= . . = (EastneyEnder) wrote:

> Joseph Littleshoes wrote:
>
>>Oh im sure Harrods will have a version of it, spiced wine is a European
>>custom and i would be surprised if any particular major food supplier in
>>Britain did not carry some version of it.
>
>
> Thanks Joseph, but that doesn't really answer my question... What is Instant
> Cider mix?

Apple cider mix is a dry mix similar to hot chocolcate mix. You can buy
it by the package especially on university campuses or by the box at
some stores. There are a variety of brands. Here's a link with more info.
http://www.diamondcrystal.com/drin/drin-07.html

I keep a few packs on hand but much prefer the fresh to the mix. We can
buy fresh apple cider at the orchards or grocery stores and it tastes so
much nicer than the mix, IMO. The apple cider is non-alcoholic but can
be converted to alcoholic if you so choose and have the know-how
>
> Over here, cider is an alcoholic drink made from apples. I'm sure that's not
> what the gentleman put in his morning porridge!
>
> So I am guessing, some kind of mix made from non-alcoholic dried apple juice
> and spices? If so, then we have *nothing* like it in the UK, which is why I
> asked about importing it.
>
> Sue
> Portsmouth, UK