Presses, reamers & electric juicers

Citrus Juicers

Citrus fruit juices differently than leafy greens or firm produce, which is why a dedicated citrus juicer often outperforms a general-purpose juicer for lemons, limes, and oranges. This hub covers the four common styles so you can match a tool to how much citrus you actually juice.

Types compared

• Handheld presses: compact, manual, and easy to store -- best for occasional use, one fruit at a time.
• Manual reamers: a ridged cone you twist fruit against by hand; simple and inexpensive but more effort per fruit.
• Lever presses: countertop units where a handle pulls down to press halved fruit; faster than a reamer for repeated use.
• Electric reamers: motorized cones that spin automatically when fruit is pressed down, best for frequent or larger-batch juicing.

What to check before buying

Consider how much citrus you juice per week, how much counter or drawer space you have, and how easy each style is to clean -- lever presses and electric reamers have more parts than a simple handheld press. See our manual vs. electric citrus juicer guide and citrus juicer guide for lemons and limes for more detail.