Molly Horne does the rounds of East London’s top juice bars.
The latest health trend is to be seen carrying a bottle of something gloriously green. Have you ever wondered what’s in it?
To make a really good juice, instead of the mass-produced method of blending the ingredients, which causes heat from the blade’s friction to destroy sensitive enzymes, fruits and vegetables should be cooled down to a low temperature of three degrees before juicing. Then, the ingredients are pressed under different tones of metric pressure and filtered thoroughly to keep the consistency and nutritional value of the juice intact.This way you are receiving plenty of fiber as well as the raw foods’ vitamins, and minerals in their natural state
The raw nutritional value of cold, pressed juices has already impressed A-list celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow, plus a range movie stars from all over the world. But where are the local bars with the best juices? Here are my top three.
CPRESS – CANARY WHARF
http://cpressjuice.com/
Selling cold pressed juices in a variety of flavours, CPRESS are also certified organic by the Soil Association who ensure that all of the products meet standards higher than the EU minimum. CPRESS say their mission is to ‘create wholesome products that promote wellness in our customers through honest, clean and most importantly ORGANIC foods.’
PRESS – SHOREDITCH
http://press-london.com/
Fresh from California, PRESS founders Ed Foy and Georgie Reames have established a series of boutique juice stores across London, including Shoreditch. They insists that ‘a happy life is about balance, and having a healthy diet is a key part to achieving that balance.’
JUICE TONIC – STRATFORD
http://www.juicetonic.com/
An East London spin-off from the original Soho outlet, this organic juicery lets you customise your juice by picking your own ingredients.