How to Juice Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, and Grapes

As I note in the guide to buying the best juicer, there are several different types of juicers. There are centrifugal, masticating, single-gear, and singer-auger juicers. Each juicer has its own pros and cons.

If you have a centrifugal juicer (Breville, Big Mouth), you can’t juice berries and grapes. The grapes will be dropped in and then spun right into the pulp basin. That’s a con. But centrifugal juicers are fast and tear through carrots, beets, and other hard fruits and vegetables.

If you have a masticating (Omega J8004) or singer-auger juicer (Omega VRT 350), then you can juice berries and grapes. (On the downside, it takes longer to juice.)

As I have a centrifugal juicer, here’s how I juice berries and grapes:

1. Blend the berries or grapes.
2. Put a strainer over a mixing bowl (preferably one with a spout so you can pour the juice without making a mess).
3. Strain the juice through the strainer to remove the pulp.

You can also forgo straining. Blend your grapes and berries and then add the juice and pulp/skins to your juice.

I used a blender to make a kale grape juice.

Holy Grale

1. Put 2 cups of grapes into a blender.
2. Add 6-10 kale leaves and stalks, cut into small pieces.
3. Add 1 cup of water.
4. Strain the juice into a mixing bowl.
5. Use a spatula or something else to swish around the wet pulp.
6. Pour the juice into cup and enjoy.