The Rootside Press
The Rootside Press
A cold press small enough to leave on the counter, and good enough that you will.
Most juicers get used twice and then live in a cupboard. This one is six inches wide. It stays out, which is the only reason anyone keeps juicing past week three.
It's a masticating press — a slow auger that crushes produce rather than shredding it at speed. Less foam, less heat, drier pulp, and juice that holds up in the fridge instead of separating by lunchtime.
Why slow matters
| The Rootside Press | A typical fast juicer | |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Auger crushes | Blade shreds at speed |
| Speed | Slow, high torque | 10,000–15,000 RPM |
| Foam | Minimal | Two inches of it |
| Leafy greens | Handles them | Mostly ends up in the pulp |
| Juice keeps | ~72 hours sealed | Separates within the hour |
| Noise | Quiet enough for 6am | Wakes the house |
What's in the box
- Compact masticating press — 60NM high-torque, low-speed motor
- Separate juice cup and pulp cup — no decanting, no mess
- Cleaning brush
- Feed chute pusher
- User manual
Specifications
| Type | Single-auger masticating (cold press) |
| Motor | 60NM high-torque, low-speed |
| Footprint | Approx. 6" wide — fits under a standard cabinet |
| Feed chute | Compact; cut produce to roughly 1" pieces |
| Contact materials | BPA-free, all parts detachable |
| Best for | Celery, kale, cucumber, carrot, apple, ginger, citrus |
| Cleaning | 4 parts, rinse and brush — about 90 seconds |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Which press is right for you
| The Rootside Press | Press XL | The Lever | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $249 | $169 |
| Best for | One or two people | Households, week batching | Citrus only |
| Prep | Chop to 1" | Whole fruit, no chopping | Halve the fruit |
| Counter space | Minimal | Significant | Permanent fixture |
| Leafy greens | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cleanup | ~90 seconds | ~3 minutes | Rinse the funnel |
The honest notes
- Prep is real. The feed chute is small by design. You will chop for two minutes before you juice for three. Machines that skip this cost around three times as much — that's Press XL, and it's a genuinely different purchase.
- Cleanup is about 90 seconds. Four parts, rinse, brush the screen. Do it right away and it's nothing. Leave it an hour and it isn't.
- It's quiet. Slow motors are. You can run it at 6am without a conversation about it.
Common questions
Can it juice leafy greens?
Yes — that's the main argument for a slow auger. Feed kale, spinach or parsley alongside something firm like apple or cucumber so the auger grips them.
How long does the juice keep?
Roughly 72 hours refrigerated in a sealed bottle filled to the shoulder. Beyond three days, freeze it.
Is it dishwasher safe?
The detachable parts, yes. Never the motor base — don't submerge it or run water over it.
Do I need anything else?
No, but most people add the Weekly Set of bottles within a month, because batching is what makes the habit stick. The Rootside Starter bundles both plus the Hand Press and saves you $27.
Shipping & returns
Ships free from our US warehouse — most orders arrive in 3–5 business days. Free shipping on all orders over $75.
30-day returns, any reason. It doesn't need to be unopened and you don't need to explain yourself. Faulty or wrongly sent, we cover return shipping.