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Tribest Greenstar 5 is the most versatile slow masticating juicer on the market. Our expert testers put it to the test in our kitchen.
This is one of the most versatile juicers on the market, capable of making juices, nut milks, sorbets, breadsticks, and juices. The process is very labor intensive, but the results are unparalleled.
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Juicers are really nice gadgets that turn raw vegetables into fresh, clean juice. The Tribest GreenStar 5 Masticating Cold Press Juicer takes it to the next level by offering not only juicing but also sorbet, pate, breadsticks and dipping options. This is truly a versatile device.
As a juicer lover, I couldn’t wait to try the Tribest. It is known as one of the best juicers on the market, but it costs around $850. The maximum price for a high-end juicer is usually around $600, so you can spend a lot of money on juice. I wanted to see how it did, so I took it to our test kitchen where I made orange and carrot juices, green juice, sorbet, and almond milk.
I had high hopes for a juicer that costs almost $1000 and in some ways it does deliver. It produces some of the most delicious juices we’ve ever made in our test kitchen. However, this is very labor intensive for a machine that costs so much.
This is a gourmet juicer. Its capabilities are extremely diverse, which is also reflected in the price. For an $850 juicer to really be worth your money, you need to use all of its functions: making dough, sauces, sorbets, nut milks, and juices.
It is ideal for large families who need to make large batches of juice. It is capable of running for forty minutes and can therefore produce gallons of juice. Another reason I only recommend this product for larger homes is that you will need space in your cabinets and countertops to store these items. This is the largest and heaviest juicer I have ever tested.
Let me get this straight: this is a big, heavy juicer. Our team of experts had to unpack it on the floor because none of us wanted to hurt our backs carrying it onto the countertop. Tribest comes in packaging made from recyclable and soft plastic. Most of this can be flattened into cardboard, but some will have to be wrapped in regular trash.
It takes up a lot of space on the countertop. We have a shiny white model with a plastic coating. The exterior feels a little cheap, which surprises me considering the weight and price of the Tribest. However, I think it might just be the color scheme as I’ve seen photos of the gray color and it looks great. However, to Tribest’s credit, the package includes a number of accessories: various attachments for preparing different dishes.
The Tribest came assembled and ready to juice, but we took it apart to check the setup and make sure the juicing function was actually set up. This aspect of the juicer is probably the least enjoyable. It comes with a lot of parts (because it can do so many things), so you need to concentrate and try to assemble each part correctly and fit it securely into the case. However, one of my favorite things about Tribest is the glass juice pitcher: thick, durable, and super easy to pour juice from.
Of course, the classic test for any juicer is orange juice. We wanted to give Tribest a challenge, so we made orange and carrot juices to test how it handled tough root vegetables. There is a knob on the end of the juicer that you can turn to select the amount of pulp in the juice, so if you like a certain texture you can loosen it, I had it on the firmest setting to get a crisp feel. juice Tribest can give me orange juice.
There is a lot of preparation that needs to be done before juicing. First, Tribest can only squeeze one product texture at a time. For example, carrots (a root vegetable) and oranges (a soft fruit) do not go well together. You need to adjust the pulp knob according to the different fruits and vegetables you use.
I started with carrots, but Tribest relies on you to power the juicer. The dual gears only rotate, so you’ll have to press harder on the stick to get the fruits and vegetables through.
This doesn’t seem like a huge inconvenience, but it’s worth considering if you have mobility issues. I was recovering from surgery, so I had to enlist the help of other experts to move forward. If you have problems like arthritis, you will find it difficult to use this juicer. Honestly, after I juiced the carrots, I put the peeled orange slices in there and they went straight through the juicer.
The pulp was very dry and hard, which is a good indication that the maximum amount of juice was extracted. I made half a liter using just three oranges and one carrot, which is quite a significant amount of extraction.
All the efforts of juicing carrots and oranges make sense when tested for taste. This is an incredible juice, the best we’ve ever made in our test kitchen. It’s lightweight, smooth and crisp. The only thing our experts are hoping for is another batch of juice that will be successful.
The narrative of green juice is similar to that of orange juice. To make the juice, I used two apples, half a cucumber and half a bag of spinach. This all requires preparation: my apple slices were too large for the very narrow (2″) feeder, as were the cucumbers. Tribest’s guide recommends rolling the vegetables into balls, one for each sheet. This seemed a bit overkill for the spinach, so I used some leaves to make bigger balls and they juiced well. Again, I had to juice each ingredient individually on different settings, which was a little time-consuming, but the resulting juice was worth it.
A layer of foam forms on top of the juice, which is not always a good sign for a juicer: it means that the fruits and vegetables are being crushed by a lot of air rather than being compressed tightly. However, the taste of green juice tells a different story. This is delicious. The entire testing team loved it. We all agreed that if juicing equaled healthy living (and we all had a tribe), then we could all live incredibly healthy lives.
The only caveat is that while we were all enjoying the green juices, the Tribest made sure to keep dripping green scum and foam onto the drip tray, creating an awkward mess. It’s better to put a jar or container under it so that you can collect every last drop: you don’t want to waste a single drop.
I’m a dedicated almond milk lover and often make almond milk at home, so this was a tough challenge for Tribest. I soaked the almonds and dates in water, then drained them and put them in the juicer, replacing them with the correct filter.
The almonds are really hard to get through both gears, so soak them as long as possible. When you push them, you will see a marzipan-like paste in the jar. It can be mixed with water in a kettle and then strained through a sieve (included in delivery). It’s a lot of work, but the almond milk is amazing. It tastes just as delicate as store-bought, but cleaner. It’s worth all the hassle.
To continue making sorbet, you will need to disassemble the Tribest and put it back together with the breadstick handle and stopper. Then put the frozen mango, pineapple and papaya into the juicer piece by piece.
I had to enlist the help of another expert tester because it required more power than I was willing to provide. Slowly but surely, the sherbet began to come out of the hole in the stick. It was a little messy at first, and although we cleaned the car thoroughly, some weeds from the sap got into it. However, after a few seconds, a solid tube of sorbet poured out of the hole of the breadstick.
It doesn’t look very appetizing, but the taste and texture are incredible. The sorbet was thick like ice cream and very smooth. Of course, this separated our fruit mixture into different pieces, so some of us ate a mouthful of papaya sorbet while others enjoyed the pineapple sorbet. However, it is delicious and takes much longer to freeze than cheap puffed sorbet. In fact, we left it on the warm kitchen counter, ate lunch, and returned half an hour later with little change in appearance. It’s really cool.
As I already said, assembling and disassembling the Tribest is the most labor-intensive part of the juicer, so cleaning it is labor-intensive. There are many parts with narrow gaps and grooves that require the use of large tools: special cleaning rods. The dates and almonds were stuck in the mechanisms and I found it awkward to clean them, so I suggested letting them soak in and soften before trying to deal with them. Luckily, the plastic casing is easy to wipe clean and keeps it looking clean without much effort.
In terms of storage, this is a large and heavy machine. I recommend setting up a juicing station and leaving it there. You won’t want to move it too often. If you do this, make sure you don’t lift it from a height.
This is a relatively new model on the market, so there are few reviews. However, those who invested seem to be happy with their purchases. Most Tribest owners seem to take juicing seriously because they appreciate the nuances, like the dual-gear method of extracting juice from leafy greens and the bioceramic technology that reduces oxidation. I was surprised to learn how many people have been using Tribest juicers for years, with many noting that their older models were well past their 12-year warranty.
Some people have commented on the force required to push vegetables into the juicer. Often these are people like me who have either been injured or are not as strong as they used to be. People will also inevitably say that this table is heavy and big, so it will dominate the table.
I’m a fan of juicers, so I’m always excited about the release of new models. There is no doubt that Tribest is the most versatile juicer on the market. I have never tested the product used to make breadsticks and sauces, as well as sorbets and juices. That’s why it’s a great choice for foodies; he can do so much.
However, at an affordable price, you can buy the best juicers in our buying guide and still have some spare change left over. The Kuvings EVO820 is more attractive, has a wider feed chute (so requires less prep) and can still make smoothies, sorbets and plant milks. It’s faster to use because you don’t have to push the ingredients through two gears, and it still releases a lot of juice. However, Kuvings doesn’t take into account the fact that it is still quite large on the countertop, which is why both Tribest and Kuvings are better suited for larger kitchens.
If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option that doesn’t take up a lot of space, the NutriBullet Slow Juicer is a great option. It juices well and is relatively quiet, but the juice doesn’t taste as fresh as the Tribest. We found more pulp in the NutriBullet Juice and decided that the lack of speed control made it a fairly basic model compared to the ultra-techy Tribest.
If you have the space, budget and want all the features of the Tribest GreenStar 5, this is a great investment. You can learn real juicing techniques and enjoy some of the best juices in the world. However, if you don’t plan to make the most of the Tribest’s functionality, you may feel like you paid too much for a large, heavy juicer.
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Laura is our e-commerce editor. As a highly trained barista, she is our expert on all things coffee and has tested over thirty of the best coffee machines on the market. She has also interviewed Q-Graders and the world’s leading coffee industry experts, so she has a deep understanding of all aspects of coffee. Before joining Homes & Gardens, she studied English at Oxford University. While studying, she trained as a master perfumer and worked in the luxury fragrance industry for five years. She has an extensive collection of home fragrances and has met and interviewed five of the world’s top perfumers (aka “noses”). With extensive knowledge of fragrances, she always prioritizes quality and style over quantity and fashion. Laura looks for products with simple designs and thoughtful finishes.
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Post time: May-16-2024