The best juicers for making delicious, vitamin-packed juices at home (move over, Pret)
Whether you're keen to increase your fruit and veg intake or you just want to save money on those daily Pret juices, juicing is fun and healthy. Here's everything you need to know about shopping for the best juicers.
The pandemic has seen us all become a lot more concerned with our health than ever before. Thanks to Coronavirus, the strength of our immune systems is now a regular part of conversation – and even once we’ve all received both doses of the vaccine, will likely continue to be. And while wearing a face mask, social distancing and slathering our hands in hand sanitiser remain the only few ways to prevent ourselves from catching COVID-19, we can exercise certain lifestyle changes to keep healthy. Y'know, getting enough vitamin-D, working out and cramming in that five-a-day.
Increasing your fruit and veg intake might sound like an easy step towards better health, but putting it to practise can often elude even the most well-intentioned of us. The solution? Juicing. Yep: investing in one of the best juicers is one of the quickest ways to up the number of fresh fruits and vegetables in our daily diets... and while the initial cost might take your breath way, when you consider all those Joe and the Juices you've forked out for of late, it's clear the equipment will pay for itself.
What's the difference between a juicer and a smoothie-maker, you ask? Smoothie makers simply blend your chosen ingredients together, while a juicer will extract the juice from fruit and veg, then separate said juice from the pulp. Smoothie makers create thicker drinks, while freshly-squeezed juices are much thinner.
Tempted? Here's everything you need to know about your purchase.
Do I need a juicer?
Unlike a kettle or your cookware set, a juicer isn't an essential piece of kitchen equipment. That said, if you're trying to get some more potassium/vitamin C/iron into your diet - or you crave a green juice daily - then yes, it's a good idea to buy one. Even the very best store-bought juices won't taste as fresh as the ones you can whip up yourself, plus, it's good to know exactly what's going into it.
The best juicers will shred your favourite fruits and vegetables with ease, plus, many can also extract nut milk for your morning latte. Yip, these bad boys know no bounds.
What are the different types of juicer?
When it comes to shopping for a juicer, there are two main types which you can buy:
The centrifugal juicer which will work best on hard fruits like apples and carrots. This type is powerful and fast.
The masticating juicer which will chew softer fruits on a slower speed: it's slower and better and locking the nutrients into your fruits (perfect for superfoods like spinach and berries).
What is the best juicer to buy in 2021?
If you’re serious about your new juicing venture, the best juicer for durability and overall effectiveness is the JR Ultra 8000 S2 Whole Slow Juicer, which will happily whizz through any size fruit or veg you throw at it. Rotating at just 37rpm, it'll extract the maximum amount of juice whilst keeping the nutrients of your fruit and vegetables. The result? Juices that are less likely to oxidise and separate meaning less waste. Oh and did we mention the minimal chopping required to use this baby? That's our kind of juicer.
If aesthetics are your priority (no judgement) the best juicer for style is Smeg's Retro Style Juicer - possibly the chicest looking juicer out there (all the 1950s retro vibes). This juicer process all kinds of fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds - slowing juicing to preserve vitamins and nutrients. You can get super creative with this juicer - plus, it's quiet when operating and you won't have to battle your machine to remove the juices.
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Best juicer for families
Sage Nutri Juicer Cold XL, £320, Amazon
Why we love it: If you're not the only one in your household lining up for a fresh juice every morning, this Sage Nutri Juicer is the one for you. Able to extract up to 2 liters of juice, up to 5x faster than cold press juicers, the large chute also shortens prep time so you can be passing out bunches to your brood in no time. Plus its patented Cold Spin Technology will ensure that the nutrients of every juice are protected.
Best quiet juicer
Sage the Big Squeeze Juicer, £334, John Lewis
Why we love it: This juicer allows you to blend everything from berries to oranges. It's USP? The feed chute is extra wide, as is the spout, so you can pre-mix your juices before pouring for a fuller flavour. This juicer also has a Quiet Mark stamp of approval, which means it gets to work without disturbing your sleeping BF as you make your morning OJ.
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Best juicer for celery
Sage BJE430SIL the Nutri Juicer Cold, £150, John Lewis
Why we love it: Thanks to largest ever chute (it's 85mm), you can juice whole apples, pears and oranges in seconds with this nifty juicer by Sage. The patented feed tube and filter extract maximum amounts of juice from your fruit and vegetables, while the reinforced cutting blades are built to last and stay sharp. It has a 1250W motor and comes with a 2 litre jug for storing your vitamin-packed juices.
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Best juicer UK
Kuvings Whole Juicer, £479, Amazon
Why we love it: For the serious juicers among you, this masticating slow juicer by Kuvings is the best on the block. It can take on all manner of fruits and vegetables to make smoothies, juices and nut milks. It's pretty quiet as it gets to work, although does make a little noise when it's juicing harder fruits, and can juice an apple in under five seconds. That's some speed. Our favourite feature is the measurement indicators on the juicing case which show you how much juice you're allowing for.
Best juicer on Amazon
Philips HR1836/01 Viva Collection Juicer, £77.99, Amazon
Why we love it: This is one of John Lewis' bestselling juicers, and for good reason. It allows for hassle-free juicing of a wide range of fruits and vegetables. You can juice directly into your glass, or, if you'd rather make in bulk, you can prepare 1.5L of juice in one go before needing to clean the pulp container. It's really easy to clean, and being able to see your fruits and vegetables whiz around through the transparent container is so, completely satisfying.
Best slow juicer
JR Ultra 8000 S2 Whole Slow Juicer, £389.99, Amazon
Why we love it: If you're looking for the ultimate juicer to juice all ingredients - including hard green vegetables - then your search is over. This sleek juicer has a unique 2 step design so unlike other slow juicers, it can take on all fruit and veg; the large chute is also designed with this in mind. Rotating at just 37rpm, it'll keep the nutrients of your fresh produce intact and result in a juice that's less likely to oxidise and separate meaning less waste.
Best juicer for making nut milks
Smeg 50s Retro-Style Juicer, £499.99, Currys
Why we love it: With a capacity of 150 litres and 150W power, this juicer by Smeg is one of the largest juicers in the edit. Not only does it look great, but it has the ability to process all kinds of fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. It has a reverse function, juice density regulator level and comes with two cleaning brushes and a recipe book. Delicious, freshly-squeezed, multi-vitamin juices are just the press of a button away.
Best NutriBullet Juicer
NutriBullet 9 Piece 1000 Series Juicer Blender, £89.99, Amazon
Why we love it: Coming in at under £100 and with a sleek and stylish design, it's no wonder this juicer by smoothie-making appliance powerhouse NutriBullet is a bestseller. It completely breaks down ingredients into a pulp free, delicious smoothie or juice to get you well on your way to your five-a-day. The powerful 1000W motor and cyclone technology produce smoother results without the pulp. It bursts open seeds, cracks through stems, and shreds tough skins to get the most out of your fruit and vegetables. We also love that, as with all NutriBullet appliances, you can make your juice directly into the container you'll be drinking it from.
Getty ImagesBest citrus juicer
Bugatti Vita Metal and Glass Juicer, £165, Selfridges
Why we love it: A juicer that looks like a piece of art, this shiny, conical juicer from Bugatti works best with citrus fruit. It has up to 90-95 reps per minute and can juice a capacity up to 0.6 liters though, so don't let its good looks fool you - it's still a great piece of kitchen equipment.
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Best juicer cold press
Hurom H100 Cold Press Juicer, £399, Selfridges
Why we love it: Cold pressed juice is the buzz phrase in juicing and this sleek looking design from Hurom tops the list. Using a lever system to extract the juice you'll get 100% of the nutrients from any fruit or vegetable with its increased hopper size. Plus this juicer will swiftly separate the pulp if you prefer an extra smooth juice.
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