Cider

Cider is a special drink made from apples. It's like apple juice, but sometimes it has tiny bubbles, like soda pop! It can be sweet or a little bit sour, depending on the apples used. People have been making and drinking cider for a very, very long time. It's a delicious way to enjoy the taste of apples, especially when they are in season.

People have been making cider for thousands of years! Imagine ancient Romans and Vikings enjoying this apple drink. They would press apples to get the juice and then let it sit. Sometimes it would get fizzy all by itself! It was a popular drink because apples grew in many places, and it was a way to keep the apple flavor around for longer.

Cider is special because it's made from fruit! It's a way to enjoy apples in a different form. In some places, like England, cider is super popular and people drink it all the time. It's also used in cooking to add a yummy apple flavor to dishes. Plus, it's fun to say 'cider'!

Making cider starts with apples! First, the apples are washed and then crushed or pressed to squeeze out all the juice. This juice is then left to ferment. Fermenting is like a magical process where tiny natural things called yeast eat the sugar in the juice and make a little bit of fizz and a special taste. Then, it's ready to drink!