Sea moss is a popular superfood loved by celebrities, and Marks and Spencer is the latest retailer to jump on the trend
Marks and Spencer is selling a new £2 Cold Pressed Sea Moss shot with a ‘unique mineral kick’. The supermarket has refreshed its chilled drinks range for 2026, with a lion’s mane drink and a collagen drink also included in the colourful mix – easily spotted on shelves due to their luminous hue.
While the entire range has caused something of a commotion on social media, where shoppers are having fun taste-testing the drinks, the sea moss shot is attracting lots of attention. It’s not just the turquoise colour that’s got people talking, though the blue drink probably wouldn’t look out of place in the cleaning aisle.
Sea moss might just be one of the trendiest superfoods going at the moment, with the backing of multiple celebrities, including Dua Lipa. It’s little surprise then that lots of people have been tempted to try the new £2 Marks and Spencer sea moss shot, myself included.
According to Web MD, sea moss, also known as Irish moss or red seaweed, may support thyroid health and boost the immune system, though research is still in its early stages. Offering their spin on the trend, Marks and Spencer has released a drink containing coconut water, lime, ginger, and the all-important sea moss.
The product description says: “High-quality red algae sea moss from the Irish Atlantic gives this shot its unique mineral kick, perfectly balanced with coconut water, zesty lime and a hint of warming ginger. High in iodine, vitamins C, B1, B6 and B12 which helps support the immune system.”
For my part, I’ve been intrigued by sea moss since learning that Dua Lipa takes it as part of her wellness routine. The singer gave fans some insight into a typical morning when she shared her ‘Everyday Beauty Routine’ with Vogue, last year.
In the video, the superstar was seen taking her vitamins and supplements, which included a vitamin C supplement followed by sea moss gel. The sea moss was quickly washed down with water, as Dua commented it was ‘not great’ tasting.
So going into my experiment, I knew the Marks and Spencer sea moss drink probably wasn’t going to be something I’d choose just based on flavour. Instead, I was interested in whether it’s something I could stomach on a daily basis if I wanted to incorporate the shot into my routine.
My verdict? I’m sorry to say, I had a similar reaction to Dua, even with the added ingredients. While the drink wasn’t as salty as I’d worried it would be, it otherwise tasted exactly as I would expect sea moss to, which was, to sum it up in a couple of words, rather unpleasant. It wasn’t dreadful, though, but I think the ginger helped the taste.
It wasn’t so bad that I had to drink it as a shot; I took a few mouthfuls so I could really pay attention to the flavour. It wasn’t enjoyable, though. As you might expect, it has quite a strong taste, and the consistency isn’t pleasant either. Even after shaking the drink several times, it wasn’t entirely smooth.
I much preferred the Lion’s Mane shot, which didn’t leave a nasty aftertaste. For me, it was too unpleasant to drink regularly, but it could be well worth a go if you’re looking to try sea moss.
