Zulay Kitchen Cast Iron Juicer - Easy-to-Clean Heavy-Duty Manual Juicer, Professional Citrus Juicer - Stainless Steel Lemon Squeezer - Manual Citrus Press & Orange Squeezer - Orange Juicer (Black)

a very sturdy and well made product. works as it should and easy cleanup

This by far is the best mechanical juicer I have ever used. I had been using an electric juicer that did a pretty good job but required constant pulp and seed removal from the basket and required a lot of straining to get rid of the pulp in the juice. I bought this one and did a side-by-side comparison. This juicer squeezed the same amount of juice in seconds hardly any pulp in the juice and I processed 10 lbs of fruit never had to clean the strainer once. It's quick and built like a tank. You will not be unhappy with this product.

FINALLY! I have wanted one of these devices for about a year after seeing one on a commercial (not for the product, but for a pharma advertisement, lol, the things we notice in the weirdest places). Well, I finally had to buy one as we are juicing so many lemons and now oranges and the electronic juicer that I purchased was just not getting all of the juice out of the fruit. Enter Zulay Kitchen. After viewing many juicers and reading 100's of reviews, I settled on Zulay and am very happy that I did. I will start by saying that this juicer is high quality and very strong as well as very well made. Keep in mind, this is not for the weak or may not be great for people with joint problems or pain in their wrists. It takes a little strength for it to be totally effective. I think people with joint issues or pain can still use it because it works so well and they can use their body weight as leverage to help push the plunger down. I use pressure to keep it against the back splash on my counter and that helps with the leverage of pushing the plunger down. Ideally, a crafty person, such as myself, will eventually find a way to mount this so it remains completely stationary, but that will come at a later time. So, that all being said, now let's discuss results. The results are the fact that this juicer get every bit of the juice out of the fruit. 3 oranges gave me 2 - 8oz cups of juice and it took six in the electronic juicer for the same amount (results are not guaranteed, keeping in mind that some oranges are just not as juicy as others and also, be mindful of the fruit size that you intend to juice). The electronic juicer I am speaking of is one that turns when you push the fruit down on it. I think it wastes juice by not pulverizing the pulp. So, I've done lemons, oranges and grapefruits and each time, it worked flawlessly. It cleans up very easily and looks kinda cool on your counter top. Mine is black and and stainless steel and looks great with the gray granite. As you can see in the picture, I have strainers to filter the pulp because this works so well. If you don't like pulp, get these screens to keep near by, they work great to remove the pulp. Also, it cleans up very very easily. Last but not least, a Pyrex 2 cup measuring cup fit perfectly under to catch the juice. I would recommend purchasing this product.

Perfect for my needs. I like fresh orange juice and a lot of lemon in my tea. This makes the process easy. Not small, but I didn't expect it to be. Very easy to use. Built like a tank. Heavy, but that keeps it upright. No noise. Just love how quickly the juice comes out. Doesn't hurt my poor, aging hands. Great product! Worth the price. Just be careful lifting it! It does fit pretty easily into the odd corner.

I own/have owned 4 citrus juicers including this one: a Nama J2 w/ citrus attachment, a Eurolux Electric Citrus Juicer, and a Breville Citrus Press Pro, not including handheld juice squeezers as well. Pros: - Easy cleanup. Only 2 parts to clean, and by far the fastest of all of my citrus juicers to clean. Citrus juicers in general are easier to clean than cold press or centrifugal juicers, but this one is still pretty quick even by these standards. The Eurolux takes maybe 30 seconds longer (1.5 mins to clean for the Zulay vs. ~2 mins for the Eurolux). - Lifetime warranty / good build quality: there are no electric parts, and so there are arguably fewer failure points. - Versatility in juicing: I’ve found myself going for this juicer even if I just need 1 juiced lime or a couple of juiced lemons for cooking vs. my handheld squeezer simply because it’s so easy to clean. Cons: - Juice yield is worse than other citrus juicers. Although it’s great at getting juice out of small fruits like lemons and limes, I find that even on oranges it’s incapable of wringing the juice out of the outer perimeter of the orange halves. Unlike other juicers that have augers with wider diameters, this one’s is narrower. I’m probably leaving 10-15% of juice behind vs. something that’s even half the price (at this time of this writing) like the Eurolux. - More of the rind enters the juice than in other juicers. Because this is just using downwards force and the plunger has a sharp perimeter, it cuts into larger fruits, sometimes pressing some of the rind through the seed catcher and into the juice itself. Other observations: - Although I’m happy with the size and weight of the unit, make sure you have enough space for it. It’s heavy enough that some people may not want to pull it out of storage to use it. But it’s large enough that some people may not want it permanently on their counter (I don’t mind, though). - I wish this has more of a counterweight. It’s easy for the device to tilt forward when pulling down unless you hold the back part of the juicer down. Not a huge deal, but worth noting. In short: I would recommend this juicer for anyone who’s mostly looking to juice smaller citrus fruits: tangerines, limes, lemons, etc. Anything bigger - oranges, grapefruits, pomegranates, etc - and you’re leaving more juice behind vs. most non-cast iron juicers. My Nama is fantastic, but it’s a $500 juicer + $100 citrus attachment. The Breville I used to have was great, but broke down after a couple of years, which is unacceptable for a $250 machine. I’m really enjoying my Eurolux electric juicer, but at $50 I’m not confident about its longevity. There are many other juicers that are more expensive than the Eurolux, but less expensive than the Nama, that I’d suggest considering over this if looking to juice oranges. But even if this is the only device you decide to get, you’ll probably be decently happy with it.

Juicer works great and easy to clean up. Really does a good job extracting all the juice out of grapefruit, orange and/or lemon. Is definitely worth the money.

Living in Tucson we have fresh citrus available much of the year and when it’s there on the tree, picking it is not the problem. It’s peeling. I have wrecked my fingernails and tried several different fruit peeling gadgets but the benefit of the delicious fresh juice has eluded me, with oranges going to waste, even when I have been able to give some away. We either have no oranges, when it’s not the season, or we have so many they go to waste. Enter the non-electric hand operated juice press! Suddenly the rate limiting step in the processing of fresh oranges into something fresh sweet and delightful can be accomplished with ease. And no more tearing up the thumbnail beds or fumbling around with the cute little plastic peelers that end up squeezing half the juice out of the fruit while you’re trying to maneuver, which kind of defeats the purpose. I love this juicer. It’s easy to clean. There is one small thing to know about. Well, two. I bought the black one. There is something about this enamel (the enamel part does not touch the fruit at all, that’s protected from the coated finish) but there is something about the smell of this item, it reminds me of an electrical appliance that has gotten too hot. Like burning plastic. And this is 100% hand operated. The offgassing, if you can call it that has diminished over the past 3 weeks since I opened the box. Now it’s barely noticeable. I think it kind of smelled like burning electrical / plastic at first, then it kind of smelled like roof tar after a few days and now it almost smells like nothing. It’s only there for the first couple weeks. Do NOT let this report of a bad smell on the body of the device (not the part touching the fruit, just the parts touching everything else) …. Don’t let it stop you from buying this little kitchen friend. The smell goes away by itself. The useful device is a worthy element in a simple health-striving kitchen. Item number two - cleaning this thing… to clean this thing, simply remove the two shiny metal parts that can be rinsed and or washed in a tub of normal dishwater. (Could go in the dishwasher too I imagine). Wait you say, how do you get these two shiny parts unstuck from eachother for cleaning? Observe carefully there is a little slot in the one and a tab in the other. Just rotate the middle part inside the outer part and it slips out easily. If you don’t see this feature (I wear glasses so I miss things sometimes) it would be easy to think the two soap and water washable shiny parts this SOB have become jammed and impossibly stuck together. Once you catch on this tab - slot fitting feature you discover it’s incredibly easy to clean. The whole device can be rinsed off in the sink and dried with a towel or air dried. If we lose electricity from time to time we still have orange juice. The simplicity is astonishing and it’s a beautifully designed piece of artwork for those who appreciate simplicity, low tech and high function. I think the price is reasonable and I wish I had gotten myself one of these sooner.

Got this next-day - nothing like instant gratification. It arrived double-boxed, plus Amazon's shipping box, though Amazon's tape just barely held. Because of its off-size and heavy weight, Amazon should triple-tape it. I just used it this morning, so I will modify my rating over time if necessary. First, why I bought this. After all, I have a very nice Omega Juicer I've been totally pleased with for over a decade, still going strong. But it's overkill and time-consuming for a quick lemon or orange juicing, plus cleanup. It's excellent for a lot of juicing, but not quick one-offs like this citrus press. And I recently decided to dump sodas in favor of iced lemon-water, and also to drink a mixture of lemon/olive oil/honey in hot water first thing in the morning. You get older, mortality is tapping you on the shoulder, and I want to say Not Yet. I wanted something quicker and easier for use in these specific circumstances. After checking the reviews on competing products, I found the Zulay to have more people with a higher top rating than others, so sprang for it. I also liked the way it looked built and considered the pros and cons in reviews. I was afraid I'd have buyer's remorse: yet another kitchen gadget? But instead, I became convinced it was exactly what I needed and I'd actually use it. Pros: 1. It really is easy to clean the removable stainless steel parts. Just turn to unlock them from their little notches and they come right out. If you have a sprayer - that might be all you need. 2. They don't intend for you to remove the upper aluminum cone: just spritz it with a little water, wipe off. Easy. 3. While it does take a little more effort than I expected to finish squeezing the press, it's not bad. I'm pushing 70 and I can do it. 4. It certainly appears to be built to last a lifetime. It is solidly made. I love things that look over-built. 5. I bought the "gray" cast iron look instead of the painted ones. I'm not confident of any paint on most surfaces where food can come in contact with a kitchen device, and in addition, my taste in colors might change, or my kitchen colors might change. And I personally like the industrial/commercial look it has. And pretty as it might look, I would stay away from the chrome. While chrome technically doesn't rust, the underlying steel or cast iron will, and you're talking a wet environment in the kitchen, along with citrus acid. 6. I didn't realize it had a lifetime warranty. I like that, even though I know that "lifetime" really only means the lifetime of the company. Nevertheless, it gives me confidence that the company stands behind their product. Just register it. 7. Pomegranates! I'd never even considered there was a better way to deal with this fruit. I'm looking forward to trying this. Some decent reviews here on this interesting application for this press. Cons: 1. Zulay really should include a cheap Allen wrench to adjust the screws. I already have a set, but if you don't, you're going to want one. Mine arrived a little loose, and it will probably take some time to adjust the screws to my liking for both ease of travel, while not flopping down, but without being too hard to press. The one video showing it dropping like a rock is because the screws were loose: it's not a fair concern. At any rate, ease of travel vs the difficulty of the actual press requires the Allen wrench. That's going to vary according to the customer. 2. As even the videos show and nearly everyone has said, it will tip unless you use your other hand to steady the rear of the base. I don't find this a big deal, and it's not much effort to steady it that way. Suction cups would probably be adequate, as another competitor has - but then you have to unstick the suction cups, if this press doesn't have a permanent place on your counter. Mine will stay out while at home, but I'm still happy that it's easy to move rather than more stuck to the surface. And in my particular case - I'm going camping with it in my little trailer, so it needs to move when not in use. 3. I would like to see Zulay make the upper press cone which comes in contact with the top of the fruit, stainless steel as well, and removeable. This could be a notch-and-turn similar (if a little more tight) to the bottom 2 pieces. Despite assurances to the contrary by the health system, I'm not comfortable with aluminum and food, plus aluminum warps easily if stressed. This is a personal opinion, but I'm sharing it anyway. However, the cone is designed for the fruit and not likely to get warped, and it only is in contact with the top of the fruit, which you're likely throwing away. 4. Another reviewer mentioned misalignment. This is rather interesting, and I've taken pictures to try and show what's happening. Basically, it is misaligned at the top of the travel, until you reach the point where you're actually pressing on the fruit, at which point it is almost perfectly aligned. So, yes it is - but no, it isn't, lol. So - Top of Travel = handle all the way up. Bottom of Travel, handle fully pressed down. It IS off just a touch, at least on my unit, but having seen it in action, I don't see this as much of a defect. None of these cons are worth taking a star off for. Taken altogether, I might take a half-star off for them. But none of them came even close to being deal-killers, or make me wish I'd bought something else. So, if you're in the market for a citrus press, or perhaps a pomegranate press, and you think you'll use it a lot, I'd say it's worth the investment. I intend mine to be twice-daily - and now that I've bought it, I need to justify the expense, lol.