Entering the world of juicing can feel overwhelming or daunting for some, especially when faced with the higher prices for premium health-focused, life-enhancing products.
Cost Comparison:
Home Juicing vs Joe & The Juice
Entering the world of juicing can feel overwhelming or daunting for some, especially when faced with the higher prices for premium health-focused, life-enhancing products. This initial cost may turn individuals away from home juicing and instead straight into the trap of purchasing premium juices from stores. Stores such as Joe & The Juice have based their business on selling juice to individuals who don’t have the means to make it themselves, offering this service at a comfortably inflated price.
Now there is nothing majorly wrong with this business model, it certainly can be convenient and is time-tested and proven successful, however, we believe consumers should be empowered with knowledge that allows them to make fully informed decisions that benefit their long-term financial interests, that is why today we will be breaking down the cost comparison between home juicing and purchasing from Joe & The Juice. To create these recipes at home you will need a blender rather than a juicer, this is because all of Joe & The Juice's recipes include ice, which blenders excel at processing.
The Battle
To give a well-rounded comparison we will take one Joe & The Juice signature and one of their standard juices and break down the cost of the ingredients in each recipe. It is important to note that home juicers/blenders can come with significant price tags, but with robust construction and longevity in mind, you are certain to see the value of your device throughout its lifetime. We can even break down the cost per blend based on expected longevity and juicing frequency to refine our cost comparison’s accuracy.
Our Contender
In our comparison, we will use the Vitamix Ascent 2300i Blender which comes with a full 10-year warranty that covers all parts, performance, labour and two-way shipping at no cost to you, guaranteeing pristine performance for at least a decade!
The cost of a brand new Vitamix Ascent 2300i Blender today is £529.00, so to calculate the average cost per use of this blender we will divide the cost of the blender itself by the expected usage over the 10 years the warranty covers. Your blender may last longer than the warranty but for comparison's sake, we will take the warranty-covered 10-year lifespan. If you were to use your blender on average 5 times per week you could expect a cost per use of as little as 20p, while a more conservative estimation of 3 uses per week would give you a cost per use of 34p.
Round One
For our first price showdown, we will take Joe & The Juice’s signature JOEs Green Mile which can be purchased for £9.00. This juice is comprised of apple, spinach, avocado, broccoli, lemon and ice, which is great because it is packed full of vitamins A, C, E and K alongside potassium, fibre, antioxidants, iron and magnesium!
This juice is portioned at 16oz, which is approximately 450ml.
Ingredients
Ingredient | Weight | Amount | Price |
Apple | 800g | 4 Apples | 68p |
Broccoli | 190g | Half a broccoli | 40p |
Avocado | 40g | Half avocado | 33p |
Spinach | 80g | 12 Pieces | 16p |
Lemon | 15g | Quarter lemon | 4p |
Ice | 120g | 4 Cubes | Negligible |
Comparison
Cost Per Juice | 3 Juices Weekly (Year) | 5 Juices Weekly (Year) | |
Joe & The Juice | £9.00 | £1,401.00 | £2,340.00 |
Home Juicing | £1.61* | £304.20 | £470.60 |
Savings: | £7.39* | £1,096.80 | £1,869.40 |
Rundown
Round Two
Next, we will take a look at one of Joe & The Juice’s standard juices, the Go Away DOC which you can purchase for £7. This juice is created with apple, ginger, carrot, ice and olive oil which is rich with beta-carotene, antioxidants, fibre and vitamins C and E.
Parallel to the signature range, this juice is also approximately 450ml.
Ingredients
Ingredient | Weight | Amount | Price |
Apple | 600g | 3 Apples | 51p |
Ginger | 65g | 2 Pieces | 45p |
Carrot | 240g | 4 Carrots | 40p |
Olive Oil | 14g | 1 Tbsp | 8p |
Ice | 120g | 4 Cubes | Negligible |
Comparison
Cost Per Juice | 3 Juices Weekly (Year) | 5 Juices Weekly (Year) | |
Joe & The Juice | £7.00 | £1,092.00 | £1,820.00 |
Home Juicing | £1.44* | £277.68 | £426.40 |
Savings: | £5.56* | £814.32 | £1,393.60 |
Rundown
Knock Out Victory
After a mighty battle comparing the cost of home juicing vs purchasing juice from Joe & The Juice, it becomes evidently clear that home juicing offers savings that are simply unforgettable when calculated over longer periods. It is important to note that Joe & The Juice offers convenience, albeit at a largely premium price and for some that may be appealing but the benefits and recipe customisation available to you with your own juicer are simply priceless. Adventure into the realms of juicing and discover the wide variety of benefits waiting to be seized! Discover more amazing juice recipes here