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What Did They Drink?
Most of the beverages consumed by the colonists were
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alcoholic. Unclean water could cause illness and the alcohol in beer and cider killed bacteria in the water used to make these beverages. Because colonial beer contained very low levels of alcohol (1/2 to 1 percent), children could also drink it. Wine was favored among the upper classes. Tea and hot chocolate were also popular among people who could afford to buy it, and serving these hot drinks was often used as an opportunity for a party or social gathering.
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