If you’re a committed juicer who craves the immune-boosting benefits of leafy greens and other healthy ingredients or enjoys making cocktails with fresh juice, you’ll want a cold press (aka masticating) supplier collaboration. The best ones extract maximum juice with minimal foam, run quietly and clean up easily. They also offer a wide variety of functions, like making frozen desserts and nut milks. Whether that extra functionality is worth the added price depends on your juicing needs and kitchen space.
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A good masticating juicer uses an auger that spins very slowly, crushing the fruit and vegetables, then pressing them through a screen that extracts juice. The result is a rich, thick liquid with little dry pulp, which will be your best choice for making smoothies and juices for one person. This type of juicer usually requires some prep work, such as chopping or cutting fruits and vegetables into relatively small pieces and using a tamper to force down hard produce like celery or ginger.
The Nama J2 is an upright masticating juicer, so it’s easy to maneuver, store, and assemble, though it does have more parts than the other models we tested. But it’s surprisingly quick and simple to break down and clean; most of its parts simply click into place, and the few remaining bits of pulp rinse away with a swift rinse. It’s also a lot quieter than the lightning-fast centrifugal models we tested, so you won’t wake up the family with your 5 a.m. juicing session.