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Spice Merchant
Hard Cider with Chai
Loads of spice aromas--cinnamon, cardamon, cloves & anise. Made with freshly brewed AppalaChai! tea. Semi-sweet on the tongue with an astringent tea finish. Pair with Thai curries, spicy dishes & flavorful cheeses.
170 calories/5g residual sugars (per 12oz)
series
Flagship
available
Year-round
ABV
6.4%
AWARDS
2026 NC Wine Competition - Gold
2025 NC Wine Competition - Cup Winner - Best Cider
2025 NC Wine Competition - Double Gold
2024 NC Wine Competition - Best Of - Best Cider
2024 NC Wine Competition - Silver
Xpress Best Of WNC 2026 - 3rd Place - Best Local Cider
Xpress Best Of WNC 2025 - 2nd Place - Best Local Cider
Xpress Best Of WNC 2024 - 3rd Place - Best Local Cider
Xpress Best Of WNC 2022 - 3rd Place - Best Local Cider
Xpress Best Of WNC 2021 - 2nd Place - Best Local Cider
2018 2nd Annual Cidercraft Awards - Spiced/Botanical - Gold
2018 GLINTCAP - Spiced Cider - Bronze
2017 GLINTCAP - Spiced Cider - Bronze
FRESH PRESSED
APPLES
FRESH PRESSED
APPLES
We press our own juice from local apples. As fresh as can be.
cut the
SUGAR
Less is more. Low residual sugar is better. We like our ciders dry.
Keeping it
REAL
Ciders made from real ingredients. No artificial or 'natural' flavors here.
WE GO
LOCAL
Supporting local farmers and local causes. Staying true to our core.
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