The best citrus juicer depends mostly on how you’ll use it. For effortless daily juice, a metal lever press is unbeatable; for a quick squeeze of lemon or to take along, a compact stainless juicer is enough; and for clear juice with no pips or pulp, choose a model with a separator. Here’s how to get it right.
The main types of citrus juicer
Lever press (pro-style). The most powerful: the lever crushes the fruit and extracts maximum juice, even from oranges and grapefruit. The Professional Aluminium Citrus Press and the Metal Alloy Manual Press suit heavy use (family, home bar).
Compact manual (squeeze). Light and portable, ideal for lemons and limes. The Portable 304 Stainless Manual Juicer traps the pips and slips into a drawer.
Multifunction with separator. If you hate pulp and pips in the glass, the Multifunction Juicer with Pulp Separator filters for ultra-clear juice.
The 5 criteria that really matter
- Material: favour 304 stainless steel or aluminium/alloy: durable, no metallic taste, easy to clean.
- Mechanism: lever for least effort and most juice; manual squeeze for simplicity and storage.
- Capacity: lemons/limes for a compact model; oranges/grapefruit for a lever press.
- Filtering: anti-pip grid and pulp separator, depending on your taste.
- Cleaning: a dishwasher-safe, take-apart model cleans in seconds.
Which juicer for which need?
- Daily, large volume: lever press (aluminium or alloy).
- Lemon/lime on the go: portable stainless juicer.
- Clear, pulp-free juice: multifunction model with separator.
FAQ — Choosing a citrus juicer
Manual or electric citrus juicer?
For home use, a lever press extracts nearly as much juice as an electric one, with no noise or motor upkeep. Electric mainly pays off for very high, repeated volumes.
How do you get the most juice from a citrus fruit?
Bring it to room temperature, roll it firmly on the worktop before cutting, then press: you’ll get noticeably more juice.
Stainless steel or aluminium?
304 stainless resists acidity and adds no taste; aluminium is lighter and more affordable. Both are excellent if well made.
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