Cold press juicing, a method that extracts juice from fruits and vegetables without heat, has been on the rise. The fresh taste and increased nutrition have consumers eager to buy every bottle in sight. Yet, frequent trips to juice shops can quickly become an expensive habit. Therefore, the best alternative is to invest in your own cold press juicer.

The market offers a plethora of juicing machines ranging from simple citrus juicers to multi-purpose centrifugal juicers. The latter, while able to juice various ingredients, often heats the juice resulting in a loss of nutrients and flavour. However, a cold press or masticating juicer offers the best of both worlds by juicing diverse produce whilst preserving freshness and flavour.

Despite the price and complexity of cold press juicers, we are here to guide you in the process of purchasing the ideal model for you. We tested top models on various types of produce, yielding numerous juice blends, and followed up with a thorough cleaning process.

Fred Hardy from Food & Wine identified Omega's cold press model as the top pick. Although it's a pricey option, it produces excellent juice with a vibrant taste and smooth texture. Constructed for power and durability, it easily juices tough ingredients, but it does require manual cutting before feeding into the chute. While it's ideal for regular juicers, its 15 year warranty and 150 watts of power make it a worthy investment.

We also looked at less pricey options like Ninja's NeverClog model, which provides great performance for its budget-friendly price. It powerfully crushes ingredients and remains hassle-free during the process. However, it doesn't extract as much juice as pricier counterparts, indicating this model might be a great choice for those who are just starting the cold press juicing at home.

Investing in a cold press juicer doesn’t have to break the bank either. The Dash Deluxe model is an affordable machine that packs power for its size and cost. It performed well on our fibrous ginger test, which even the pricey machines struggled with. However, it performed poorly with leafy greens like kale.

If you're after a gadget capable of producing smooth, pulp-free juice, even from the toughest leafy greens like kale, then the Nama J1 might be the one for you. Although it's pricier, it will surely satisfy hardcore green juice lovers with its ability to deliver pristine juice quality.

We also discussed key factors in choosing a juicer, including the size of the feed chute and how easy a juicer is to clean, along with nuances like whether the machine can handle both fruits and vegetables, and how well it does with various types of produce.

From Omega to Dash Deluxe to Nama, many manufactures are creating cold press juicers that satisfy various price points and juicing requirements. In conclusion, choosing the right cold press juicer will depend on your individual needs, budget, and juice preferences.