
Which juicer to choose in 2025? A guide to the right equipment
Filling up on vitamins at home, without additives or packaging, often starts with a good fresh citrus juice. And for that, there’s nothing like a well-chosen juicer that suits your habits. But choosing between manual, electric, compact or professional models can quickly become a headache.
Here is a comprehensive and practical guide to help you choose an efficient, durable citrus juicer that perfectly suits your needs in 2025.
🎯 The essential criteria for choosing the right juicer
Before you buy, ask yourself the right questions:
✅ How often do you press?
- Occasionally: a lemon from time to time → simple model, manual or compact electric.
- Regularly: several fresh juices per week → recommended standard electric model.
- Intensive use: daily family or professional use → choose a robust, powerful and fast machine.
✅ Where are you going to use it?
- In a fitted kitchen: any model will do.
- Without an electrical socket nearby: manual juicer essential.
- When travelling: opt for a compact, lightweight model without a motor.
✅ How many juices do you make at a time?
Number of glasses | Recommendedcapacity |
1 to 2 | 300–500 ml |
3 to 4 | 700–1000 ml |
5 or more | 1 L or more, with integrated recuperator |
⚙️ Manual or electric juicer: which should you choose?
🔌 Electric juicer
Benefits :
- Fast, effortless extraction
- Higher juice yield
- Perfect for oranges, grapefruits and large volumes
Disadvantages :
- Requires an electrical socket
- More cumbersome and often noisier
✋ Manual juicer
Benefits :
- Quiet, transportable and eco-responsible
- No need for electricity
- Easy to clean
Disadvantages :
- Less effective on large or hard citrus fruits
- Requires more physical effort
💡 Tip: if you drink juice every morning, an electric model with lever arm is your best ally.
🧪 Choosing the right cone: size and compatibility
Some models offer several cones to suit all types of fruit.
Cone | Recommended use |
Petit | Lemons, |
Medium | Oranges |
Large | Grapefruit, large fruit |
💡 A device with interchangeable cones is more versatile for the whole family.
🛠️ Materials, design and maintenance
Material | Benefits | Disadvantages |
Stainless steel | Solid, hygienic, professional finish | More expensive |
Plastic (BPA-free) | Lightweight and inexpensive | Less sustainable |
Cast iron / aluminium | Robust, ideal for intensive use | Heavy, sometimes more difficult to wash |
🔁 Prefer models with removable, dishwasher-safe parts.
📏 Size , power and performance
Criteria | Recommandation |
Power (electrical) | 25-160 W depending on frequency of use |
Juice container capacity | Minimum 500 ml for daily use |
Sieve / pulp filter | To adjust the texture to your taste |
Lever arms (electric) | Less effort, more professional style |
🧩 Useful accessories to consider
- Non-drip spout
- Articulated arm (for electric juicers)
- Cable storage compartment
- Integrated pulp recuperator
- Non-slip feet for greater stability
💡 an adjustable sieve is ideal for those who like their juices pulp-free.
🌍 Citrus juicers & ecology: a small gesture, a big impact
The right choice can significantly reduce your environmental footprint:
- Manual models use no electricity.
- The low-energy electrics (≤ 100 W) are more economical.
- Stainless steel and aluminium models are recyclable and long-lasting.
Opting for a durable appliance means consuming less, better and for longer.
🏷️ The best brands in 2025
Brand | Key strengths | Averageprice |
Santos | Pro performance, powerful lever arm | €€€ |
Philips | Good value for money, reliable | €€ |
Zack Design | Manual stainless steelmodel, ultra durable | €€ |
Alessi | Original design for light use | €€€ |
Velecta | Robust equipment for intensive or professional use | €€€ |
💶 Price/use comparison
Range | Price | For whom? | Exemples |
Entry-level | 15 – 30 € | Occasionaluse | Tefal, Moulinex manuel |
Middle range | 30 – 80 € | Families or regular use | Philips, Braun |
High-end | 80 – 150 € | For quality juices every day | Sage, Smeg |
Pro | 150 € et + | Juice bars , large families | Santos, Velecta |
🍹 Tips & ideas for use
Fruit and adapted models:
Category | Fruits types | Recommended juicer |
Small citrus fruits | Lemons, | Manual or classic electric |
Oranges | Maltaises, Navel | Electric with medium cone |
Grapefruits | Roses, white | Electric with wide cone |
Cocktails | Citrus + ginger | Wide aperturemodel, large sieve |
🍸 Vitamin-packed cocktails (with or without moderation 😏)
What if your juicer became your own personal barman? Here are a few ideas for cocktails using fresh juices, to impress your friends… or just yourself, on a rainy Sunday.
🍹 Le “Citrus Spritz”
Orange loves bubbles as much as you love terraces.
- Freshly squeezed orange juice (50 ml)
- Chilled Prosecco (100 ml)
- Ice cubes, orange zest
- Option: a dash of sparkling water if it stings too much
🕶️ ThePamplemousse Palace
Ideal for feeling like you’ re in Saint-Tropez… from your IKEA kitchen.
- Pink grapefruit juice (60 ml)
- Vodka (40 ml)
- Cane sugar syrup (10 ml)
- Ice cubes + a flashy slice for decoration
🌶️” Punchedginger
The cocktail that says hello AND slaps you on the kisser.
- Lime juice (30 ml)
- White rum (50 ml)
- Ginger syrup (15 ml)
- A few mint leaves
- Ice cubes and a bit of guts
🧊 Mocktail: “Just Because”
Zero alcohol, zero regrets, 100% freshness.
- Lemon, orange and grapefruit juice (20 ml each)
- Sparklingwater
- Mint leaves + ice cubes
- A little honey to sweeten things up (or not)
📢 Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Drink in moderation.
⚠️ Advice on use and common mistakes to avoid
✅ Use citrus fruit at room temperature (more juice )
✅ Cut fruit the right way round (horizontally)
❌ Do not press too hard to avoid bitterness from the peel
✅ Always clean the appliance immediately after use to avoid deposits
📊 Summary table
Need | Recommended type | Averageprice |
Occasionaljuice | Manuel compact | 15–30 € |
Regularjuice | Classicelectric | 30–80 € |
Dailyjuice | Electric with lever arm | 80–150 € |
Intensive/professional use | Robust or pro model | 150 €+ |
🌟 To sum up
A good juicer is :
- Less waste
- Less plastic
- Better extraction
- A healthier, simpler life
- Long-term savings
Investing in a model adapted to your needs means adopting an everyday tool that will be with you for the long term and encourage you to eat more fresh fruit.
