Buying guide
Lemon Squeezers and Citrus Juicers
Reamers, squeezer bowls, hand presses and electric juicers: which gets the most juice for the least effort.
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Many British bakes need lemon juice, from lemon drizzle cake to treacle tart. A simple squeezer gets more juice than your hands and catches the pips.
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Types
| Type | How it works | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Wooden reamer | Twist into a halved lemon | A quick squeeze straight into the bowl |
| Squeezer with a bowl | Press and twist the fruit on a ridged dome; juice collects below | Everyday use; catches pips |
| Hinged hand press | Squeeze the handles to crush the half fruit | Lots of lemons and limes; very little effort |
| Electric juicer | A motor turns the dome | Orange juice for the family |
Getting more juice
- Roll the lemon firmly on the worktop before cutting.
- Room-temperature fruit gives more juice than fruit straight from the fridge.
- Zest first, then juice: it is much harder to grate a squeezed lemon. A fine grater does both jobs.
Use it for lemon drizzle cake or treacle tart.
How we choose
BeneRecipes compares tools using manufacturer specifications and retailer listings. We have not tested these products ourselves and don't publish star ratings. We explain which type suits which cook and why.
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