Why I'm adding the Smeg Citrus Juicer to my wedding registry – it's expensive but so worth it

As small appliance editors, we're used to testing every little function offered by kitchen appliances. Whether it's making yogurt in a slow cooker or cake in an air fryer (true story), more and more brands are keen to prove their worth by expanding the capabilities of their products.

While we're all for multi-functionality when it comes to the best juicers, reviewing the Smeg Citrus Juicer was as refreshing as a cold glass of orange juice. There's something luxurious about a product that unashamedly offers one function and does it brilliantly. Our expert tester Millie Fender first tested this juicer in 2021, and I re-rested it in 2025 to see if it's still one of the best juicers on the market.

The answer is yes: the Smeg Citrus Juicer is plain sailing from start to finish. Keep reading for our full review.

Specifications

Design

Smeg has an Italian 1950s retro style that is very covetable, and the Citrus Juicer is no exception. It comes in a range of cute colors – from pastel blue to classic white – and is even available as part of the Dolce & Gabbana collection. You can find that here at Williams Sonoma, along with a matching toaster and kettle.

It is petite and takes up very little space on the counter. The body of the Smeg Citrus Juicer is sturdy and made of powder-coated die-cast aluminum. The reamer and strainer are made of lightweight stainless steel, and the lid is constructed from sturdy BPA-free Tritan. This is dust-proof, meaning your juicer will stay looking its best even if it's just there for eye candy.

Millie explains in her last review, 'The Smeg Citrus Juicer comes together intuitively. The attachments easily slot onto the top. It has a strainer attachment that can be removed if you like your juice with pulp, and the juice collected drips out of the side spout and into your cup. It doesn't take a second to set up and get started.'

Is it easy to use?

We spend a lot of time reviewing the best cold press juicers, and they can be a bit tricky to get your head around. However, this is an electric juicer with very simple controls.

You can get started as soon as you've plugged the cable into the electrical source. There's no power button; you simply press your halved citrus fruit onto the reamer, which begins to spin in circular motions with the pressure. You can then move the fruit around to reach all angles, and the juice and pulp drips down into the tray.

When Millie first tested in 2021, she was shocked by how easy the Smeg Citrus Juicer is to use. I was also super surprised by the ease and quietness of the appliance. I mixed up some fresh margaritas at the end of my testing day, and it didn't disturb the other people gathering and chatting in my kitchen. There would be no risk of disturbing a partner, if you wanted to wake up early and squeeze a fresh glass of juice.

Juicing performance

Test 1: Orange juice

I sliced my oranges in half, then prepared a glass underneath the spout to catch the juice. I placed the first orange on the reamer, and it twizzled around to extract the juice. I could move the fruit around, making sure I got every last drop. The strainer caught the pulp and pips, and a clear juice poured into my cup. The taste was delicious, fresh, and pure.

Millie carried out a great comparison test. She juiced three oranges with the Smeg Citrus juicer and created around 175ml of juice. Then, she tried three oranges from the same pack with her hand-manual reamer; it took much longer, and she yielded 150 ml of juice. Clearly, the Smeg was more effective than the manual option. In any case, we learned that if you're juicing for a large family, you'll need a whole lot more than three oranges!

Test 2: Lemons & limes

The Smeg juicer excelled at handling smaller citrus fruits like lemons and limes. While I usually squeeze lemons by hand, I often struggle with wrist fatigue and hate the sting of acidic juice on any cuts or scrapes. With the Smeg, juicing became effortless – I could go all day in total comfort. You could even get the children involved, squeezing tons of lemons to make homemade lemonade.

Test 3: Grapefruit juice

My final test was a large grapefruit. By this point, I would have been shocked if the Smeg Juicer didn’t rise to the challenge – and, unsurprisingly, it powered through effortlessly, transforming the grapefruit into a glass of fresh, delicious juice in no time. I love starting my mornings with grapefruit juice, but it’s almost impossible to find in the supermarkets where I live. That made it even harder to clean, pack up, and return the juicer to Smeg – I genuinely didn’t want to let it go.

Cleaning

Both Millie and I agree that cleaning the Smeg Citrus Juicer is even easier than setting it up. The reamer, basin, and strainer can all be placed in the dishwasher. I wish this was the case for cold press juicers, but they are notoriously messy and irritating to clean. Once the insides were sparkling, we could give the die-cast metal exterior a quick wipe-clean.

What do customer reviews say?

This is a new test that we run to see how well the products we review fare with customers. Often, it helps us to assess how the products fit into everyday life and whether they are reliable enough to last a good few years of heavy use in the kitchen.

The reviews online are generally very positive. A few comments I saw were about the flimsy plastic on the juice collector and anti-drip spout, which you have to be gentle with when cleaning. I personally found them to be sturdy, and I liked the fact they are made from BPA-free Tritan.

Another common complaint was the price – and I get it. Spending around $200 on a juicer feels a little ridiculous. Under normal circumstances, I might call it overpriced and unnecessary. But with its effortless performance, easy cleaning, and undeniably gorgeous design, I’ve been charmed. In fact, I’ve already added one to my wedding registry.

Is the Smeg Citrus Juicer worth the money? 

You can expect to pay around $200 in the US for the Smeg Citrus Juicer. That's an expensive juicer, there's no denying it. If that figure doesn't cause your eyes to water though, I wouldn't dismiss this appliance so quickly. It's a true slice of luxury and a joy to look at. I could picture myself using it at least every weekend for a glass of fresh juice with my brunch.

Another good use for this juicer is making cocktails. We love citrusy drinks in our house, so we go through a lot of lemons and limes for mojitos, palomas, and margaritas. The Smeg Citrus Juicer would get a lot of use in my kitchen for this alone.

I also recently went to a cookery demonstration and watched chef Clodagh McKenna use this juicer to make a very quick orange cake with sweet orange syrup. If you like to bake easy, summery desserts like this, an electric juicer could come in very useful.

For those with a proudly coordinated kitchen, you can pair the Smeg Citrus Juicer with some of the best toasters and best blenders on the market – the Smeg toasters come in a huge range of colors, so they're easy to pair with your new juicer.

Meet our testing team

Re-tested by

Re-tested by

Lydia Hayman

Lydia is our Kitchen Appliances Editor at Homes & Gardens. As a trained cook and wellness obsessive, she has a soft spot for health-focused products, like the best juicers, air fryers, and non-toxic appliances. She trained at Leiths School of Food & Wine, and has previously written for wellness brands like Mindful Chef, Six Senses Ibiza and Deliciously Ella.

Originally reviewed by

Originally reviewed by

Millie Fender

Millie Fender used to be our Head of Reviews, and is now a Senior Home Editor for Tom's Guide. Millie put the Smeg Juicer to the test for several days with her family, before (reluctantly) sending it back to Smeg.