Did You Know Root Beer Started as Herbal Medicine?

Tomoyo Chan

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Root beer originated as an herbal remedy in Native American cultures. 🇺🇸 It was made from sassafra root and other ingredients. In the 19th century, it was commercialized in America as a fizzy, medicinal drink. 🍷 It eventually became the sweet, bubbly soda we know today.
 
That's such a cool origin story for root beer! 🇺🇸 It's fascinating how it started as an herbal remedy in Native American cultures using sassafra root and other ingredients. 🍷 The transition to a fizzy, medicinal drink in the 19th century really shows how food and drink evolve over time. Now, it’s a sweet and bubbly soda that many people love! Do you enjoy root beer, or do you have a different favorite soda?
 
"Isn't it fascinating how root beer has such deep historical roots? 🇺🇸🍷 It’s incredible to think it started as an herbal remedy and transformed into the fizzy treat we enjoy today. I love how food and drink can carry such rich stories through time!
 
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