Should i get masticating or a citrus juicer? - seasoned advice

This is a classic dilemma. Many people struggle with the decision of whether to buy a versatile masticating juicer or a dedicated citrus juicer when renovating their kitchen or starting a healthy lifestyle.

▶ Choosing a Citrus Juicer

If your "juicing career" mainly involves oranges, lemons, and grapefruits, then don't hesitate – choose a professional citrus juicer.

▸ No peeling required, saving time and effort:

This is its biggest advantage. With this machine, you only need to cut the orange in half and press or squeeze it onto the machine. You don't need to painstakingly peel the thick orange peel, nor do you have to worry about the bitterness from the peel getting into the juice.

▸ Quick and easy to clean:

This type of machine has a simple structure, usually only two or three parts.  A quick rinse under the tap, and it's clean in ten seconds. This is a lifesaver for those who are in a hurry in the morning.

▸ Better taste:

The juice extracted by a professional citrus juicer retains the natural pulp texture, giving you the pure taste of "freshly squeezed orange juice," unlike versatile machines that grind the pulp too finely.

▶ Choosing a Masticating Juicer

If you want to drink more than just orange juice and want to experiment with different ingredients, then you need a masticating juicer.

▸ Can juice anything:

This machine works like a slow-motion grinder. Besides citrus fruits, you can also put in apples, carrots, celery, and even kale and ginger. If you want to make "detox juices" with various fruits and vegetables, this is the only option.

▸ High juice yield:

Because it extracts juice by slowly pressing (instead of high-speed rotation), it can squeeze out almost all the moisture from the ingredients. The pulp comes out like dry straw, wasting nothing.

▸ However—it's troublesome:

When using a masticating juicer to juice oranges, you must peel them first. Because the masticating juicer grinds everything that goes in, if you don't peel the oranges, the bitter taste and oils from the peel will ruin the entire glass of juice. Moreover, this machine has many parts, and cleaning it once will make you question your life choices.