but the juice tastes much better. Big plus
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PROS: No separation in the juice unlike the Jack Lalanne I got from costco. The pulp is a lot drier. The motor is quiet so not disturbing anyone when I use it early in the morning. Not sure if it's because of the slow grinding method, but the juice tastes much better. Big plus, I can juice wheatgrass with the machine.

CONS: Small inserting tube, need to cut everything before juicing. It takes extra time to assemble & disassemble for each use and cleaning. Biggest problem for me is if I put a celery stick in without chopping, the fiber will get stuck and clog up the pulp tube. Need to break it apart, clear it out before proceed.

Even with all the cons stated, I still like it more than my previous juicer because the juice is premium quality.  I just hope it can be more user friendly.
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Finally got around to installing these a couple weeks ago and boy, the water tastes so much better! A worthwhile addition even if you already have the black filters.
4253150
So let's get the immediate con out of the way, it is not completely a whole fruit juicer as indicated. For example, unless you want a very bitter aftertaste in your OJ and desire the blade to dull quickly, you shouldnt throw in a lime, lemon, or orange without peeling it first, which is sort of tedious for me at least as I prefer to do a whole pitchers worth at once (to avoid cleaning sessions).

Minor gripe aside, it juices efficiently, my chickens enjoy eating the pulp, the juice is healthy and delicious, and you can make a great bloody mary mix out of tomatoes and peppers from your garden. It is easier to clean than anticipated and I would very curious what features could possibly exist to make me pay 300 for a juicer when this one is available in the 50 range. Great product so far. (had for two weeks)
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I am grateful that Zevia took the caramel color out of their soda. It has a clearer, crisper taste. I love it!
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I was hesitant to buy this infuser at first, but it got the best reviews compared to other infusers on Amazon. I bought 2 for the $5 discount. Received them in 2 days with Prime. Packed well and not damaged. I made 2 batches of water right away. One with lime and one with fresh pineapple and strawberries. I cut up all of the fruit before putting it into the infuser baskets. I added a little Splenda to sweeten. Put both in the fridge for 30 minutes. Wow!! Both tasted great!! I'm really impressed with the flavor for infusing for such a short time in the fridge. I'm sure letting it infuse overnight will be even better. I can't drink water without some sort of flavoring in it and this is a much healthier option than what I was using before. No problems with the lid or leaking. Easy to disassemble and put back together. I didn't get a recipe book, but no big deal. I'm actually looking forward to trying out my own ideas. My next batch is going to be peaches, clementines, and fresh pineapple sage from my garden. Planning on gifting a few of these too. If you're looking for a great way to drink more water but hate plain water like I do, this is for you.
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Much as I enjoy this juicer, I lately have been neglecting to use it entirely due to the HUGE undertaking of clean-up.  Never could I have imagined upon opening the box just how much of a pain cleaning each and every part of this machine would be.  If there's an easier way to go about it, I haven't found it yet.

Despite this frustration, though, I have made some delicious juice--carrot juice, mostly.  But I am amazed at how easy it is to add foods not typically thought of as "juicy"--kale, cabbage, etc.  Delicious!  Definitely no problem with the actual blending/power.  Again, I want to emphasize, this is a good machine that makes great juice.  If you are considering it, however, make sure you are aware of the time required for disassembling and cleaning!

On the plus side, though, my dog loves the pulp in her food!
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Much easier to make than doing it from scratch, and tastes fantastic.
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As a fresh/green juice lover, I used to have a juicer but didn't enjoy using it because clean up was time consuming and often did not get much juice out of leafy greens. I saw many tutorials of "juicing" using a high speed blender (Vitamix) and then straining the juice using a nut bag, so I thought I'd give it a try.

I ordered this option because of good reviews, price, and that it came as a two pack.

I used the following ingredients: 1 large cucumber, 1 bag of baby spinach, several stalks celery, 4 small green apples, two lemons, and a sliver of ginger. You must add some water to help blend which does dilute the taste of the juice versus a straight juicing method. I had my Vitamix almost full to the top and it took two separate batches of straining the pulp. It would have been better to do it in three or four batches to allow for easier squeezing of the pulp inside the bag.

I included some photos which show the following:
a) how much pulp was left over
b) how much juice was made
c) how the bag looked after straining

The major CON was that the pulp got stuck in-between the seams and it was quite difficult to clean. Either you aggressively rub the bag under water that could potentially loosen the seams, which aren't the most tightly sewn. Or do what I did which was soak the bag in some soapy water over night.

So far so good, but the true test is if those seams will hold up to regular use and pressure from squeezing juice out of pulp.
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Yuumy!  I agree with the others, this green tea really does taste better.
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I've wanted an Omega juicer for two years and finally bought one (and reviewed it here on Amazon.com) but in comparison, my purchase of the Vitamix was relatively impulsive (I thought about it for four months then splurged).

I thought I wanted a juicer, but in reality when you consume juice you lose the fiber and you're taking in a lot of carbs and sugars. The juice is tasty, but it's thin because (wait for it) it's JUICE. I never realized what I was missing until I started making fruit/vegetable smoothies with the Vitamix.

If incorporating more vegetables in your diet is what you want, the Vitamix is the way to go. With the fiber it's much more filling, and you're really gaining the added benefit of the pulp (which is so thoroughly broken down that you can't believe a "blender" produced this).

The secret to a Vitamix is adding enough liquid to make the smoothie into a thick juice.

I still use the juicer, but the Vitamix has become the go-to appliance in my kitchen. If I'd started with the Vitamix, I would never have have bought the juicer.
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This is one powerhouse of a machine!
The impact of the taste from the juice is unbelievable.
Fantastic results. I'm very happy with this purchase!
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We've just put the new on last week,  but so the water taste great and the water pressure is much better than the Pur filter.
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Big difference in the taste.  However, filter was a pain to attach so it didn't leak, I have a problem with myhands
194771
This tastes very much like sugar, and it's so much healthier!
2579063
made this year's pomegranate juicing a breeze, left all the bitter white part of the pomegranate behind.  I've done this by hand, or I should say by foot (putting the sliced poms in plastic bags, then squishing the juice out by standing on the bag) and this is faster, cleaner and gave me much more juice - hooray for this product!
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I was worried that this juice was not going to taste good or it might have had too much pulp.  The two strongest flavors are carrot and ginger.  If you like both of these things, then you will enjoy this juice.  It's smooth, delicious and is beautifully packaged.
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WAYYY better than the original flavor!! So much easier to drink and just tastes better. So convenient for on-the-go meal. I love it for an early breakfast, since it's not a heavy meal.