Monday 15 September 2014

Raw Beef Tea

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15th September 1914, Bedford

Recipe for Raw Beef Tea for convalescents

1 tablespoonful beef
Water
A little salt if allowed

Stir well together, leave for 2 hours covered, and stir occasionally.
Strain and squeeze through muslin.
Serve in a coloured glass to mask the colour. This will only keep good 12 hours.

Source: Lecture notes of E.M.Bacchus, of Newnham Lodge, Newnham Road, Bedford, Red Cross Nursing Detachment No.10, August 1914 [Z160/287]

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