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Fresh juice tastes nothing like the bottled kind. Whether you want morning orange juice, green juice or our homemade apple juice, the best juicer for you depends on what you juice most and how much time you have to clean up.
The Three Types of Juicer
- Centrifugal juicers: a fast-spinning blade and mesh. Very quick and affordable, great for apples, carrots and hard fruit. Louder, and less efficient with leafy greens.
- Masticating (slow / cold-press) juicers: slowly crush and press produce. More juice, less foam, better for greens and wheatgrass, and the juice keeps longer. More expensive and slower.
- Citrus juicers: reamers or lever presses just for oranges, lemons and limes. Simple, cheap and easy to clean.
What to Look For
- Wide feed chute: less chopping before juicing.
- Few parts and dishwasher-safe pieces: the easier it is to clean, the more you’ll use it.
- Yield: slow juicers extract more juice, so you buy less produce.
- Noise: slow juicers are much quieter – nice for early mornings.
Our Recommended Juicers
1. Masticating Slow Juicer (Omega or Hurom style)
The best choice if you love green juice. High yield, rich juice and quiet operation.
Why we like it:
- Highest juice yield
- Great for leafy greens
- Quiet
Keep in mind:
- More expensive
- Slower and more parts to wash
2. Centrifugal Juicer (Breville style)
Fast and easy – drop in whole apples and carrots and get juice in seconds. A great first juicer.
Why we like it:
- Very fast
- Wide chute means less prep
- Affordable
Keep in mind:
- Louder
- Less efficient with greens
See centrifugal juicers on Amazon →
3. Lever Citrus Press
A heavy, lever-style press for oranges and grapefruit. Squeezes every drop with almost no effort and rinses clean in seconds.
Why we like it:
- Simple and durable
- Easy to clean
- No electricity needed
Keep in mind:
- Citrus only
See citrus presses on Amazon →
Tips for Better Homemade Juice
- Juice cold produce – it tastes fresher.
- Mix sweet and green: apple or pineapple balances spinach and kale.
- Drink centrifugal juice straight away; slow-pressed juice keeps 24–48 hours in the fridge.
- Rinse the juicer immediately after use, before pulp dries.
No juicer yet? See how to make apple juice without a juicer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which juicer is best for beginners?
A centrifugal juicer is fast, affordable and easy to use. A citrus press is enough if you mainly drink orange juice.
Is a masticating juicer worth it?
If you juice leafy greens or juice often, yes – it extracts more juice and the juice keeps longer.
How long does fresh juice last?
Centrifugal juice is best within a few hours. Cold-pressed juice keeps 1–2 days in a sealed bottle in the fridge.
