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The host emphasizes the ingredient list, which includes spices that are not commonly found today, such as spikenard, grains of paradise, and long pepper. Many of these spices have dubious availability, making it essential for viewers to consider substitutions. For example, alternatives like nutmeg and black pepper can stand in for harder-to-find ingredients. Throughout the demonstration, the host maintains a light-hearted approach, humorously lamenting the bureaucracy of sourcing these rare spices during quarantine.
Crafting the Hippocras