this reamer is not as pictured, it is better (bigger, more ridges, darker color) and it works for small fruits as well as large, I think it would even do a great job with a pomelo. But even with the built-in stabilization handle, stabilizing this press juicer takes more effort than stabilizing the Müeller, and with some fruits, juice would shoot out of the top piece of the press apparatus. Two different reamers have built-in strainers, so you can easily switch between juicing small citrus like lemons and limes or large citrus like oranges and grapefruits. While the yield wasn’t bad at 36%, it took us the longest to juice with this juicer (7 minutes total).

Still, it’s not a bad idea to have it tucked into your utensil drawer as a backup, especially because it costs less than ten bucks. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Because the lid is rigid, it can’t squeeze the fruit against the reamer effectively—you only get juice from the very center of the fruit. There was also a silicone spring that added just the right amount of leverage to take some stress away from the wrists.

Manual juicers are great for a few lemons, limes, or oranges, if you need the juice for a recipe or if you’re making a smaller batch of lemonade. We also measured the amount of juice extracted from them, but we tried not to focus too closely on very small differences because the actual yield is so dependent on each individual piece of fruit. Mueller Citrus Juicer: This countertop juicer has a built-in reamer that connected to the base of the bowl itself, adding a bit of stability when juicing.

For high-yield citrus juicing that won’t leave your hands covered in acidic juices and oils, the Müeller definitely gets the job done. After juicing the lemons and limes, the Imusa lemon squeezer sustained a chip in its bowl, making us wary of using it long-term. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Resting it on the counter allowed additional leverage and the cup kept the spray of juice well contained. Because of their hinged design, handheld juicers on average performed better than countertop models and reamers.

The reamer extracts juice using a convexly tapered conical mandrel, with troughs or ridges running the length of the mandrel.

Established in 1977, Arte Legno Spello makes olive wood products for the kitchen and table from olive trees that no longer bear fruit. If you plan to use your reamer just for lemon juice and lime juice, this is a fantastic option, though it can handle smaller oranges in a pinch. Statistics cookies or "performance cookies" are used to collect information on how the site is used.

If you want the efficiency of a reamer and the convenience of a built-in measuring cup, we recommend the Oxo Good Grips 2-in-1 Citrus Juicer. Due to its extra sharp edges, the Joie Lemon and Lime Juicer and Reamer scored highest in bitterness. Our top performer, the Chef’n FreshForce Citrus Juicer, produced a 38% yield from 10 lemons in under five minutes compared to a 30% yield from 10 lemons juiced by hand in nearly 9 minutes. There’s a pour spout and a lid that goes over the reamer that’s supposed to work as a handle that you can use instead of your hands to twist the citrus against the reamer. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).

What we liked: The KitchenAid Citrus Squeezer could actually be placed on on a tabletop or countertop.With integral pouring spouts, quickly and easily add natural citrus juices to drinks desserts and recipes. Combining a good grain and functionality our olive wood lemon reamer is a great addition for the kitchen and is great for quick effortless juicing. Cons: The strainers don’t often do a good job of straining the pulp, which can lead to more time spent getting the pulp out of the juice itself. This compact and functional citrus reamer and juicer works great with lemons, oranges, limes, and more.