The Fun of Making Cider: Genuine Jaffrey Fruit / Cider / Wine Press  Buying Guide

You'll be surprised how quickly and easily the stainless-steel grinder in the Jaffrey Cider and Wine press reduces a bushel of apples to a juice-filled pulp. Then, once the pressing tub is loaded, you turn the pressing screw and out comes sparking fresh cider. Everyone in your house will want a turn with this powerful, easy-to-use tool.

How long will the press last?

Genuine Jaffrey Presses have been built in Kansas since 1983 with satisfied customers across the USA. Each press is solidly crafted with a maple frame and cast iron grinder for years of enjoyment. And, your purchase is covered by a one-year limited warranty and money back guarantee.

The Jaffrey press isn't just for apple cider. Recipes for all kinds of fresh fruit juice, apple butter and boiled cider jelly are included with your press. It also quickly transforms all kinds of fruit to juice for the fermenting process for wine or hard cider.

What features does it come with?

• Heavy duty 1" diam. pressing screw with Acme thread exerts a powerhouse of pressure with a minimum effort. Four threads per inch permit fast travel.
• Grinder bolts to press frame. A hardwood drum studded with eight rows of stainless steel teeth is mounted on a steel crankshaft inside the cast iron casing.(Grinder can be easily removed from press and mounted on a sawhorse or other support, allowing one person to grind fruit, another to press juices.)
• Heavy cast-iron flywheel with hardwood handle rotates drum mounted on steel shaft -- all perfectly balanced for smooth, easy grinding.
• Large steel-banded pressing tub will hold up to one bushel of pulp inside the fitted, fine-mesh pressing bag. It will keep the skins, stems and pulp inside the bag letting only the juice flow through. You must order them extra as they are not included with the press
• Entire press frame and tub are now SOLID MAPLE for super strength. You must apply a final finish of our one part epoxy coating or varnish, lacquer or mineral oil.
• Uprights of sturdy maple and the extra wide-stance legs provide total stability under grinding and pressing action.
• Sliding collecting tray with bottom juice drain.

Making cider with the Genuine Jaffrey Cider and Wine Press is so much fun from start to finish, everyone at your house will want a turn at this powerful, easy-to-use tool!  First, you'll be happily surprised at how easy it is to operate the rugged stainless-steel toothed grinder — it takes just minutes to reduce a bushel of apples to juice-filled pulp Then, with the pressing tub loaded, you slowly begin turning the massive pressing screw — and watch faces around you light up with anticipation as the fresh, sparkling cider begins flowing into your collecting bucket.

And the flavor of those newly-pressed juices is beyond compare! After tasting pure, completely natural apple cider you've made yourself, you'll never go back to "store bought" ...So much better for kids and grownups than sugary soft-drinks.

Ciders and juices for year round enjoyment

You can make this handsome press the centerpiece of a festive cider making party — celebrate autumn by inviting friends and neighbors to bring their own apples and join the fun...Or, get the whole family involved in making a year's supply of cider for you freezer — in just one afternoon...Or, buy fresh fruit in bulk and store it pressing "out of season" — any time of year!

If you enjoy making your own wines at home, you'll find the Jaffrey Cider and Wine Press is ideal for quickly transforming a variety of fruits into juices for fermenting ...Make good old-fashioned hard cider for an array of warming winter drinks...Turn out mouthwatering treats like apple butter, boiled cider jelly, mulled cider or cider cake (we'll provide the recipes), all with cider from your Press.

You'll be amazed at all the ways you can use this versatile tool. And it's so much fun to use, you won't want to put it away. Youngsters can turn this efficient Press into a real moneymaker, producing gallons of cider for neighborhood sales. It's a great tool for community gardeners, small commercial orchards and garden clubs.

How do I make cider?

Making cider with the Genuine Jaffrey Cider and Wine Press is so much fun from start to finish, everyone at your house will want a turn at the powerful, easy to use tool!  You'll be happily surprised at how easy it is to operate the rugged stainless steel toothed grinder--it takes just minute to reduce a bushel of apples to juice filled pulp.  Then, with the pressing tub loaded, you slowly begin turning the massive pressing screw-and watch faces light up with anticipation as the fresh, sparkling cider begins flowing into your collecting bucket.

The flavor of those newly-pressed juices is beyond compare!  After tasting pure, completely natural apple cider you've made yourself, you'll never go back to "store bought"--so much better for kids and grownups than sugary soft drinks. 

1. After lining tub with pressing bag (not included), load grinder hopper with fruit.	2. Turn flywheel as fast as you can. You can install your own motor if you like. Pulp falls into tub.	3. When tub is full, fold ends of pressing bag over pulp, add platen and lower the pressing screw.	4. Tighten screw, pause a few moments - tighten again. Juice will start flowing into collection tray. Excessive pressure does little good and may harm your press.	5. Now, try a taste of your fresh, sweet cider - incredibly delicious

How do I use this press year round?

You can make this handsome press the centerpiece of a festive cider making party--celebrate autumn by inviting friends and neighbors to bring their own apples and join the fun.  Get the whole family involved in making a year's supply of cider for your freezer in just one afternoon.  Buy fresh fruit in bulk and store it for pressing out of season any time of year!

How do I make wine with the Jaffrey Press?

If you enjoy making your own wines at home, you'll find the Jaffrey Cider and Wine Press is ideal for quickly transforming a variety of fruits into juices for fermenting.  You can also easily make old fashioned hard cider for an array of warming winter drinks.

What else does the Genuine Jaffrey Cider / Fruit / Wine Press help me make?

The press will help you to turn out tasty treats such as apple butter, boiled cider jelly, mulled cider, and cider cake.  The recipes are included in the instruction manual. 

How to find "free fruit"

If you grow your own fruit, the days you press cider with your family are truly special ones — the culmination of a summer's waiting for harvest.

But even if you don't own a single fruit tree, with a bit of scouting you can probably collect bushels of fruit for pressing at little or no cost. Shop around at local orchards and farms. Some farmers may let you pick "windfall" apples without charge. No matter if they're bruised — they'll make wonderful juices too!

The Genuine Jaffrey Cider and Wine Press is truly a lifetime investment, made by hand with highest quality materials to work long and hard for you year after year. It's so easy to use almost anyone can make gallons of juices without trying. It can save you money on your grocery bills — and provide endless hours of family enjoyment.