Jamaican Cookery

Peppermint tea is one of Jamaica’s most trusted herbal drinks. Brewed from the peppermint bush, it carries a sharp menthol flavor that clears the head, soothes the stomach, and refreshes the body. (Read about Jamaican peppermint bush here .) Watch video recipe here Ingredients 1 small piece of fresh mint stick with leaves 1 cup boiling water Sweetener of your choice (optional) Instructions Break off a small piece of the fresh mint stick with leaves. Wash it thoroughly. Put the mint into a cup. Pour one cup of boiling water over the mint. Cover and steep for 5 minutes . To maintain the heat, pour boiling water into another container and place the cup with the mint tea inside it. After the 5 minutes, strain off the tea into another container. Sweeten with your favourite sweetener. Drink hot. Mint tea is normally eaten with Excelsior water crackers (tough crackers). People Also Ask What does drinking peppermint tea do for your body? Nothing big, it...

Fresh Jamaican peppermint bush sold in the markets  prized for tea, remedies, and everyday use  What Is the Peppermint Bush? The peppermint bush in Jamaica is a hardy herb with a sharp menthol aroma when fresh. It is not the same as imported peppermint, but it carries a similar scent and is widely used in teas and home remedies. Where It Grows Peppermint bush thrives in deep rural areas of Jamaica. Attempts to grow it in towns often fail, but in places like Chapelton, Frankfield, and Summerfield in Clarendon, the plant flourishes in yards and gardens.  Market Value Bundles of fresh peppermint bush are sold in local markets for around $150 per bundle. This makes it both a household staple and a small‑scale income source for rural families. Fresh vs. Dried Peppermint Bush • Fresh: Strong peppermint scent, green leaves, sharp aroma. • After 2 days: Begins to dry, scent fades, leaves lose vibrancy. • Dried: Processed and packaged for supermarkets, used for tea and remed...

Authentic Jamaican Corn Dumplings: A Heritage Recipe Long before commercialized cornmeal was a pantry staple, Jamaicans relied on the land. Authentic Corn Dumplings are a labour of love, made from dried Jamaican field corn that has been left to mature on the cob. While dried corn is becoming harder to find and more expensive often costing $1000 for just six ears the effort is worth it. By grating and sieving the corn yourself, you unlock a rich, natural sweetness and a hearty texture that "cornmeal dumplings" just can't replicate. This is how our ancestors cooked, and it remains the gold standard for any Jamaican breakfast or dinner. Corn dumplings and cornmeal dumplings are not the same Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 3 People Ingredients 3 Dried Jamaican Field Corn (Must be dried on the cob) 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour 1 Pinch of Salt (for the dough) Water (as needed for kneading) Dash of Salt (for the boiling water) Instructions ...