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Drink Tasting

Season 1 Episode 1 | 3m 00s

Lucy Worsley visits an old tavern, which once welcomed patrons through Henry VIII’s reign, to learn more about historic drinks enjoyed during the holidays. She joins two modern day brewers to try a traditional Tudor mead, also known as metheglin, which is made with a honey base.

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