We found the Gourmia EPJ100 Electric Citrus Juicer to be a good way to combine a hand-press juicer with a motor. It is near effortless to use so the whole family can enjoy it. The filter is able to separate a good deal of pulp and extra bits from the fruit you don’t want so that you can reap the full benefits of just the juice, getting in as much of the important minerals and nutrients as possible. Just as easy as it is to use, it’s straightforward to keep clean, saving you more time in the kitchen in the long run.
Easy to Use
This high-value citrus juicer will help you bring your freshly-pressed glass of orange juice to the next level. The hand-press helps you maximize the amount of juice extracted.
[Show table of contents]Introduction
Does the day to day hustle take away the time you have to create fresh homemade juice? The Gourmia EPJ100 Electric Citrus Juicer aims to give you that time back thanks to its fast process and overall simple design. We found it to be a great way to get in all the vitamins that store-bought juices usually lack, right in the comfort of our home. This juicer might even help those who lack the strength to press or squeeze juice, as it combines a manual-press lever with a powerful motor for stress-free use.
As avid fans of homemade juice, we’ve always been on the lookout for juicers that won’t cut too much into our morning routine. We also need a juicer that is user-friendly, so that almost anyone in the household can use it. The Gourmia EPJ100 immediately grabbed our attention with its convenient design that makes it easy to use and clean, while also being so affordable. We took a deep dive to understand as much as we could about this product, learning from the manufacturer and reviewers to understand how this juicer works.
All About the Gourmia EPJ100 Electric Citrus Juicer
The Gourmia EPJ100 Electric Citrus Juicer combines a hand-press juicer with a motorized juicer backed by 160W of power. It claims to churn out fresh squeezed citrus juice in a short amount of time with a fast and quiet motor. The Smart Cone design is intended to help you fit a variety of citrus fruits. It’s large enough to support the likes of grapefruits, while the handle may help hold down smaller fruits such as oranges and limes.
It also features a Perfect Pour Direct Spout that reduces the chance of clogging and makes it simpler for you to get juice poured directly into your cup. The spout is also anti-drip in an effort to make things less messy. If you want to contain the juice rather than pour it, there’s a sliding window that you can use instead.
Do you dislike pulp in your juice, preferring a smooth and pure texture? The makers behind the EPJ100 understand that. That’s why they have added the X-tract+ juicing system that powers its way through pulp, pips, and pits, leaving you with as much juice as it possibly can extract. All of the extra bits are held in a straining tray.
Unlike some of its hand-pressed competitors, the Gourmia juicer has a simplistic combination design to make the juicing process less strenuous. It features an ergonomic handle so that it can be used comfortably, a factor that may even help some people with health conditions like arthritis use the juice. It also has a SmartFlo filter system to make the cleaning process simpler, too.
As for its overall build, the EPJ100 has a stainless steel body. It is ETL certified, so you can rest assured that the company takes the quality of the product seriously. It’s designed for use on standard kitchen counters, and the suction cups on the bottom helps keep it in place.
Specifications Table
Gourmia EPJ100 Specifications |
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Juicer Type | Citrus Press |
Motor | 160 Watts |
Dimensions | 13.6" x 12.9" x 9.4" |
Weight | 7 lbs |
Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
Features | - X-tract+ hand-press Juicing System to extract as much juice as possible from citrus fruits
- Perfect Pour minimizes clogging
- Filter system eliminates pulps
- Easy to clean
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Our Gourmia EPJ100 Electric Citrus Juicer Review
We really appreciated how easy and simple the Gourmia EPJ100 is to use. The handle doesn’t just help those of you who with health issues, but it can make it easier for children to use as well. We found we could involve the whole family in learning the joy of making fresh orange juice.
The cone design is interesting and allows you to use various fruits, including larger ones like grapefruits. Some users reported however they had issues with keeping smaller fruits in place.
The quantity of juice the machine produces seems adequate for a citrus press juicer. Its integrated container could hold up more juice, you can have it flow directly into your glass. While it doesn’t completely eliminate all the pulp, a large amount of it is kept out to keep the juice smoother and clearer. The lesser amount of friction produced by the citrus juicer helps keep the healthy nutrients and enzymes in the juice.
The manufacturer states that the motor is both powerful and quiet. Even though we always expect juicers to produce noise considering their mode of operation, we did note that the EPJ100 operated surprisingly quietly. With our experience using juicers, we feel it is relatively quiet in comparison to other similar models.
We found that the 160W direct-drive motor operates at a comfortable speed. However, there are reports that the machine does completely stop working after a few minutes once the motor overheats, and must be allowed to cool down. This downtime is an annoyance that can prevent some people from making juice as fast as they would like.
With the filter design that separates the pulp and pits, we found the clean up process to be rather basic and easy. Some users report a little bit of effort is needed to remove certain parts, but it’s still painless to clean.
The stainless steel body gives this juicer a rather solid look and a strong construction. Despite this, we’ve seen reports of it not lasting that long. However, given its price range, the quality of the juice it produces and how easy it is to use, the juicer still offer good value.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Ergonomic rubber handle
- Simple to clean
- Relatively quiet operation
- Good amount of juice produced with little pulp
- Option to pour directly or hold the juice
Cons
- Motor has to cool down in between uses
- Smaller fruits can slide around
- Space to hold juice could be larger
What Owners Think
During our research, we found a large number of positive reviews for the Gourmia EPJ100. Owners are praising the quality of the juice as well as how simple it is to use. On the negative side, we found some users that had issues with the juicer not actually lasting as long as they expected. Other owners noted that smaller citrus fruits were hard to use with the machine, and that they were expecting the juicer to hold more juice.
Owners Really Like
- Quality of juice produced: Tastes great with a minimum amount of pulp
- Quiet: The motor operates is surprisingly quiet
- Ease of use: The handle is ergonomic while the juice comes easily out the spout
- High yield: With the pulp and pits filtered, you get more juice out of your fruits
- Easy to clean: It takes just a couple of minutes to disassemble and wipe clean
- Versatile: Option to use the handle or your hand, while the cone size allows for different sized citrus fruits
What Could Be Improved
- Motor function: Shuts down after a few minutes to cool off
- Small space to contain juice: Area to contain juice isn’t as large as expected
- Cone design: Doesn’t work that well with small fruits
- Longevity: Some reports of it failing after a few months
Bottom Line
After all of our research and combing through dozens of user reviews, the Gourmia EPJ100 Electric Citrus Juicer definitely has our seal of approval. It’s versatile enough that you can use different citrus fruits even if you have to put a little bit more pressure on the smaller fruits to keep them in place. It filters out a lot of pulp while allowing minimal friction to keep the enzymes, minerals, and nutrients in the juice. With how easy it is to use, it can work well for users of various ages from children (under supervision) to the elderly.
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References
- Instruction manual
Rebecca Furrow
Rebecca Furrow is a freelance writer and juice expert. She’s been juicing for over 15 years and has written many articles on the subject for various publications. Rebecca loves to travel while always keeping her eye out for the best fruits and vegetables in the market!