Irish Moss vs Sea Moss vs Purple Sea Moss: What's Actually the Difference?
The names are a mess. We'll just say it. Irish moss, sea moss, gold sea moss, purple sea moss, Jamaican sea moss. Customers come in...
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Herbal Secrets
Herbal wisdom, wellness tips, and community stories from Jamaica Herbal.
A Saturday in Lauderdale Lakes: Juice, Herbs, and Community
Saturday morning, a little after nine. The first blender of the day is already going, somebody's playing Beres Hammond low behind the counter, and Miss...
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How to Make Jamaican Sorrel Drink (The Way We Grew Up Drinking It)
Ask any Jamaican what Christmas tastes like and you'll get the same answer: sorrel. That deep ruby-red drink, spiced with ginger and pimento, cold from...
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What Happens at a Walk-In Herbal Consultation (No Appointment Needed)
People get nervous about the word "consultation." We hear it in their voice on the phone. Do I need an appointment? Is there a fee?...
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Cerasee: The Bush Tea Every Caribbean Grandmother Kept in the Kitchen
If you grew up in a Caribbean household, you already know cerasee. You knew it before you could pronounce it. You knew it by the...
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Sea Moss in South Florida: How to Spot Real Wildcrafted Irish Moss
Sea moss questions are probably the ones we answer most at the counter. Where's it from? How do I know it's real? Why does the...
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Soursop and Graviola: Same Plant, Two Names (A Simple Guide)
Here's a conversation we have at the shop at least once a week. A customer picks up a bottle of graviola leaf extract, squints at...
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The Best Smoothies in Lauderdale Lakes (According to Our Regulars)
By 11am on a Saturday, the blenders at our Lauderdale Lakes juice bar don't really stop. There's a rhythm to it. Ice, fruit, sea moss...
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How to Use Sea Moss Gel: 7 Ways Our Customers Actually Use It
Somebody asks us this almost every day at the counter: "Okay, I bought the jar. Now what do I do with it?" Fair question. Sea...
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