Okay, confession time: I’m a sucker for anything that promises to make me healthier. I’ve got a graveyard of forgotten kitchen gadgets to prove it – spiralizers gathering dust, a smoothie maker I used twice… you get the picture. So, when the YUEWO Juicer showed up, I was like, “Alright, let’s see if this one can break the curse.”
First impressions? Not bad! The silver design is pretty slick, and it didn’t hog too much counter space. Huge win right there. But the real selling point? That 3.15-inch feed chute. Seriously, who has time to chop everything into teeny-tiny pieces?
Time to put this thing to work. I went for my usual green concoction: kale (ugh, but gotta do it), spinach, cucumber, a crisp apple, and a chunk of ginger to give it a kick. And get this – I just tossed in the apple and cucumber whole. No joke! Plus, it was way quieter than my old juicer, which sounds like a jet engine taking off. I could actually hear myself think!
YUEWO boasts a “98% juice yield,” which sounds impressive, right? I didn’t break out the beakers to measure, but I will say the leftover pulp was surprisingly dry. And the juice? Smooth, not too foamy, and tasted genuinely fresh. I felt like I was mainlining vitamins, no lie.
Of course, I had to get adventurous. Carrots? Beets? Bring ’em on! The YUEWO handled them like a champ. Pro-tip though: learn from my mistakes and PEEL your lemons. Trust me on this one. Bitter juice is nobody’s friend.
Now, let’s talk about the part we all dread: cleaning. Honestly, it wasn’t that bad. It comes apart pretty easily, and that little cleaning brush they include? Total lifesaver for getting into those nooks and crannies. Yeah, it’s hand-wash only, which might be a deal-breaker for some of you dishwasher devotees. But for me, it’s a small price to pay.
So, the final verdict? The YUEWO Juicer is sticking around. It’s not perfect – I wish it cleaned itself! But the high juice yield, the easy-ish cleanup, the surprisingly quiet motor, and that glorious wide chute make it a winner in my book. If you’re looking to ditch the store-bought juice and get your green on, the YUEWO is definitely worth a look.
The Good Stuff:
- Wide chute = less chopping = more time for Netflix
- Seriously gets all the juice out
- Doesn’t sound like a garbage disposal
- Easy to take apart and put back together
- Looks good on the counter (shallow, I know)
The Not-So-Good Stuff:
- Hand-wash only (boo!)
- Still gotta prep some stuff (peeling, pitting… the usual)
My Final Take: 4.5 out of 5 stars. Would juice again!