I wouldn't recommend a £550 juicer to everyone - but we bought this four times over

Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer: £550 at namawell.com

Nama sells the J2 in black or white, both of which look elegant and sleek on the counter. Buying from them directly gives you free delivery and an official, 15-year guarantee.

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When it comes to spending money, I’m a bit of a miser and my family are exactly the same. So why, you might ask, do we collectively own four £550 Nama J2 Cold Press Juicers between us?

It sounds like a puzzle, but one glass is all it takes to crack the case. This juicer has a way of converting sceptics faster than you can say cold-pressed. Hand on heart, it’s the best juicer I’ve ever used for producing crisp, clear juice. It squeezes every last drop of goodness out of your fruit and veg and doesn't even come into the blender vs juicer debate.

If you're wondering whether this is for you, we have the answers. I’ve used the Nama J2 during recovery from major stomach surgery, when gentle, nutrient-dense juice was non-negotiable. I rely on it for fiery ginger shots when I need an immunity boost. My brother put it through its paces when his orchard went crazy (he pressed 20 litres of juice in one go). As for the rest of my family, it’s firmly embedded in their weekly routines and seasonal resets. So if you’re ready to level up your juicing game, let me introduce you to the machine that changed everything for the Honey household: the Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer.

Nama J2 Juicer review

Who would the Nama J2 Juicer suit?

The Nama J2 is a masticating juicer, also known as a cold press juicer. In plain English, it doesn’t just blitz your ingredients, it slowly presses and almost chews them, extracting juice with maximum efficiency and minimal heat. That gentle process preserves nutrients, boosts yield, and delivers juice with better clarity, colour, and shelf life.

Technically speaking, this slow-rotation auger system is far superior to centrifugal juicers, but yes, it does come at a higher price. Within the masticating category, the Nama J2 is actually very fairly priced. Line it up next to centrifugal or citrus juicers, though, and it can look eye-wateringly expensive.

That’s why I recommend it to people who already juice regularly and are ready to invest in something that will genuinely elevate their morning glass. This isn’t a casual, once-a-month gadget. It’s a long-term kitchen ally.

There’s also an aesthetic angle here. The Nama J2 is a beautiful piece of kit: solid, streamlined, and thoughtfully designed. It works especially well in family homes where it can live permanently on the counter. That said, I live with my partner in a small flat and we still happily make cupboard space for it. Once you’ve tasted the results, you’ll find a way to squeeze it in.

Unboxing the Nama J2 Juicer

Nobody does packaging quite like Nama. And before you ask, no, this isn’t sponsored. I’m just an unapologetic fan. One look at the box and you’ll see what I mean: it’s polished, premium, and genuinely frame-worthy. While all the materials are recyclable, I’ll admit I kept the box because it felt more like art than packaging.

Inside, every component is neatly packed in its own clearly labelled compartment, which makes the initial setup refreshingly fool proof. There’s no rummaging, no guesswork, and no need to juice your patience before you juice your produce. From unboxing to first press, it all feels calm, considered, and very grown-up.

What is the Nama J2 Juicer like to use?

I'd recommend keeping the instructions to hand, because they include a very simple, easy start guide. You've also good a full manual and recipe book if you're after some inspiration, but that's what the rest of my review is for.

The Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer is composed of a refreshingly small amount of different parts. Everything slots together and clicks into place neatly and precisely. Across all the tests, the Nama is really reasonable in both noise and involvement. Yes, it makes some sound, but not so much that you couldn't hold a conversation or watch TV. I logged the loudest sound as 62 dB, which is no louder than a dishwasher or normal conversation.

The first test that I put all of our juicers through is making orange juice, which is a very straightforward task. You'll need to peel every orange before adding it into the Nama, which is a little fiddly, but it's the case for every kind of juicer except citrus models.

The feeding section at the top would easily let you push segments through. However, if you're impatient like me, you can just throw the oranges in when the lid is lifted and the Nama will get to juicing straight away.

It was very clear, very quickly that this is an impressive juicer when we were looking at the pulp coming out. From four oranges, almost no waste came out and what was fed into the waste was incredibly dry and crumbly. The orange juice which poured out the other side amounted to 460ml (our biggest yield of all the tests). It was crisp, bursting with flavour, and really smooth to drink. When taste-tested against other cold-press, citrus, and centrifugal juicers, this was a unanimous winner.

The next test levels up your classic orange juice, but adds in some fire. I made ginger shots by adding four inches of ginger and a whole bag of carrots to my orange juice. Over the two years that I've owned my Nama, I've made all sorts of variations, swapping out orange for pineapple, apple, and grapefruit and the results have always been consistent.

The Nama J2 does a really impressive job at creating pulp or juice waste that's dry and crumbly, indicative of well-extracted juice. The ginger shots didn't have any foam sitting on top, which is another visual indicator that the Nama has been really intentional and careful in how it has pressed all the different ingredients. The flavours of my ginger shots reflected exactly what all the other indicators were flagging: the Nama makes some of the most fiery ginger shots you could do at home. They won't have a piece of pulp or fibre and will be clear as water to drink. I make big batches at the beginning of every week and they last incredibly well, waking my partner and I up in the mornings before we hit the gym.

The final test that we formally run is green juices. This uses a different kind of challenge: leafy vegetables. The carrots in ginger shots cover how the Nama tackles hard vegetables really well, so it's good to gauge what it can do with apple, kale, spinach, and cucumber. You'll need to ball up the leafy greens a little if you want to get maximum extraction. I've found that just fluttering them in can leave your pulp a touch more moist, although it's still leagues above other models.

You'll also need to chop the cucumber and celery into at most 3-inch pieces as the Nama needs a little help feeding them in. This is relatively reasonable for a cold press juicer, but I'm pointing it out because there are hands-free competitors, such as the Kuvings.

My green juice was delicious. As with the others, it's crisp with a little thickness. On the tests where I didn't roll the leafy greens, there was a little foam, but that's what I would expect when you deviate from recommended methods.

There are options to make smoothies and sorbets with different attachments. However, the main purpose of the Nama J2 Juicer is to make seriously impressive juice. It delivers every time. We've certainly pushed ours to the limit (my brother juices coconut in his, not something that I'd recommend because it's very tough on the auger) and I make oat milk in mine every week. It's versatile, reliable, and always top of the game, even two years on.

Cleaning the Nama J2 Juicer

When I first tested the Nama J2 Juicer, I was disappointed that it's not dishwasher safe. It tracks with other cold press juicers, as these tend to be more delicate pieces of kit. However, pulp gets everywhere, which means that cleaning needs some attention,

Nama provides a useful cleaning tool that helps to wiggle bits of fibre and pulp free and, when I'm not being melodramatic, it's actually very quick to clean. You can rinse most of the worst off, but keep an eye on the ridges inside the model, as fibre can lodge in here. It's not so involved that it stops me from juicing regularly, but is nonetheless worth recognising that this is a touch more involved.

How does the Nama J2 Juicer compare?

In both looks and performance, the Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer sits very close to the Kuvings Auto10 Hands Free Juicer. They’re both masticating, cold-press models with similar silhouettes and an emphasis on slow, gentle extraction for maximum yield and nutrient retention. Side by side, both produce beautifully clear, vibrant juice with minimal foam and excellent flavour. If anything, the Nama edges ahead on finish: it looks more elegant on the counter, the accessories feel sturdier and more premium in the hand, and the control dial has a satisfying, luxury feel that makes the whole process feel calmer and more considered.

What surprised me most is that, despite this, the Kuvings Auto10 is actually the more expensive machine. That higher price makes sense once you factor in convenience. The Kuvings’ hands-free design and wide feed chute mean little to no chopping or prep, whereas the Nama does ask you to slow down and prep your produce first. The Kuvings’ front-facing spout is also slightly more practical for filling glasses and bottles without spills. That said, if you don’t mind a bit of prep and you value build quality, aesthetics, and a more hands-on juicing experience, the Nama J2 feels like the more refined choice and, for many, the better value investment.

Should you buy the Nama J2 Juicer?

At the end of the day, the Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer isn’t just a gadget, it’s the one I personally own and swear by. In fact, there are three more in my family’s homes, and that’s not because we’re frivolous or fancy, it’s because we take our juicing seriously. This is a juicer that rewards patience, elevates everyday ingredients, and turns routine juices into something worth looking forward to. If you want a juicer that’s reliable, elegant, and genuinely life-enhancing, the Nama J2 isn’t just an option, it’s the one worth making room for on your counter.

How we test juicers

At woman&home, we have a series of tests that we put every juicer through before we write our reviews. In doing so, we aim to give you a crisp, clear picture of what each model is like to use, and therefore, whether it's the right one for you, your kitchen, and your recipe repertoire.

Our basic tests cover orange juice, because it's a classic, working with soft fruit that should be easy to squeeze. We then work up to ginger shots, which throw more fibre, as well as tough carrots at the juicer too. Then, we round-off with green juice, which uses leafy greens and stringy celery to give the juicer even more of a run for its money. I like to live with a juicer for a few weeks before writing up the review, so I can tell you whether I reach for it regularly, or whether the cleaning routine puts me off. It also helps to pick up on any niggles, quirks. or useful extra features that you should know about before diving in.

I make sure to compare the models to others on the market, so you know whether your juicer is good value for money and whether there's something else out there that might be worth the squeeze. If you have any questions about the process, you can always find out more on our dedicated page for how we test juicers. Alternatively, you can send me an email. I'm always happy to talk about all things juicing.