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I just read that the term ‘toast’ for drinking to someone’s health comes from burnt or spiced toast added to wine in Medieval times to improve flavor. Does anyone know what said toast was spiced with?

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I just read that the term ‘toast’ for drinking to someone’s health comes from burnt or spiced toast added to wine in Medieval times to improve flavor. Does anyone know what said toast was spiced with?	150