Do you know that consuming at least one serving of citrus juice will not only boost your general health more than other types of fruits, but also prevent risks of heart diseases, cancer and other sicknesses? And freshly made juice is much better than the boxed ones because you can be sure that there’s no added preservatives or sugar.
There is a variety of citrus juicers types that serve different people and their need. To save you all the hassle of having to dig through all the information, here’s a review of my top 10 favorite citrus juicers of all kinds for you to choose from. Let’s begin.
1. Cuisinart CCJ-500 Pulp Control Citrus Juicer, Brushed Stainless
This list wouldn’t be complete without the all-time favorite Cuisinart CCJ-500 Pulp Control Citrus Juicer.
The machine is made from BPA-free plastics and features a brushed stainless-steel body which looks expensive and will last for a long time. The juicing cone can be rotated and is adjustable to 3 different diameters, enabling it to extracts from small limes to big grapefruits.
The principle of this juicer is so simple that anyone, even first-timers, can use it with ease. Simply place the half-cut fruit on the reamer and press it down on your hand. If you let up for a quick second and start juicing again, you will notice the cone automatically reverses direction!
An electric citrus juicer can yield much more juice than a regular manual orange juicer. By switching the spinning direction, the juicer can get the most out of the citrus.
What’s more, the Cuisinart citrus juicer is designed with a one-of-a-kind “Final spin”, which is similar to that of some clothes washing machine. After juicing, press the clear plastic lid down onto the juicer and the reamer will squeeze all the remaining pulp into juice with centrifugal force. Impressive, isn’t it?
There’s also a snap-up spout for keeping the juice from getting all over your countertop. And feel free to have small talks while the juicer does its job because the machine works quietly and nicely.
One small notice is that the juicer works best with large citrus like oranges or grapefruits since smaller fruits might require more strength to keep it steady. Overall, couldn’t ask for a better juicer for my health.
2. Eurolux ELCJ-1700 Electric Citrus Juicer Squeezer
If you find washing your juicer a nightmare with its pile of tiny parts that not only takes time cleaning but also assembling? Try this Eurolux ELCJ-1700 Electric Citrus Juicer?
The citrus juicer comes at the perfect size, not too tiny but not bulky that takes up a huge space in your kitchen. And there are no extra pieces that accompanies the juicer besides the 3 basic parts, which means no extensive direction reading or complex assembling!
The stainless-steel housing creates a sleek, modern look and special suction cups at the bottom help keep the machine stable on your kitchen surface. The 160W motor is powerful and quiet at the same time.
Operating this machine is a breeze, simply press the cone down to start and release pressure to stop. The design of the removable filter is a considerate feature to accumulate the fine pulp. Those who wish to add some texture to their juice can simply add the pulp into their drink.
The machine also comes with a handle for a cleaner juicing. However, my advice would be not to use your hand to pin the fruit down instead, since the handle might crush the fruits should you accidentally use too much strength.
Because there’s no container included in the set, it’s might be pretty tough to find a suitable one with the right height to hold the juice. Still, I would highly recommend this machine for its impressive price and value!
3. Switol Manual Cold Press Citrus Juicer, Commercial Hand Gray Cast Iron Squeezer with Stainless Steel Strainer
If electric lemon juicers aren’t your thing, how about this Switol hand press citrus juicer?
The juicer seems heavy duty at first, but it’s actually not that bulky as many expected and is built to last for a very long time. The machine can easily be stored in a pantry without costing you too much kitchen space.
The bottom part can be removed for cleaning and the top dome is easy to wipe clean with a dishcloth. For the strainer, simply throw it into the dishwasher or handwash. Leave the pieces out to air dry and put them back later.
This machine can be used with ease. All you have to do is half slicing your fruit and centering it under the presser, then pushing the handle down. The little strainer can catch the pulps and seeds that are squeezed out, giving you a rich, tasty and healthy glass of juice in no time.
Despite being manual, hand juicers actually have several competitive edges over electric-run ones. The former’s squeezer doesn’t rub the rind, making your juice taste bitter. Plus, since it doesn’t require electricity to run, you can feel free to place it wherever most convenient for you.
The machine might require some lockscrew tightening with a provided hex beforehand, which only takes some time. All in all, a great juicer with high utility and quality, definitely worth a try!
4. Top Rated Zulay Premium Quality Metal Lemon Lime Squeezer – Manual Citrus Press Juicer
Sometimes simplicity is the best policy. And this Zulay Premium Quality Metal Lemon Lime Squeezer is an outstanding example.
Don’t be fooled by its cheery and bright appearance. This is actually a heavy-duty, metal lime squeezer with a smooth powder coating to prevent any rusting when reacting with the acidic fruits.
Whether it’s a small or larger sized lime, this press will extract every last drop with its 2-in-1 design. The result is a perfect juice with no pulp, no seeds or rinds. You will no longer have a desire for those boxed, reconstituted juice sold at the store.
What’s more, the press requires minimum effort to press down using 2 or even 1 hand. I can guarantee there will be no wet or cramped hands from having to hand squeeze or using several lime juicers out there on the market.
If you have used an electronic or manual citrus juicer before, chances are you will dread the prospect of the afterwards cleaning. Not with this Zulay hand squeezer, however. Clean it by hand with ease, or simply throw it in the dishwasher on your lazy days. And can you imagine how much space can be saved compared to other bulkier juicers!
If I have to be picky, I would have complained that the tool does leave a bit of pulp unsqueezed on the fruit, which is quite expected being a hand juicer. All of that aside, this is a high-quality, user-friendly and easy to clean juicer that can be used almost daily for you and your beloved.
5. Proctor Silex 66331 Alex’s Lemonade Stand Citrus Juicer, 34 oz
This Proctor Silex 66331 Alex’s Lemonade Stand Citrus Juicer is by no means a fancy juicer, but it will impress you with its performance.
The machine is compact and portable which takes up minimal space on your countertop or in the drawer. The cord can be wrapped around and tucked in at the bottom for no dangling wires. It’s also light for easy carrying around, should you want to take it to work or on a picnic.
The material is mostly plastic, which is understandable given such price. The bright yellow and the adorable design will compliment and add vitality to your kitchen.
The juicer comes with 2 reamers for citrus fruits of all sizes, the small one for lemons and limes while the other deals with oranges and grapefruits. What’s special about this item is the detachable pitcher so that you can take out the container, which is a convenient extra bonus.
The rotator is designed to spin in 2 opposite directions to really get to the very last bit of the fruit. Plus, all of the juicer’s parts are dishwasher safe and can be handwashed with minimum effort.
The only problem it seems to have is the cleaning of the pulp screen since seeds tend pulp tend to accumulate and get stuck in it. And the more I try to take them apart, the more likely I might break it.
In short, this is a great little machine for a competitive price but won’t stand up to long term daily use. However, we do get what we pay for and if you’re looking for a citrus juicer for everyday usage and for tougher citrus like oranges, I would recommend a steel shaft and receiver. If you juice only on special occasions, this is just the perfect squeezer.
6. Hand Juicer Citrus Orange Squeezer Manual Lid Rotation Press Reamer for Lemon Lime Grapefruit with Strainer and Container, 2cups
Save your money, time and effort with this Benwish Hand Juicer Citrus Orange Squeezer.
The juicer’s design is simple yet brilliant. The lid is large enough for you to grasp firmly, making it easier to twist for a better extraction. The container can hold 2 cups of liquid and can be used as a measuring cup.
The middle strainer does a decent job collecting the heavy pulp and seeds. The pulp does gunk up a little inside the strainer but running it under water with a nylon brush will clean it out without a hassle. And there’s a non-skid bottom to help hold everything in place.
The juicer is compact, light-weight and fits well within your hand, perfect for bringing along on vacation or travel to keep you fresh all the time. The bright and lively color will definitely brighten up your mood and motivate you to make a healthy, delicious juice right away.
With this Benwish citrus juicer, you can juice anything from limes to grapefruits with zero mess and maximum yield. What you’ll need to do is pushing down the lid, then twisting it in different directions.
The juice will then go into the bottom cup which has a pouring spout, and any leftover juice can be stored right in the container for later use. When it’s time for cleaning up, simply toss the machine in the dish washer.
One minor drawback is that the white strainer might be quite a challenge to clean with the stuck pulp and the acid from the citrus fruits. Still, this is a portable, inexpensive, and works like a workhorse. Definitely worth your consideration!
7. Epica Powerful Stainless-Steel Whisper-quiet Citrus Juicer-70-Watt motor
This Epica Powerful Stainless-Steel Whisper-quiet Citrus Juicer has earned its place as one of the best names of citrus juicers. And there are justifiable reasons for this.
The machine has an aesthetically pleasing appearance with a brushed stainless-steel finish and simple, well-proportioned design. It is compact, doesn’t take up much space, and the parts nest together for efficient storing.
The Epica commercial orange juicer is sturdy and heavy enough to stay in place and there’s a quart liquid measuring cup that fits nicely under the spout. You can keep the spout up during juicing and dump it afterwards or keep the spout down to see the fullness of the glass.
There are 2 sizes of attachments and a plastic top to cover all the metals, preventing dust to get inside and keeping you juice clean. A manual cord storage area can be found at the bottom. And the motor runs powerfully and quietly, just like the name suggested.
Although the fruits sometimes aren’t squeezed extremely tight, the machine manages to produce a great yield. Leave the oranges outside instead of the fridge before juicing, or you can roll them around on the counter before cutting. These few tips will help you maximize the amount of juice with the least effort required.
You won’t have to worry about the cleanup aftermath any longer with this juicer. The strainer is large enough that a simple run under water can completely clear it from the pulps and seeds. A quick wash in hot water for the parts that come in contact with the juice and it’s ready to go.
However, I must admit some small problems with the drain hole leading to the spout being backed up with pulp due to the lack of a screen in the hole. This requires some extra effort clearing the hole each juicing round to make sure I was getting all the juice to drain properly.
All things being said, this citrus juicer won’t leave you disappointed, especially for its great price and performance overall.
8. Breville 800CPXL Die-Cast Stainless-Steel Motorized Citrus Press
Now I know that this Breville 800CPXL Citrus Press is not exactly on the cheap side, but the machine will be worth every penny spent on it.
The design of the juicer is simple and amazing. Everything is die cast steel, making it absolutely sturdy and strong, something you would expect out of the price.
The handle requires very little pressure to squeeze the fruits, which is why I would highly suggest this item to those suffering from wrist pain or arthritis but still wish to make their own healthy juice.
Despite being plastic, the dome that fits into the handle does a wonderful job and will probably serve its purpose for a very long time. Plus, the piece is removable for easy cleaning and it takes no time snapping it back into place for the next use.
There are electric juicers that makes you feel like you are doing a workout at the gym when you juice, but not with this Breville citrus juicer. The machine gets every drop of juice out of the citrus almost effortlessly, and does a great job keeping seeds and pulps from the spout.
The spout can lift up and lock in place to stop the juice flow, which means no spilling or splattering and a clean countertop. You can always swap out the juice glass when it is full with the help of the spout.
Juicing, disassembling and rinsing the 3 components take less than 5 minutes. Now, you can happily spoil yourself with this healthy drink on a day-to-day basis. This juicer might be expensive at first but will prove to be a wise investment in the long run.
9. HIC glass citrus juicer Reamer with Handle and Pour Spout, Heavyweight Glass
If you’re not a frequent, daily juice drinker and would like to save as much time and money as possible from the bulky, complex juicers, this HIC Citrus Juicer might fit the bill.
The juicer is made from high quality, crystal-like glass with an elegant, vintage design that gives off a nostalgic feeling to many people. This item used to belong in the kitchen of our Grandma and Mother back in the days, before being replaced by the bulky, modern electric orange juicers.
What’s more, the glass also limits the effect of the citric acid in fresh citrus and makes cleaning up unbelievably easy compared to electric and even other hand grip juicers. The solid construction adds to the ease of cleaning and space-saving, especially when it comes to small kitchens where space is at a premium.
Besides the look, this juicer does a great job extracting the juice, leaving no part wasted. It is particularly great for oranges and lemons. Grapefruits, however, will require time and elbow grease. As for the seeds and pulp, my advice is to use a small strainer to filter them out.
The juicer has a small reservoir which means more frequent emptying. But it’s much easier and cheaper than a huge juicing machine, especially if you only need a few citrus fruits squeezed for breakfast, cocktails, cooking or baking.
Overall, this is a simple, easy to use and clean juicer. If you’re looking to juice oranges or grapefruits, I would recommend searching a bit further for a larger unit. But if you don’t mind pouring between juicing and having to use an extra strainer, this will the one for you.
10. OXO Good Grips Double-Sided Citrus Juicer
OXO has always done a good job when it comes to their design, and this OXO Good Grips Double-Sided Citrus Juicer is no exception.
The juicer is solidly built, with a rubber grip at the bottom to keep it from sliding on the counter while being used. A small but important detail that shows how the company’s consideration and attention to details.
The reamer has 2 reversible sizes for different citrus and you can simply flip the juicer top easily to choose which size you prefer. One of the sides has a sharp and narrow point, which is ideal for those with arthritis.
All you have to do is cut the fruits in half and squeeze them using the juicer until you get every last drop with no wasteful stray squirts of juice. You can quickly shake out the pulp caught in the reamer by tapping it, since the juicer does a great job trapping the seeds in the top.
Another suggestion would be to press the pulps into a strainer to get even more pulp. For those who prefer some pulps in their drink can drop them in with zero effort.
Cleanup has never been easier, all it takes is some hot water rinsing or simply throw the 3 parts into the dishwasher should you can’t get around to wash them soon enough.
With this citrus juicer, you do end up with a lot of pulp on top of the filter. So, when making a large quantity of juice, you will have to clean it regularly or the juice won’t flow out efficiently. Still, if you have only 1 or 2 lemons and would rather not drag out your electronic contraption, this would be my pick for you.
11. Tribest CS-1000 CitriStar Electric Citrus Juicer
This Tribest CS-100 CitriStar is a compact juicer for squeezing any citrus fruits from small limes to grapefruits. Despite its small size (8 W x 8 D x 9.5 H), this juicer is a powerful one with up to 50 watts which will virtually fulfill all of your juicing needs and make sure you get most out of your ingredients. Surprisingly, however, the Tribest citrus juicer is much quieter than many juicers out there, something I consider as an important feature when it comes to juicing in the early morning.
Since this is an electric lime juicer, you will no longer need to manually squeeze your lemons and oranges, and let the machine do the work instead. The simple one-touch operation means no confusion as all you have to do is press down the fruit to start the juicer. Plus, the minimal and streamlined look of this juicer will go along well with many kitchen styles.
The juicer comes with a plastic double reamer that is nestable to accommodate citrus of all sizes. Made from aluminum, the strainer is sturdy with very fine draining to prevent up to 95% of the pulp from entering your juice. On the other side, this can also mean you will have to stop and clean the strainer rather often to make sure there is no clogging.
There’s also a stainless steel locking spout to direct the flow of juice into the glass without causing a mess on your counter. The juicer’s wide base and rubber feet do a great job keeping the machine stable during the juicing process. One feature that I particularly like and find useful is the plastic dust cover to help keep the inside clean and hygienic, so you won’t have to clean it everytime you want to juice.
Cleaning is not too much of a hassle since there aren’t that many parts, and each is detachable for a more throughout washing. And the price is too much of a deal to miss out! Overall, this is a basic and affordable personal citrus juicer that will work well for years to come.
12. Chef’n FreshForce Citrus Juicer (Lemon)
This Chef’n FreshForce Citrus Juicer ranks number one in many citrus juicer reviews and tests for a reason. This manual juicer is more solidly built than many others found on the market. Made from BPA-free hard plastic and sturdy metal, the juicer feels heavy in your hand. Also, the material does a great job withstanding the high temperature wash and heat dry cycle of the dishwasher with no sign of damages.
One thing that sets this Chef’n Fresh citrus juicer off is the toothed hinge mechanism which provides more leverage for a smoother and easier juicing. In other words, you get more juice while using less effort. And the result is a dry rind, which usually would take a forceful grip using other standard juicers.
What’s more, the interior of the juicer is lined with concentric ridges, successfully address the problem faced by many squeezers whereas the lime keeps slipping sideways due to the slippery inside. Plus, a small cluster of drainage holes at the center of the cup offers a better aim and easily directs the juicer right into the glass, besides minimizing the amount of pulps and seeds.
This juicer is equally impressive in terms of durability. I have been using this squeezer for over 1 year and there has been no sign of it losing function or becoming less stable. It also holds out in the dishwasher with no problem whatsoever and the design definitely helps making cleaning easier as well as reduces the risk of bacteria buildups.
The Chef’n Fresh juicer has no problem dealing with limes and lemons, but a grapefruit might not fit. As a result, you will need to cut the fruit into smaller pieces, which actually takes longer than squeezing it by hand. Although this is not really considered a setback, it’s definitely something worths taking into consideration. If you wish to juice large citrus like oranges and grapefruits, the company also offers squeezer for them as well.
13. Waring Commercial JC4000 Heavy-Duty Hi-Power Citrus Juicer with Splashguard
Waring has been around for ages, dating back to the 1940s and has become the grassroots of all American brands ever since. So it is safe to say that you can’t go wrong with this Waring JC4000 Citrus Juicer.
First off, this Waring citrus juicer is meant for heavy operations such as in restaurants or cafes rather than occasional household juicing. When it comes to the power of the machine, you’re looking at a 1800RPM powerful motor, which enables the juicer to produce several loads of fresh juice in a short period of time. Despite the incredible speed, the polycarbonate motor is extremely quiet, which is a great feature to have.
Being a heavy-duty juicer, the machine is quite large at 19 ½ in tall and 18.1 lbs in weight, though not too so to be considered bulky. The juicer features a universal reamer which deals with all types of citrus fruits ranging from the smallest lime to the biggest grapefruits.
The spout of the juicer is quite large, which is reasonable considering its heavy operation. Another perk of having a big spout is that it’s much easier to give it a more throughout cleaning. Speaking of cleaning, the spout and cone are detachable for dishwashing, ready to be reused in no time.
The only problem that I have noticed with this juicer is the cost of repairing the machine, should something breaks down, is quite expensive. Nevertheless, as I have mentioned above, if you’re looking for a juicer that can be used extensively to produce a large amount of juice every day, you must not miss this juicer out.
14. BLACK+DECKER CJ630 32-Ounce Electric Citrus Juicer
What I can say about this BLACK+DECKER CJ630 is that it’s an easy to use and clean citrus juicer. As there are only a few parts, the machine can be assembled and washed with ease. Just give the motor housing a quick wipe, and put the top parts in the top dishwasher rack after giving them a brief rinse. The pitcher has a large capacity of 32 oz to cater for yourself or more people.
Just like the Tribest CS-1000 CitriStar above, this juicer features double sized plastic cones, with the larger one going on top of the smaller when needed for juicing grape fruits and oranges, as well as a dust cover for hygienic purpose. The machine also allows you to freely adjust the amount of pulp in your juice through the 5 settings from min to max.
One unique feature of this juicer is the 2 plastic blades or “stirrers” at the bottom edge of the reamer that rotate during the juicing process to extract the maximum amount of yield from the leftover pulps as well as prevent clogging from all the pulps and seeds. Furthermore, the juicer also has a reverse rotation mode, though it’s rather difficult to control as there are no actual buttons for this function.
There is, nonetheless, still room for improvement. The electric citrus juicer runs on a 20 watt motor, which could be considered underpowered, though occasional juicing is totally fine. What’s more, pulps do tend to collect on the strainer and require being removed manually especially while juicing large citrus. The electrical cord is about 2 feet long, which is rather short.
All things being said, this is a useful appliance for a normal household usage. If you’re looking for a good quality squeezer for occasional juicing but don’t want to invest a fortune in it, chances are you might fall in love with this Black And Decker citrus juicer.
15. Kitchenaid Citrus Juicer
I was concerned at first about the splashing from the juicing attachment, but the wall as well as the cone definitely help in lessening the problem. There’s a pulp filter that sits in the wedge of the juicing cone to catch the pulps and seeds. However, the pitcher does get full rather quickly and clogged easily after 2 to 3 oranges, which requires frequent cleaning for each time you want to juice.
Cleaning up was a breeze. Simply remove the attachment from the stand, rinse out the strainer and put the whole thing into the dishwasher. This is much more practical to use an already owned Kitchenaid than having yet another bulky gadget on the counter.
The juicer does have several problems, unfortunately. Firstly, as this is a non-conventional vertical citrus juicer, the machine does splash a bit to the back, despite the side guards and some people have also complained about the juice running down their arm instead of down to the glass. For this issue, my advice is to position the machine lower for the person.
Another problem is that as you need to push forward to juice the fruit, you are also pushing the machine backwards. To fix this, lean the machine against a wall or use your hand to hold the machine in place. Still, this is a good way to save money and make full use of the Kitchenaid. Definitely worths taking into consideration!
In the end, it all boils down to each person’s needs and preference. However, with the review above, I hope to have narrowed down the list and give you some easier time deciding the most suitable citrus juicer for yourself and be indulged in a healthy lifestyle from then on.
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