Zen*Yogi*Girl
2025-09-06 14:07:00
I had been planning on purchasing a juicer for some time having previously owned a very basic and honestly very mediocre store bought version that was messy, and produced very little juice. I decided on a budget of $100 - $150 knowing that as of now, I am not a juicer fanatic and do not plan to juice every day, but still wanted a quality item that would get the job done.Initially I decided on the Breville Compact Juice fountain which was running at the $100 price point but it was also on back order for 1-2 months, then I spotted this for around the same price just the fact that it was a refurbished item. I was a little hesitant to purchase but figured the excellent reviews were reassuring and Amazon has always stood behind its product. Though just in case I purchased the additional 4-year warranty which was really cheap but peace of mind!It arrived in a new box, looking brand new and wrapped in all the manufacturing packaging - not a mark or flaw to be seen, so my guess is these might simply often be returns that once shipped cannot be marked as new even if never used…who knows?And it works like a charm -I will post a video next use. As its close to shopping day I had a bunch of fruit and veggies that needed to be used so mixed apples, parsley, pineapple, lemons, sage (weird but it works, trust me) and cucumber. It produced a full jug of super fresh, tasty juice and took mere minutes to make. It cut and squeezed right through the produce.It did work much better with the harder stuff like apples and even the cucumber, though did better than I expected on the herbs; it struggled a tad with the pineapple leaving a lot of pulp behind – BUT, I simply took all the pulp, threw it in my Vitamix, added a few berries and a banana and I have a smoothie ready for work tomorrow which is thicker as a lot of the watery content became tonight’s juice!The kids loved the juice and I also plan to use it to make popsicles in the summer as a great way to sneak some extra greens into their diet. The best part of all though was the part that I had been dreading, was one of the easiest of all -clean up. Some of the parts are dishwasher safe, it was just 5 super easy to rinse parts that took seconds to dissemble and rinse off. Far easier than my old model and it is also worth noting that the juice was caught cleanly in the jug with no spills during juicing!Glad I went with this -refurbished and all!UPDATE: One of my favorite juice shots is lemon, apple cider vinegar and ginger topped with cayenne. I had been making it with pickled ginger but after watching my local juice place (which charges $7 for these shots) using fresh ginger juice, we tried juicing ginger....this thing whips though it, without you needed to peel it and about 5 stalks ginger filled a 4 oz mason jar so I am saving money and getting the real deal!
Old Nerd
2025-03-30 12:46:20
I got this remanufactured Breville juicer for just $100, and let me tell you, it was a great bargain. The juicer looked brand new as I unpacked it and removed all the protective plastic - no smudges, scratches or other signs of wear. Also, it works perfectly. The pulp is quite dry after the juicing is done and the cleanup is easy. The juice is delicious. And it is easy to make.To my wife's consternation, I did dump some juice onto the counter the first time I used it. But it turned out that it was because I did not have the pitcher in place to catch the juice as it poured out of the juicer!! Good for a laugh at myself, but I guess it does make the lesson that it is good to proceed carefully before you "throw the switch" as you learn the routine of readying it to use. It is a bit of a learning experience as there are several ways to make a mess. They are all obvious after the fact but I found I was a bit nervous until I had used it a few times. It has a strong motor that sounds like a jet taking off when you turn it on (no it is NOT as loud as a jet - just has a winding up sound as it increases speed).I read intensely, watched a lot of reviews, and struggled to make a choice. They make it seem so technical. The variety of brands and models is dizzying. Augers, grinders, blenders, spin, dry. Confusing. The reviews for this one were good and so was the price so it made sense for a way to try juicing without spending a fortune. I am most glad that I bought it. It is far better than I expected based on all the variables in other models, brands and types. I expected something more modest given that other juicers can run up to a couple thousand dollars. This was about the least I though I could spend and get something even usable. But I got a lot more and am very happy with it.If you are looking for a juicer and get a chance to get this one at a great price, I recommend it.5 stars
cowgirl
2025-01-20 17:22:19
Ok, first of all... I'd bet money that this is a brand new juicer!! It seemed brand spankin' new to me. Breville is famous for their juicers because they are strong and last a long time, and now I see why. It's strong and durable. I thought it was going to be hard to learn, but within minutes (after washing everything) I was up and juicing!!I was skeptical at first, because I heard it was a lot of work, etc... I actually find it rewarding to do the entire process. You really feel good when you are washing your veggies, and putting them in the juicer. One thing I'd recommend is that if you see the juicer not juicing, stop it and rinse the screen out, or clean it. You will get more juice. Cleanup is not as bad as I thought it was going to be, either. Use a bag to line the pulp and it's easy cleanup. Today I didn't have time, and loaded everything but the machine into the dishwasher. I'll clean the filter myself, by hand, after soaking it in water for about 10 mins. No biggie.I researched juicers for WEEKS and it came down to this one. There is more output of juice, the pulp is dry, and it's not very expensive. I feel so much better, and healthier, too!! (And it's not all in my head, either...LOL) Please remember that when you juice with green veggies, like kale, you're going to feel like your drinking grass... I just add ginger root, a banana or something, and down it. That's the best method. The rest of the juice leftover, I put in 8 oz. Mason jars and put it in the refrigerator. (Juice 1/2 peeled lemon to it so it won't turn colors) Once you get used to it, you wonder why you hadn't done this before.I'd recommend this to anyone, and am thinking of getting this for a present for someone. Good buy, highly recommend!