I’ve been searching for a good juicer for a while. I’ve tried several, including Philips and Omega, but they all ended up clogging, especially when making ginger shots.
I mainly want to juice ginger, turmeric, beets, and carrots. I’ve had my eye on a Nama juicer for a long time, but it’s expensive, and I’m not sure if it’s worth it.
Anyone have recommendations? What works best for these ingredients?
I’ve had my Nama J2 for almost five years and still love it. The biggest downside of juicing is cleanup, and I’ve had 2-3 juicers before this one—Nama is by far the easiest to clean. It’s not instant, but it’s way better than the cheaper ones. The juice quality is great, and the large container fits a ton of produce, so it’s convenient.
Also, I accidentally dropped mine from the top of my fridge, and it still works. Definitely recommend!
@Roan
I have the Sana 878, which is basically the same as the Nama J2 and Hurom 320. They’re all made in the same factory in Korea. They’re pricey, but the warranties are great. I’ve used several juicers, including commercial ones in a café, and this is my favorite so far.
I got the Nama J2 on a Black Friday deal, and so far, it’s been amazing. It comes with a 15-year warranty, and I’ve only heard good things about their customer service.
Rowan said:
I got the Nama J2 on a Black Friday deal, and so far, it’s been amazing. It comes with a 15-year warranty, and I’ve only heard good things about their customer service.
How much did you pay for it? I’m trying to decide whether to buy now or wait for another sale.
If you want true cold press juice without spending thousands, I highly recommend the People’s / Welles hydraulic press. I got it on Amazon for around $270 (almost $300 after taxes). You do need something to blend or grind your produce first—I use my Vitamix—then press it through this manual hydraulic press for true cold-pressed juice. Auger-style machines aren’t as efficient as a press. If you want an electric press, you’re looking at something in the thousands, like the Pure Juicer or Goodnature models.
There are so many options, and most people will just recommend what they own. I’d suggest doing a lot of research and watching unbiased comparison videos. That’s how I decided on the Hurom H400. I considered all the top models, but after hours of comparisons, this one seemed like the best fit for me.
I have the Omega MM1500BL, and it works well for ginger and turmeric shots.
The downside? Parts break often, and getting replacements under warranty is a hassle. It’s actually easier to just buy them instead of dealing with customer service.
That said, I’ve heard great things about Nama juicers.