The PRO citrus press in two lines
This is the PRO citrus press in black and red, made from high-strength plastic, with a continuous-wheel action: the central insert comes straight down onto the fruit instead of at an angle. It weighs 173g and is 23cm long.
Who it is for
For bars with lime and lemon in half the menu, squeezed to order. A tool that needs less force for the same juice is not a luxury when the squeeze is repeated two hundred times a night: it decides whether you finish the shift with your wrist intact.
The continuous-wheel action, explained
On the classic model the two arms turn around a single pivot, so the insert reaches the half fruit at an angle and starts pressing on one side only: the fruit tends to slide outwards and some of the juice stays inside. With the continuous-wheel action the upper part comes down parallel to the cup and the pressure starts from the centre. Two things change: more juice for the same force, and the fruit stays in place for the whole stroke.
Specifications
- Material: high-strength plastic
- Action: continuous wheels
- Colour: black and red
- Weight: 173g
- Dimensions: 11 x 23 x 5cm
Cut side down
This gesture changes the yield more than the mechanism, and hardly anyone writes it down. The half fruit goes into the cup with the cut face towards the holes and the peel on top: under pressure the peel turns inside out like an umbrella and pushes the flesh against the holes. The juice comes out cleaner, and the bitter oils of the pith stay on the peel side instead of ending up in the glass.
What gives way, and when
On a PRO citrus press the weak point is never the cup: it is the joint, where the two arms meet. It gives way for two reasons, and neither is normal squeezing. The first is forcing a fruit that is too large, which opens the arms beyond their intended travel; the second is twisting, pressing while turning the wrist to finish the job. Worked on fruit of the right size and pressed straight, a tool like this lasts for seasons.
Black and red, and why colour helps
At a station where you work fast and in low light, colour is the quickest way to pick up the right tool: the hand recognises red before the eye measures the cup. Bartenders who keep two models side by side, one for lime and one for lemon, usually choose them in different colours for this reason, not for looks.
Care
Run it under the tap straight after service, before the juice has time to dry in the holes. Once a week, wash the joint thoroughly, where pulp and pips collect. The plastic takes acid and mild detergents, and it dries in the air with the press left open.
FAQ
What does the PRO citrus press do better than a hinged model? The insert comes down vertically instead of at an angle: more juice for the same force, and the fruit stays put.
How much does it weigh and how long is it? 173g, with overall dimensions of 11 x 23 x 5cm.
Will it take oranges? No: the cup is sized for limes and lemons.
Is it dishwasher safe? Better by hand and straight away, so the juice does not dry in the holes.
Does the plastic stand up to acid? Yes: on the PRO citrus press that is the main advantage over painted metal.
The more you buy, the less you pay: 4 pieces -5%, 6 -7%, 8 -10%, on the same item.
Dispatched from Rome, Italy. 15-day returns, free of charge. Questions before you order? Message us on WhatsApp on +39 351 929 6937.
The other models, with their cup sizes, are in the citrus press category.
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