit-infused gel if you enjoy a tropical flavor experiment.
Here are two excellent sea moss coffee recipes for you to try tomorrow morning:
Recipe 1: Basic Sea Moss Coffee
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of your favorite brewed coffee
- 1-2 teaspoons of sea moss gel
- Brew your coffee as usual.
- Stir in the sea moss gel until it's fully dissolved.
- Add sweetener or creamer if desired.
- Enjoy your coffee.
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Recipe 2: Sea Moss Coffee Latte
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of your favorite brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup of milk (or a non-dairy alternative)
- 1-2 teaspoons of sea moss gel
- Sweetener to taste (optional)
- A pinch of cinnamon (optional)
- Brew your coffee as usual.
- While your coffee is brewing, heat your milk in a saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling. You could also use a milk frother if you have one.
- Stir the sea moss gel into the hot coffee until it's dissolved.
- Pour the heated milk into the coffee, stirring gently to combine.
- Sweeten your sea moss coffee latte to taste, and sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon if desired.
- Enjoy your creamy sea moss latte!
What about you? Have you tried putting sea moss in your coffee? What’s your favorite recipe?
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