CERTIFIED ORGANIC
SEA CIDER TEMPERANCE SERIES
Vancouver Island, BC
An exciting new Non-alcoholic line of organic ciders from our friends at Sea Cider is now available in Alberta! A portion of proceeds from the Temperance Series supports wellness programs in Canada that nurture physical, mental and social well-being.
Sea Cider is a farm-based cidery located on the Saanich Peninsula just minutes from Victoria, on Vancouver Island. The ten acre organic farm is home to over 1,300 apple trees, made up of over 50 varieties of heritage apples.
The Temperance Series of juices reminds us of “wellness” in the physical, mental and spiritual sense. It is about living a balanced life, and nurturing ourselves, our loved ones and our communities. As individuals, we each have unique approaches and aspirations, including our own views of what it means to live a balanced life. Our Temperance Series invites us to strive for a personal harmony that feels authentic, and reminds us to be open to simple pleasures, large and small, that bring colour and joy to our world. When we find ourselves feeling anxious in a hectic, chaotic world, we are reminded of the things that truly matter.
Certified Organic
Sea Cider is a certified organic farm in compliance with Canada’s National Organic Standards through ECOCERT. The certifications issued by Ecocert guarantee and highlight the best environmentally friendly and socially conscious practices. Sea Cider's organic practices focus on minimal intervention and prevention of disease and insect infestations through soil health and attentive tree maintenance. In particular, they maintain the health of the trees by encouraging and nourishing soil biodiversity and preventing soil erosion.
The Region
Vancouver Island’s Saanich area is well known for fruit farming. The proximity to the Pacific waters and sea breeze from the Haro Strait create the perfect environment for the apples in the orchard to develop optimal sugar and acidity. The orchard is protected by forest shelter to the south, and its east-facing aspect provides good air movement off the waters of Haro Strait. The seas also moderate our micro-climate, preventing dangerous freezes and allowing the apples’ acids and sugars to develop in abundance. The topsoil is rich with organic matter and nutrients, and just under the topsoil layer is three-foot layer of glacial till which provides good soil drainage. Below this, a deeper layer of fine clay holds moisture during our dry summers and provides an exceptional source of nutrients for the trees’ taproots to access.