JR Ultra 8000 S4 Slow Juicer

£494.99

Having fresh juices in the morning is always a great way to start the day, but my current juicer constantly gets clogged, leaves behind a sticky mess and isn’t super easy to clean. For this reason, I often opt for bottled juices from the supermarket that are more costly and taste nowhere near as fresh. Therefore, when I saw we had the chance to test out the Ultra 8000 S4 Slow Juicer, I was thrilled to see if it could fix my previous issues with juicers and save me money from purchasing pre-packed juices every day.

The box includes the main juicing unit, a 3-in-1 strainer, 1 pusher, two jugs (one for the juice and another for the pulp), a cleaning brush, and a useful recipe card. The unit is quite compact and looks sleek on my work surface. I was impressed with just how simple it was to assemble the parts ready for juicing as you just have to connect the main three components, place the jugs in front of the pulp and juice ports, and you’re ready to go.

The S4 Slow Juicer has a 1.8-litre juicing bowl with a 1355mm chute, which allows you to fit in plenty of fruits and vegetables, plus any kind of additional milk and juice to make your perfect juice. I personally love making a green juice in the morning for a healthy kickstart to the day, and the machine provided ample space for this. The bowl can easily fit a whole apple, a big handful of spinach, some celery, half a cucumber and even a little bit of ginger for a nice hot kick. I personally always like chopping my fruits and vegetables before I juice them, but the JR Ultra 8000 S4 Slow Juicer bowl is large enough that you can pack it all inside with only a rough chop and it will effectively juice it all with ease. It achieves this with its high-torque 300-watt motor that processes your juice quickly and effectively – all whilst being remarkably quiet!

One of the main perks of the JR Ultra 8000 S4 Slow Juicer is its 3-in-1 strainer design. The strainer sits within the bowl of the juicer and filters your juice through a three-layer filtration system. It is designed to effectively stain pretty much whatever you throw at it to produce smooth and tasty juices without any clogs. Whilst no juicer can produce a drink that is 100% bit free, the smooth juice produced by the juicer is definitely one of the best I’ve tried. Plus every juice tastes great thanks to the juicer’s ultra-low 37 RPM rotating speed which is designed to preserve the nutrients and taste of your juice, so you know that each one is packed full of vitamin-rich goodness – which for me is the main reason for drinking a green juice in the first place!

In terms of functionality, the washing process is just as easy as using the machine for juicing. You just turn the top of the juicer off, which allows you to leave the electrical base behind before heading to the sink for added safety. Each part then comes apart super easily, allowing you to give a good wash by hand to all of the components in a matter of minutes. A key part of the ease of cleaning comes from the strainer being attached to the juicing bowl because you only have 1 piece to wash, rather than multiple more fiddly parts.

Ultimately, if you’re a big fan of fresh juices the JR Ultra 8000 S4 Juicer is a great choice for you. Whilst I appreciate it does come with a more expensive price tag, it is clear each part has been made with longevity, superior functionality and great aesthetics in mind. Each feature has been designed to make the juicing and cleaning process a breeze so you never have to start your day with a sticky mess and can enjoy a super tasty juice instead!

Pros:

• Super easy to assemble and clean
• 3in-1 filter for great-tasting smooth juices
• Great Safety features – the juicer will not work with the lid open, and the entire bowl can be removed from the base when cleaning

Cons:

• Like most juicers there are always some bits left behind in the juice – but compared to lower prices juicers this is very minimal
• High price point for a juicer – but the materials used, money saved from buying juices, and long warranty that comes with the juicer make it a little more affordable if used quite often