Lever Citrus Press – heavy-duty metal juicer, long handle, pouring spout

Fresh juice from half an orange with one pull of a lever.

Twisting fruit on a plastic reamer leaves sticky wrists, aching fingers and pips in the glass. This press works on leverage instead: put a halved lemon, lime or orange in the cup, bring the long handle down and the juice runs out through the spout while the peel and most of the pips stay behind. The metal body stands on its own feet, so you can place a glass right under the spout and press with one hand. There is no motor and no cable, so it lives on the worktop or in a drawer and is ready whenever a recipe or a drink calls for citrus.

Why a lever press beats squeezing by hand

• Long lever handle: multiplies your grip, so even firm limes give up their juice with little effort.
• Perforated cup: holds back peel and pips as the juice drains through.
• Pouring spout: directs juice straight into a glass, jug or measuring cup.
• Freestanding legs: the press stays steady on the counter while you work.
• Manual operation: nothing to charge or plug in, and quick to rinse after use.