From Orchard to Bottle: How Fresh-Pressed Cider Comes to the Orchard Shop
There’s something special about a glass of apple cider in the fall. At Minnetrista, that cider is more than a seasonal favorite—it’s made fresh right here, with apples carefully sorted, washed, and pressed before being bottled and stocked in the Orchard Shop.
If you’ve ever picked up a jug of cider at The Orchard Shop and wondered how it got there, the process begins with the apples.
It Starts With the Apples
Before the apples ever make their way into the press, they’re sorted to make sure only the best fruit goes into each batch. Once sorted, the apples are thoroughly washed and prepared for pressing.
From there, it’s time to turn fresh apples into cider.
Pressed Fresh, Right Here
The apples are loaded into the cider press, where they’re crushed and pressed to release their natural juices. There’s no need for complicated ingredients or additions—the cider is made from the apples themselves.
No water. No added sugar. Just fresh-pressed apple cider.
The cider-making process happens at least once a week during the season, and often more frequently, so the cider you find in The Orchard Shop is made fresh and ready to enjoy.
From the Press to the Bottle
Once the apples have been pressed, the fresh cider is packaged and prepared for the Orchard Shop. Each batch makes its way from the press to the shelves, ready for visitors to take home.
That means when you pick up a jug of fresh-pressed cider, you’re getting a product made right here at Minnetrista and prepared in small, regular batches throughout the season.
A Taste of the Season
Whether you enjoy it chilled, warm or alongside your favorite fall treat, fresh apple cider is one of those simple pleasures that makes the season feel a little more special.
The next time you’re visiting Minnetrista, stop by the Orchard Shop and pick up a jug of fresh-pressed cider. And the next time you take a sip, you’ll know exactly where it came from—from carefully sorted apples to the press, the bottle and finally your table.
Fresh apples. Freshly pressed. Ready for fall.