Beef tea was much used in cases of debility or convalescence where the strength of patients had to be built up. There were various methods of making this.
One method involved mincing or cutting up beefsteak and then putting it in a jar or dish with a pint and a half of cold water or barley water. The jar was covered, placed in a saucepan of water and simmered for several hours.
Alternatively, the container was placed in a cool oven overnight. The contents were strained and the fat removed.
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