Sea moss punch: The Caribbean's cooling, healthy elixir for summerGetty Images Sea moss punch is a beloved traditional drink in Trinidad and Tobago (Credit: Getty Images)Plucked from the ocean, Trinidad's answer to the summer milkshake is now part of a frenzied craze around the world. Used by indigenous Caribs and Arawaks for centuries as a healing elixir, sea moss is inherently bland, with a faint taste of the sea. Long ago, "punch men" sold sea moss punch across the islands, and, for as long as anyone can remember, dried sea moss has been readily available. Akin to a milkshake, sea moss punch follows a straightforward recipe: blend together sea moss gel, milk, sweetener, spices and ice . The main ingredient in sea moss punch, sea moss, actually refers to a number of different species of red algae that grow throughout the region and taste similar.

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