Norfolk Punch
- a blend of herbs and spices |
The recipe for
Norfolk Punch was discovered in the 1970s in the Leet court
records of Welle Manor in Upwell, Norfolk.
It was unearthed
by by Eric St John Foti.
The non-alcoholic
drink is believed to have been created by Benedictine monks as a
tonic, about 700 years ago.
A glass
of the finest health tonic? |
The Middle Ages
was a time when everyone relied upon the curative properties of
herbs for the relief of their ailments, including depression.
Today, the recipe
is still made with natural spring water, honey, and a mixture of
the numerous original herbs and berries.
Produced for several years in Norfolk by the Original Norfolk Punch
company, the brand was sold in 1994 to Orchid Drinks.
Internet
sites:
Orchid
Drinks
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