Yes, Thermomix can make juice by blending produce and straining through the basket for smooth, drinkable results.
Direct Juicer?
Blend → Strain
Soft Fruit Wins
Unstrained Blend
- All fibre kept
- 30–60 sec to pour
- Great with banana/berries
Thick
Basket Strained
- Quick coarse filter
- Light pulp remains
- Balanced everyday body
Everyday
Fine Mesh Strain
- Sieve or bag liner
- Silky, clear glasses
- Lower yield; slower
Clear
What “Juice” Means With A Thermomix
Here, “juice” is made by blending at high speed, then filtering the purée so liquid separates from pulp. Depending on your strainer, the glass pours cloudy or clear.
The supplied basket works as a coarse filter; a fine sieve or nut-milk bag produces a sleeker finish. Soft fruit like oranges, melon, berries, and ripe pears gives the most liquid. Fibrous veg such as kale, beet, and celery needs more water and a longer blend before a slow strain.
Quick Method: Blend, Then Strain
- Add chopped produce to the bowl with 200–400 g water per 500 g produce.
- Start low, then blend at speed 8–10 for 30–90 seconds until silky.
- Set the basket over a jug and pour through. Press gently with the spatula.
- Adjust with citrus, water, or a pinch of salt; serve cold.
Table: Methods And Outcomes
| Method | What You Get | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Unstrained blend | Thick, smoothie-style drink | Fiber and fullness |
| Basket strain | Lightly pulpy juice | Daily glasses |
| Fine mesh strain | Clear, silky juice | Seedless pours |
If you want to weigh texture choices, skim our juice vs smoothie breakdown—the middle ground suits most sippers.
Speeds, Water, And Straining Tools
Speed Settings
Start moderate so chunks fall onto the blades, then go to speed 8–10 to liquefy. Newer units also include a Blend mode that ramps automatically for a smooth finish.
Water Range
Use the lower end for juicy fruit, the higher end for leafy greens. If you see little movement at the lid opening, pause and add a small splash.
Strainer Choices
The basket is quick and convenient. For pristine glasses, line a fine sieve with a nut-milk bag or cheesecloth and let gravity work before pressing lightly.
Safety And Care Notes
Stay below the bowl’s max fill line, and never pack the basket past its limit. Raise speeds gradually with hot mixtures. The official TM6 user manual confirms the basket can filter fruit and vegetable juices and explains safe blending practices.
When A Separate Juicer Still Helps
This method is quick, flexible, and tidy. A masticating juicer still produces drier pulp from greens and wheatgrass and squeezes citrus without added water. If you want undiluted green shots, a juicer wins; for everyday mixed glasses, Thermomix is fast and convenient.
Flavor Formulas That Work
Fruit-Forward
Try a 3-2-1 ratio: three parts juicy base (orange, pineapple, melon), two parts crisp filler (apple, pear, cucumber), one part accent (lemon, lime, ginger). Blend, then strain.
Veg-Led
Half cucumber or celery for water, one quarter apple or pear for aroma, one quarter leafy greens or beet for color. Lemon brightens earthy notes.
Boosters
- Ginger or turmeric for bite.
- Mint or basil for lift.
- Pinch of salt to sharpen sweetness.
Table: Produce Prep And Strain Guide
| Produce Guide | Prep Tips | Strain Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Oranges, grapefruit | Peel; remove pith for less bitterness | Light to fine |
| Apples, pears | Core; keep peel for aroma | Light |
| Berries, grapes | Rinse; blend with water | Fine for seeds/skins |
| Cucumber, celery | Chop small; great with lemon | Light |
| Carrot, beet | Peel; slice thin; add water | Fine |
| Kale, spinach | Destem tough parts; pair with apple | Fine |
| Pineapple, melon | Remove rind; cube | Light |
Model Tips That Save Time
Using The Basket
Set the basket over a jug, pour, and press gently. It catches seeds and coarse fibers, and it’s easy to rinse.
Clearer Finish
If you want bar-style clarity, pass the basket-strained liquid through a lined fine sieve or a nut-milk bag.
Serving And Storage
Drink straight away for the brightest taste. If chilled, stir before pouring as light pulp settles naturally.
Reliable Recipe Pathways
Official platforms mirror the same steps—fast blend with added water, then strain into glasses. See this super green juice that finishes through a fine sieve, and browse the broader juice collections for ideas you can repeat all week.
Fixes For Common Hiccups
Too Thick
Add cold water in 50 g steps and blend briefly. Strain again if needed.
Too Thin
Use less water next time, or add apple, pear, or melon to boost body.
Harsh Or Bitter
Remove more citrus pith; pair beet or kale with lemon and a touch of ginger. A pinch of salt softens rough edges.
Cost, Cleanup, And Yield
Yield depends on produce choice and how fine you strain. Clearer glasses mean less pulp carried over, so volume drops slightly. If you want more in the jug, accept a touch of body or squeeze the pulp in a cloth bag to coax the last drops.
Cleanup is simple: rinse the bowl, lid, and basket right after pouring. For sticky blends like beet-ginger, add warm water and a drop of soap, then run a 20-second spin at mid speed before rinsing. A lined sieve or bag keeps seeds out of the drain and speeds the wash-up.
On cost, the same machine handles chopping, blending, steaming, and doughs, so there’s no single-purpose juicer to store. If space is tight, the blend-and-strain path is an easy win, especially when you already prep meals in the bowl.
Ingredient Prep Shortcuts
Work in batches when you stock the fridge. Peel and segment citrus, cube melon, core apples, and bag them by mix. Keep a tray of lemon wedges in a covered container so you can brighten a glass fast. When greens look hearty, blanch briefly, chill, and freeze in small packs to soften fibres for the next round.
If you follow a schedule, set a simple template: a citrus-led pour on Monday, a cucumber-apple refresher midweek, and a beet-apple-lemon glass before the weekend. Repeatable patterns remove guesswork and keep produce waste low.
Easy, tasty routine.