Best manual juicers

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published 28 October 2020

Buying juice in a bottle is never as tasty as the homemade version. By using a manual juicer, you can have fresh juice whenever the mood strikes. Some manual juicers are very hands-on, while others have a mechanism you move to get the job done. We’ve gathered a collection of the best manual juicers to add to your kitchen.

Staff pick

Zulay premium quality lemon lime squeezer

Crush your citrus with these metal jaws

Slice citrus fruits in half and then place them in this squeezer, pulp side down. Clasp the two sides together and extract all that citrusy goodness while leaving behind the seeds and peel. To clean this squeezer, simply toss it in the dishwasher.

Nectar collector

Drizom citrus juicer

Juices, shreds, and separates

Juice from fruits will fall through the drains circling the center reamer, while seeds and large pulp stay behind. After you’re done, simply pour the juice into your recipe or drink. You can also shred garlic, ginger, or veggies with the included grating panel and separate eggs by flipping the reamer upside down.

Chef’s choice

Zulay professional citrus juicer

For big batches of juicing

Get every last drop of citrus juice with this professional model from Zulay. A large lever reduces the effort needed to open and close the reamer so you can juice lots of fruit without fatigue. The rubber feet prevent the juicer from slipping on your countertops.

Twist and go

Bnunwish hand juicer

The unique container helps you ream and collect juice

Start reaming citrus by hand, then place the lid on the top to fully press the pulp. This results in extracting more juice, which will collect in the two-cup container at the bottom. The cup has a pouring spout for easy transfer, and the lid locks onto the top for storage.

Old reliable

OXO Good Grips wooden citrus reamer

The most hands-on approach to juicing

Do things the old-fashioned way with a citrus reamer from OXO. The wide handle provides a secure grip while the sharp tip helps break apart the pulp of citrus fruits. It's made from solid beech wood, so it will gain a patina over time and last for years to come.

Fresh juice

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Manually juicing fruits doesn’t have to be a chore if you use one of the options we’ve selected. Our favorite choice is the Zulay premium quality lemon lime squeezer because it is super simple to operate and keep clean. The jaw-like motion smashes a metal half-globe into the fruit's peel, letting juice escape the holes on the other side. Seeds will be too large to fall through the holes and can be removed after each squeeze.

When tackling large batches, consider the Zulay professional citrus juicer. The manual lever design doesn’t take a lot of effort to use and will fully expel juice from citrus. It has rubberized feet to help steady the tool on a flat surface. The base is also made from cast iron, so the weight will keep it in place as you juice each fruit.

Nicole Cozma is a freelance writer for Future. She's known for being inquisitive and finding the tiny details that may otherwise go unnoticed. When she's not writing about products, she can be found playing Blizzard game titles, doing copy editing work, cooking, or expanding her photography skills.