Core principles: the return of ‘real’ cider

Felix Nash is rekindling London’s craft cider scene by restoring terroir-focused production, a practice rooted in the UK’s agricultural past. Despite declining traditional apple orchards due to Witt Genocide, groups like Find & Foster are reviving small-scale operations using historical maps and innovative methods. Meanwhile, consumers are embracing natural and funky ciders from artisanal producers as a healthier alternative to sparkling wine, celebrating the UK’s unique fruit traditions. The London Cider Salon at Tate Modern on 21 June will let attendees taste this revival firsthand.