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Sassafras Decoction

From The hearthstone; or, Life at home, 1883

Serves 4

Drink it frequently, either iced or hot.

Presented as published in 1883. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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Ingredients

Method

As published

This recipe was extracted from The hearthstone; or, Life at home (1883) by Laura C. Holloway, page 204. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

with a little sugar if preferred. A strong infusion is made at the rate of an ounce of sassafras to a quart of water

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