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About Thursday 27 August 1663

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I believe the orange water was used for flavoring in cooking based on this: https://regencyredingote.wordpres…

The article notes that the water was made from orange blossoms, had a strong citrus scent and taste of orange. It would go well with the sugar as an expensive and useful gift.