A cider press is a device used to extract juice from apples and other fruits, primarily for making cider. It typically consists of a large container where the fruit is placed, and a pressing mechanism that applies pressure to crush the fruit and release its juice. Cider presses can vary in design, from simple hand-operated models to more complex mechanical versions. The juice collected can be fermented to produce alcoholic cider or pasteurized for non-alcoholic beverages. This traditional method of juice extraction has been used for centuries and remains popular among home brewers and orchardists.