The Epicure's Almanac or Diary of Good Living
April 21st : BEEF TEA
Chop up half a pound of gravy beef quite free from fat, and put it into a pint and a half of water, cold; let it simmer over a slow fire for half an hour, skim it constantly, season it with salt to your taste, put in four cloves, and keep it over the fire for another half hour; strain through a muslin sieve, and serve with toasted bread.