Apple Blossom is perhaps best known as being white with hints of pink, however the range of colour varies greatly in our Orchards from one variety to another with some flowers being deeper Pink or Crimson in colour.

Despite the unpredictability of  this seasons weather it looks like The Kent Cider Orchards are producing a great crop, with the hundrers of new Cider Apple Trees planted last year firmly building their Kent roots.

It was a beautiful cold, clear and frosty night, but our toes and hands were kept warm by the big bonfire and plenty of warm SPICED CIDER.

Bread and salt was left for the Robins and CIDER was given to the the “King” tree in accord with tradition.

This year all of our guests donned masks creating a magical atmosphere , there were some fantastic homemade masks to be seen ( check out our Facebook page for the full album! )

The music and songs along with the blessing of the trees were provided by a number of our friends from ‘The Dead Horse Morris’ of  Whitstable, Kent.

At the events we have attended so far this year our “Iced Spiced Cider” has been proving a firm favorite on the Hot Spring days that we have been having.

Serving Suggestion:

Take one large jug add a generous handful of ice, a couple of wedges of juicy fresh orange and a sprig of garden mint. Serve in a tall glass. Delicious!

From British Oysters and Kentish free range chicken to Romney Marsh lamb and locally caught sausage! Deeson’s is a privately owned restaurant situated in the heart of the historic cathedral city of Canterbury. They pride themselves on using the best produce that Kent – the allotment of England – has to offer.

This weeks menu has a mouthwatering dish cooked in our fruity, delicious, Discovery Cider. Made from apples picked from Ossiers Farm Teynham.

Roast free range chicken breast in a delicious Discovery cider,cream and shallot sauce with mussels.

Along with a fantastic selection of local Ale and wine you will find our award winning Gala/Bram and the mouthwatering Bittersweet blend.

Opening Times
Mon – Sun 12pm – 4pm and 6pm – 10pm

Light lunch served
12pm – 4pm

Main menu served
Mon – Sat 12pm – 3pm and 6pm – 10pm

Sunday lunch served
Sun 12pm – 4pm and 6pm – 10pm

25 – 26 Sun Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2HX

01227 767854

www.deesonsrestaurant.co.uk
info@deesonsrestaurant.co.uk

Last year we picked the fruit from this delicious, strawberry flushed apple from late August through September.  Tydeman Early can be dated back to Kent orchards from 1929  and is a very juicy, bright crimson apple with some delicate, darker red striping.

This cider is a favourite with a number of our restaurateur’s whose customers find that it is a great accompaniment to a wide range of foods.

We have a limited quantity of this unique single variety cider so make sure you get to try it!

Cider, bread and salt were left as an offering to the tree spirits to ask for a good crop for the year to come. All in all a nice way to welcome the new year.

Although we still have a bit of winter to get through, the hedgerows and the animals that make them their home are beginning to show  signs that spring is not to far away.

Pruning is nearly over and we have started preparation for the planting of our new orchard.

After an extremly busy and hectic December with the “Spiced Cider” January gives us the opportunity to re-group and plan for the year ahead.

In addition to our range of  UNIQUE,  HAND PRESSED,  ARTISAN APPLE  CIDERS  we have added to our range a PEAR CIDER, which is the quintessential taste of the KENT HARVEST.

An interesting and exciting year ahead!

The Sunday Times

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Fresh ginger, cinnamon, cloves, star anise all go into the making of this scrumptious sweet cider.

Serve gently warmed as a relaxing treat on a cold evening.

Fantastic on its own, even better with a mince pie or two.

Our Spiced Cider is available to buy online or through our numerous outlets.

A range of our most popular ciders will be available and with a bit of luck, the first of our new season’s cider.

A great weekend of entertainment for the whole family.