🇬🇾 Guyanese Sea Moss/Coco Tea (Guyanese Super Food) ITAL

Wash the Irish moss thoroughly to remove any loose debris or sand.

Soak the Irish moss in hot water to allow it to expand.

Prepare two coconuts for their juice or milk.

Add cinnamon sticks and three star anise to a pot.

Grate a whole nutmeg into the pot.

Add two cups of water to the pot and simmer on low heat.

Add the soaked Irish moss and two teaspoons of mixed essence to the pot.

Crack open the coconuts and save the water inside.

Chip the coconut meat out of the shell and chop it finely in a food processor with two cups of water to extract the milk.

Use a cheesecloth or strainer to extract two cups of coconut milk from the mixture.

Add the coconut milk to the pot and bring to a warm slow boil.

Stir the mixture and cover it to infuse the flavors.

Add half a cup of raw honey to the pot after simmering for about 30 minutes.

Remove the large debris from the tea and let it cool down.

Strain the mixture to remove grated nutmeg and spices before serving.

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