Comments on: Apple Cider Tea (2 Ways!)

By: Karoly

Karoly — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 22:27:31 +0000

Hi, Alexa
It is highly probable that K’s comment about acidity is the result of a misunderstanding involving vinegar. But it “may” not involve cider vinegar at all, depending upon where K lives. In the US, “apple cider” usually refers to apple juice – unfermented and the fermented kind is called “hard cider”. Just about anywhere else in the world, the unfermented kind is just apple juice and “cider” refers only to the fermented, alcoholic beverage – that’s certainly true in the UK and most of the English-speaking world and also applies to the Spanish and French equivalents. [In any case, “Cider” originates from a Hebrew word for strong drink/drunkenness! See wikipedia.]

Again, outside the USA, it is accepted that Cider is made primarily with apples, so there is no need to refer to “apple” cider – it is just “cider”. A similar drink made with Pears is called Perry, although some do refer to “pear” cider.
Some varieties of [hard] Cider are a) very strong and b) not at all sweet, in addition, c) some clear varieties of traditional West Country [West of England, that is] Scrumpy don’t have much colour and don’t even taste that much of apples – or at least, more like sour apples. Oh, yes, and d) can be absolutely lethal despite a relatively low % of alcohol. Outside of the North American context, apple cider ain’t necessarily “nice and sweet and appley.” I will admit, though, that I would not describe any cider as acidic, so this is purely hypothetical.

By the way, I intend no disrespect in these comments. I am simply pointing out different linguistic usage, in this case the US is the exception. By the way, am trying the recipe as I write.

By: Alexa [fooduzzi.com]

Alexa [fooduzzi.com] — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 21:05:52 +0000

In reply to K. Hmm...did you use apple cider or apple cider vinegar? Apple cider (what the recipe calls for) shouldn't be acidic! It's nice and sweet and appley. :)

By: K

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 05:31:05 +0000

A cup of apple cider for 2x? I tried to make this but it was impossible to drink.. too acidic even when adding double water. Such a waste of tea and apples :(

By: Alexa [fooduzzi.com]

Alexa [fooduzzi.com] — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 17:56:13 +0000

In reply to Angela Vannest. SO yummy! Hope you loved it!

By: Angela Vannest

Angela Vannest — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 01:51:00 +0000

You spoke to my heart… I don’t drink sweet tea either, but I love tea! I got away from sugar in my drinks years ago. I bought some apple cider today and went looking for confirmation that I can mix it with tea. I can’t wait to try this!!! Thanks for posting it!

By: Tobbe

Tobbe — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 21:22:18 +0000

Just tried this. Both warm and cold.

Definitely going with the hot version! And the bourbon isn’t even optional, it has to be in there! ;)

Thanks for the recipe :)

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 18:05:48 +0000

Love apple cider!