Angel Brand Jamaican Herbs & Spices

Authentic Angel Brand Jamaican herbs and spices: dried soursop leaves, sorrel, cerasee, mauby bark, senna leaves, isinglass, linseed, gum arabic, moringa seeds, allspice and more. Buy 2 or more packs and save.

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Jamaican Herbs & Spices

Wild-harvested Angel Brand herbs from Jamaica: sorrel for Christmas sorrel drink, soursop leaves and cerasee for bush tea, mauby bark, Irish moss thickeners and the everyday spices of a Jamaican kitchen.

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From $4.99 · Buy 2+ packs and save up to 6% · Pickup on 87th St

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Caribbean drinks

Sorrel, mauby & the spices that make them

Everything you need for homemade Jamaican sorrel drink at Christmas and ice-cold mauby all year round.

Dried Jamaican Sorrel

The red hibiscus behind classic Christmas sorrel drink.

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Mauby Bark

Boil into bittersweet, spiced Caribbean mauby.

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Cinnamon Sticks

Warm spice for sorrel, mauby and cornmeal porridge.

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Ground Allspice (Pimento)

The heart of jerk, stews and sorrel drink.

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Bush teas

Jamaican bush teas, the way grandma made them

Soursop leaf tea before bed, a bitter cup of cerasee, senna for a regular cleanse and gentle chamomile. Wild harvested and dried the traditional way.

Dried Soursop Leaves

A mild, calming soursop leaf tea, naturally caffeine free.

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Cerasee

The famous bitter bush tea for a traditional cleanse.

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Senna Leaves

Classic senna tea, taken in short courses for regularity.

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Chamomile Flowers

A gentle, honey-like evening tea.

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Pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication? Check with your doctor before drinking herbal teas.

Irish moss & porridge

The secret to thick, creamy Irish moss

Jamaican Irish moss drink and peanut punch get their rich body from linseed, isinglass and gum arabic. Buy all three and make it the way it's done back home.

Linseed (Flaxseed)

Boils into the smooth gel that thickens Irish moss.

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Isinglass

The classic Jamaican thickener for drinks and porridge.

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Gum Arabic

Natural acacia gum for silky punches and sweets.

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Moringa Seeds

Whole seeds for your daily wellness routine.

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Kitchen spices

Spices for curry goat, stew chicken & rice and peas

Fresh thyme on the stem, fiery bird pepper and the whole spices every Jamaican kitchen reaches for. From $4.99, buy 2 or more and save.

Recipes

Two Jamaican classics to make at home

Christmas favorite · makes about 2 quarts

Jamaican sorrel drink

1. Rinse 2 cups of dried sorrel and put it in a large pot with a thumb of sliced fresh ginger, 6 pimento (allspice) berries and a cinnamon stick.

2. Pour in 8 cups of boiling water, cover and steep 4 to 6 hours or overnight. Strain, sweeten to taste, add a squeeze of lime and chill. Serve over ice.

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Thick & creamy · about 4 glasses

Jamaican Irish moss drink

1. Boil a tablespoon of linseed and a small piece of isinglass in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes until it thickens, then strain the gel.

2. Blend the gel with soaked Irish moss (sea moss), milk, a little dissolved gum arabic, nutmeg, vanilla and sweetener. Chill well before serving.

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Questions we hear at the store

Jamaican herbs & spices FAQ

Where can I find a Jamaican grocery store near me?

Yado African & Caribbean Market is a Jamaican and Caribbean grocery store at 1651 E 87th St, Chicago (Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM, Sun 11 AM–5 PM). Not in Chicago? We ship Jamaican herbs, spices and groceries anywhere in the U.S., usually within 2 business days.

What is sorrel?

Sorrel is the dried red flower of the hibiscus sabdariffa plant. In Jamaica it's steeped with ginger, pimento and cinnamon into sorrel drink, the bright, spiced drink served at Christmas.

How do you make Jamaican sorrel drink?

Steep 2 cups of dried sorrel in 8 cups of boiling water with fresh ginger, pimento (allspice) berries and a cinnamon stick for 4 to 6 hours or overnight. Strain, sweeten, add lime and serve chilled. See the full recipe above.

What is cerasee tea used for?

Cerasee is a very bitter Jamaican bush tea that many families drink as a traditional cleansing tea. Simmer a small handful in water for 5 to 10 minutes, strain and sweeten with honey if you like.

What is soursop leaf tea good for?

Soursop leaf tea is a mild, caffeine-free herbal tea many people enjoy as a calming evening drink. Simmer 3 to 5 leaves in about 4 cups of water for 10 to 15 minutes, then strain.

What is mauby?

Mauby is a bittersweet Caribbean drink made by boiling mauby bark with spices like cinnamon and cloves, then sweetening and serving it over ice. It's especially popular in Trinidad, Barbados and Jamaica.

What is isinglass used for in Jamaica?

In Jamaica, isinglass is a traditional thickener for Irish moss drink, punches and porridge. It's usually boiled with linseed, then strained and blended into the drink.

Do you ship Jamaican herbs and spices?

Yes. Every Angel Brand herb and spice ships across the U.S., usually within 2 business days, or you can pick up at our Chicago store. Buy 2, 5 or 10 packs of any herb and save up to 6%.

Are these herbs safe during pregnancy?

Some herbs, like senna and cerasee, aren't recommended during pregnancy. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, check with your doctor before drinking any herbal tea.

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Your Jamaican grocery store on 87th Street

Visit Yado African & Caribbean Market at 1651 E 87th St, Chicago, or order online for fast shipping anywhere in the U.S. Questions? Call 872-802-4724.

Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PM

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