Bladderwrack seaweed

Bladderwrack seaweed

Watercolour on yupo paper 

59cm x 96cm 

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This bladderwrack sample was gathered at the West Strand after a high tide. 

This Ancient Coastal Drink has Modern Relevance.

Seaweed tea is a warm infusion made by steeping edible seaweeds — typically brown seaweeds like kelp or bladderwrack — in hot water.

Unlike herbal teas made from land plants, seaweed tea delivers nutrients that are difficult to obtain elsewhere in the diet, particularly iodine, trace minerals, and unique polysaccharides. The result is a mineral-rich drink that supports the body at a foundational level rather than providing a short-term stimulant effect.

Depending on the species used, seaweed tea can taste lightly briny, mildly savoury, or subtly earthy. Many people describe it as closer to a light broth than a traditional tea.