
I did not taste the bitterness of blackcurrant but the apple comes through all the way. Blackcurrant tends to be bitter, reminding one of a cherry to an extent but different. I was first introduced to blackcurrant when I went to Dublin, Ireland for a study abroad years ago. I even shared some with my co-workers, making the slump of 3pm "juice hour!"īlac kcurrant Apple Juice: Blackcurrant may be more known to the eastern European palate. I had the opportunity to try several juices from Red Jacket Orchards and was really happy with the flavor combinations that they are offering. Their juices are not loaded down with additional items and flavors to capture what you think you should be tasting when it comes to fruit. Each of Red Jacket Orchards juices I've tried has ingredients I know. It's natural juice in the form that we should have and continue to experience it. It's not proclaiming to be 100% juice (with additives). It's not "natural" (with items from concentrate). What isn't 'all natural' or 'organic' these days? Well this really and truly is.

So what differentiates Red Jacket Orchards juices from others? First off, they're all natural. It expanded in the early 90s where the first apple fruit juice combos were developed and has continued to do so expanding in New York and having a warehouse in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Red Jacket Orchards has a long history stemming from 1917, but it's true start as the orchard we know now began in 1980. Apple juice/cider is one of those drinks that is healthy, tasty, and when warmed over the colder fall/winter months can leave you feeling calm and aching for a mug of steaming juice/cider while laying on your couch watching items from your Netflix queue.

The familiar logo and font calls out to those who know the brand and others who may be interested.

Red Jacket Orchards apple juice is a staple at farmer's markets in New York City and at Whole Foods (their juices can also be found at fine outlets in Pennsylvania & Ohio).
