Authentic Some Early Coffee Substitutes

[donna]

Another farmer recommends Okra seeds too. He stated it taste good when made into coffee. "Okra is a large strong growing stalk, much like the castor bean. It should be planted as early as possible to miss the spring frost, as it bears until frost in the Fall. Prepare the same as coffee".
From James R. Knapp of Scott County, Illinois for the Nebraska Farmer, 1864.

 

[donna]

This was supposed to be with earlier post today on Substitute coffee. How can it be added to that thread and removed from this double post? Been having trouble posting. Keeps saying I already posted and when finally posted., did this post alone rather than with original thread.