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"No further service, doctor, Until I send for three." Cymbeline. Beef Tea No. 1 Cut one pound of lean beef in small pieces. Cover with one pint of cold water, and add two level teaspoonfuls of salt. Let soak one hour. Put in a double boiler and let simmer gently. Do not let it boil. Strain and serve at once with toasted crackers.

Beef Tea No. 2 Cut a pound of lean beef in small pieces and put into a sterilized Mason jar. Add a sprig of parsley, two or three celery leaves, and salt. Pour over a pint of cold water. Screw on the top and put into a kettle of lukewarm water, and let it come gradually to a boil. Cook for three or four hours. Strain and serve.

Beef Tea No. 3 Pour hot water over one half teaspoonful of beef extract. Stir well, and season with salt, pepper, and celery salt. This may be served hot or in a glass with cracked ice.