A glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, a dash of fresh lemon on fish: home-squeezed citrus is nothing like industrial juices, often low in vitamins and high in added sugars.
Squeezing your own citrus means more flavour, more vitamins and zero additives. You just need to know how to extract maximum juice and choose the right tool. Follow the guide.
The benefits of fresh citrus juice
Squeezed at home and drunk quickly, a citrus juice keeps the essence of its nutritional qualities, where shop juices oxidise and lose vitamins:
- Rich in vitamin C, a natural antioxidant.
- No added sugar or preservatives, unlike industrial juices.
- Incomparable taste: the freshness of just-squeezed fruit.
- Versatile: to drink, in cooking, in cocktails or vinaigrettes.
⭐ Our favourite
Professional Aluminium Citrus Juicer – Fresh Lemon Orange and Lime Juice in Seconds
Our favourite: the professional aluminium citrus press. Its powerful lever extracts every last drop from lemons, oranges and limes in seconds, pip-free and effortlessly — the quality of a juice bar in your home.
Extracting maximum juice: our tips
The same fruit can yield far more juice depending on the method. Here are the techniques that make the difference:
| Tip | Effect | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit at room temperature | +30% juice | The fibres relax |
| Roll the fruit first | Easier juice | Breaks the inner membranes |
| Press in two goes | All the juice extracted | Repositions the pulp |
| 10 s in the microwave | Maximum juice | Heats and loosens |
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Professional Manual Citrus Juicer Metal Alloy — Power Lever, Seed-Free, Anti-Drip
Must-have best-seller: the manual lever citrus press in metal alloy. Sturdy and pip-free, it tackles the firmest citrus in a single movement — a reliable classic that lasts for years.
Storing your fresh juice well
Fresh juice is fragile: vitamin C oxidises quickly on contact with air and light. To enjoy it at its best:
- Drink it within 20 minutes for maximum vitamins.
- Store it in the fridge, in a closed container, 24 h maximum.
- For later, freeze it in ice-cube trays: handy for cooking.
💡 Chef’s tip — Don’t throw away the zest! Before juicing, take the zest with a peeler or grater: it flavours cakes, vinaigrettes and marinades. Choose unwaxed citrus in that case.
Portable Manual Stainless Steel 304 Citrus Juicer – Fresh Juice Seed-Free
To squeeze anywhere, even on the go, the portable manual citrus press in 304 stainless steel is compact and indestructible. Ideal for a dash of fresh lemon at the office, on a picnic or in the kitchen.
Lemon, orange, lime: each to its use
Lemon juice lifts fish, sauces and vinaigrettes and stops cut fruit oxidising. Orange is enjoyed as a morning juice or dessert. The more tangy lime elevates cocktails and Asian or Mexican cooking. A good citrus press makes the most of them all, with maximum yield.
Frequently asked questions
How do you extract more juice from a lemon?
Take it out of the fridge ahead of time, roll it firmly on the worktop, then press it with a lever citrus press. A 10-second spell in the microwave boosts the yield further.
How long does fresh homemade juice keep?
24 hours maximum in the fridge in a closed container, but ideally drink it within 20 minutes to preserve vitamin C. You can also freeze it.
Does fresh citrus juice make you gain weight?
Consumed in moderation and with no added sugar, it’s a healthy, vitamin-rich drink. Always prefer home-squeezed juice over often-sweetened industrial juices.
In short
Squeezing your own citrus means treating yourself to freshness, vitamins and authentic taste without additives. With a good citrus press and our extraction tips, every fruit will give its best.