Alessi Juicy Salif Citrus Juicer
The Alessi Juicy Salif is Philippe Starck’s manual citrus squeezer, made from mirror-polished cast aluminium. Lemons, limes, and oranges are pressed on its tapered top, with a glass beneath to catch the juice. It is kitchen equipment for people who find an ordinary juicer visually underqualified.
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At a glance
One-line verdict
This cast-aluminium citrus juicer makes a proper countertop statement, provided you accept that fresh juice now involves a separate glass and immediate cleanup.
Best for
Design-minded citrus drinkers who want a manual juicer that earns its counter space even between brunches.
Skip it if
Skip it if dishwasher convenience, low-maintenance finishes, or containing every last drip matters more than sculptural aluminium.
The full picture
Most citrus juicers know their place: a drawer, preferably behind the cheese grater and the gadget that allegedly makes avocado roses. The Alessi Juicy Salif has no such humility. Philippe Starck designed this manual citrus squeezer as a tall, tapered object in mirror-polished cast aluminium, and it plainly expects to remain visible.
Its job is straightforward. Press a lemon, orange, or lime onto the top and position a glass beneath the tapered end to collect the juice. That arrangement makes the ritual more deliberate than a bowl-style juicer, which is either charming or an unnecessary extra stage in a rushed Saturday breakfast. We think that slight ceremony is precisely the point.
The Juicy Salif is a useful counterweight to kitchen tools chosen solely for maximum containment and minimum thought. At 11.42 inches high with a 5.51-inch diameter, it asks for vertical counter space and rewards anyone who regards kitchen hardware as part of the room rather than evidence of it.
There is, inevitably, admin. The instruction manual calls for an immediate rinse under running water and drying afterwards; abrasive detergents are out, as is the dishwasher. This is not the citrus juicer for someone who regards a sink as a witness-protection programme for sticky utensils. It is for the person willing to maintain a slightly ridiculous aluminium object because it makes squeezing a lime feel less like chores and more like a tiny domestic production.
The Irresistible
- Philippe Starck’s design turns a manual citrus squeezer into a deliberate kitchen object rather than another drawer-bound plastic obligation.
- The mirror-polished cast-aluminium construction gives the Juicy Salif a distinctly architectural presence.
- It is made for the citrus most likely to cause a last-minute drink or cooking scramble: lemons, limes, and oranges.
The Clever Part
- Juice is directed into a glass placed beneath the tapered end, so the serving vessel can go straight from squeezing to table.
- Its 11.42-inch height and 5.51-inch diameter make its counter-space demand clear before this becomes an argument with the toaster.
- The three rubber feet can be replaced through an Alessi dealer if they are lost or worn.
The Fine Print
- Cleaning requires an immediate rinse under running water followed by drying, which is more ceremony than many citrus emergencies deserve.
- Abrasive detergents may damage the mirror-polished surface finish.
The Reality Check
- The Juicy Salif is not dishwasher-safe, and the aluminium may develop oxidation stains, particularly in marine climates, even though this does not compromise the quality of the squeezed juice.
Buyer questions answered
What is the Alessi PSJS Juicy Salif citrus juicer?
The Alessi PSJS Juicy Salif is a manual citrus squeezer designed by Philippe Starck; PSJS is its product code. It is the sort of object that makes a lemon look like it has arrived for a design meeting.
Is the Alessi Juicy Salif made from aluminium?
Yes, the Alessi Juicy Salif is made from mirror-polished cast aluminium.
Is the Alessi Juicy Salif mirror polished?
Yes, the Juicy Salif has a mirror-polished cast-aluminium finish.
Is the Alessi Juicy Salif a citrus juicer?
Yes, it is intended for squeezing lemons, oranges, and limes, with the juice collected in a glass beneath its tapered end.
What is the difference between Alessi Juicy Salif and PSJS Juicy Salif listings?
There is no product difference indicated here: PSJS is the product code for the Alessi Juicy Salif. One listing has simply chosen the catalogue-code surname.
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