All Hail the Juice! Discovering the Best Budget-Friendly Juicers of 2021
Hello, folks! Your favorite repairman here, fresh from the garage and ready to talk juice. But not just any juice, the juice you create at home with your trusty juicer. After years of tinkering with machines and gadgets, I've decided it's high time to navigate the world of kitchen appliances. You’ll thank me once you're sipping on your freshly squeezed carrot-apple-ginger. Before we dive into my top picks, let's establish what we're searching for in a budget-friendly juicer.
The Juicy Details: What Makes a Great Budget Juicer
There are a few characteristics that good budget juicers share. Firstly, it ought to be a breeze to use. Nobody wants to wrestle with their appliance early in the morning. Secondly, it should be easy to clean. Any product that calls for unnecessary dismantling is a big NO. Lastly, it should extract as much juice as it can out of your fruits and vegetables. Efficiency is key, folks!
Juicer Types
There are three types of juicers:
- Centrifugal juicers: Fast but a little loud, perfect for hard fruits and veggies.
- Masticating or Cold-press juicers: Quieter and slower, excellent at preserving nutrients.
- Citrus juicers: As the name suggests, these are made specifically to juice citrus fruits.
I'll be recommending one from each category so you can pick according to your needs.
Top Picks: Best Budget-Friendly Juicers
Taking into account ease of use, clean-up simplicity, juice yield and, of course, affordability, here are three of my top picks for the financially savvy juice enthusiast.
Centrifugal Juicer: Mueller Austria Juicer Ultra 1100W
Meet this speedster from Mueller Austria. Fast, efficient, and pretty easy on the eyes, it’s perfect for big families or when you're in a rush. The pulp, conveniently separated, is usually dry which means it’s doing its job right. But remember, it's a tad noisy (I mean, wouldn’t you be if you revved up to 1100W?). With a price under $70, it's a bargain considering its power and capacity.
Masticating Juicer: AICOK Slow Masticating Juicer
AICOK may not be as fast as the Mueller, but it’s quiet and mighty good at getting the most out of those leafy greens. It has a compact design which makes it perfect for kitchen counters with limited space. Moreover, it operates at 80 RPM, thus reducing heat and friction, preserving the fruits’ and vegetables’ vitamins and nutrients. With its price under $160, it’s a steal for the health-conscious folks who enjoy a nutrient-packed juice that tastes just as good.
Citrus Juicer: BLACK+DECKER Citrus Juicer CJ625
A classic pick for the citrus lovers out there – this juicer from BLACK+DECKER is compact, efficient, and very budget-friendly. It’s less than $20! It has a simple press operation and a handy pulp control feature. You're sure to get every drop out of your lemons, limes, and grapefruits. Your margarita-making nights will never be the same.
Care Tips for Your Budget Juicers
A few tips to keep in mind to make sure your juicer lasts: always clean your juicer immediately after use; the pulp can be pretty stubborn if left out for too long. Always cut up your fruits and veggies into manageable pieces. Overloading the feed chute can cause your juicer to underperform.
Wrapping Up
So, fellow juice connoisseurs, there you have it. From a quick-juice option to slow-paced nutrient warriors, these affordable juicers offer plenty of bang for your buck. Remember, clean your machine promptly, handle it with care, and feed it right. Now go forth and conquer those fruits and vegetables and make that delicious, nutritious juice! Cheers!