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As winter draws to a close and the first signs of spring begin to appear, cider makers and orchard growers across the UK celebrate an ancient tradition known as Wassail . Rooted in folklore, community, and the rhythms of the orchard, Wassail is one of the oldest cider-related customs still observed today. What does “Wassail” mean? The word Wassail  comes from the Old English greeting “waes hael” , meaning “be well”  or “good health.”  Over time, it became both a toast and a c

When you pour a glass of cider, it’s easy to think first about apples, orchards, and craftsmanship. But behind every great cider is a much smaller (and often overlooked) contributor: the bumblebee. The vital link between bees and apples Apple trees rely on pollination to produce fruit, and bumblebees are among the most effective pollinators of apple blossom in the UK. Their size, strength, and ability to work in cooler, damper spring conditions make them perfectly suited to o