Wash the moss well, and soak it for half an hour or more in a little
cold water. To half an ounce or a handful of moss allow one quart of
water, or rather of rich milk, if the patient can take milk. When the
water or milk is boiling, add the soaked sea-moss, and sugar to taste.
Let them simmer until the moss is entirely dissolved. Strain the juice
into cups or little molds. Many boil a stick of cinnamon with the water
or milk, and flavor also with wine; but the simple flavor of the
sea-moss is very pleasant. It may be served with a little cream and
sugar poured over it.