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  • The Cider Gum eucalyptus is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 50 feet in height. It is cold-hardy in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10. The tree produces coin-shaped leaves. Cider Gum…

  • Photosynthesis is a natural process that many organisms use to obtain energy. Although many different types of living beings can use photosynthesis, the organism most commonly associated with…

  • A cider house is a type of drinking establishment that sells alcoholic cider. Cider houses were common in the United Kingdom, though many now exist in name only, due to changes in taxation laws during…

  • A rack and cloth press, also known as a screw press, is a traditional hand-operated machine used to press apples. Apples are placed between several layers of rack and cloth, which are called "cheese."…

  • The "rack and cloth" method of pressing apples is used among home cider makers. American cider-making companies used this process as early as the 1800s. The rack and cloth pressing system ensures an…

  • Making fresh apple cider is a traditional fall pastime when orchards are full of the last harvest of apples. While the process of making cider is simple and requires very few steps, the tools needed…

  • Cider is an alcoholic drink traditionally made from apples. It is hard to determine the age of cider making, but researchers think it originated with either the ancient Romans or Egyptians. Nowadays,…

  • Apple cider is made by crushing the juice out of apples using a press. This is a labor-intensive and time-intensive activity, which makes it a good occasion for getting some friends together to have a…

  • Pasteurization and using pectic enzymes are the two basic methods for getting rid of pectin when making cider. Pasteurization is a process of heating the cider and maintaining that heat level until…

  • With a cider press, you can easily make apple cider at home. A cider press applies pressure to crushed apples to extract the juice. The apples are usually held in a muslin bag to keep the pulp out of…

  • A cider press allows you to make your own fresh apple cider in a snap. Nothing compares to homemade cider, and you can heat it for mulled cider, make spiked cider, serve it chilled, or even turn it…

  • Brewing cheap cider is easier than you think. There is one very important aspect that can determine the difference between good, drinkable cheap cider, and undrinkable, sour cider: sterilization.…

  • Cider making traditions in France date back to the middle ages and they have perfected the dry sharp tastes that characterize this wine-like drink. Unlike many American and British made ciders, the…

  • The number of imported ciders has grown rapidly in the last few years and English cider is now more accessible than ever before. When buying cider, it is worth knowing a little bit about your product…

  • All the flavor of wine; none of the alcohol? Is that really possible?

  • Are you looking for a drink that none of your friends know about? Then this British drink, Scrumpy Cider, is the one you should try! It is a unique blend of spices and fruits that has been enjoyed in…

  • French cider makers are known for blending a variety of apples to create a well-balanced flavor. Made without preservatives and under the cleanest of conditions, ciders from France are often more…

  • Nothing evokes the sense of autumn like the taste of fresh apple cider. The state of Washington is the largest producer of apples in the country, which means apple cider is a state specialty. Here…

  • Spanish cider is produced mainly in the Basque and Asturias region of the country. This drink is known for its complex flavors, which include honey, plum, green apple and vanilla. Traditionally, last…

  • One of the best things about the change of seasons, from summer's heat to the crisp, cool days of autumn days, is a cup of hot, fresh apple cider on a chilly day. The addition of raspberry adds a…

  • The Aspall cider brand comes from Suffolk, England, and the Chevallier family that continues to operate the business dates the origin of the cider-producing operation at 1728. The name comes from the…

  • The addition of cider to these yams make them better than any yams you've had before. Serves 8.