Not only in summer, a cool sip of fruit juice is a wonderful refreshment. Those who like to squeeze it fresh, can use its juice in a practical Saftkrug in the fridgestore. Even juice from the supermarket makes much more on the table when he is in one jugwas transferred. We give an overview, which different jugs are available and what you should look for when buying a juice jug.

buying criteria

When choosing your juice jug you should pay attention to the material, the shape of the closure and the minimum filling quantity. Most pitchers hold between one and two liters. A too small pitcher will not please you. Also, opt for high-quality workmanship.

The different materials

Juice jugs are made of different materials, each with advantages and disadvantages. A carafemade of glass is dimensionally stable, easy to clean and has a high-quality appearance. If it is heat and cold resistant glass, such Saftkrug also be used for the preparation of iced tea. glass jarsare also dishwasher safe.

The disadvantages of glass pitchers are that especially models with a thin glass wall can easily break. Not all types of glass can withstand high temperature fluctuations. Anyone who wants to cool down a warm drink quickly risks leaking in the glass with inferior material. A thick glass wall, however, has an effect on the weight: If the pitcher is filled to the top, especially children will have trouble pouring.

Who is for one Saftkrug Made of plastic, benefits from a lightweight and stable material that can withstand large temperature differences without difficulty. There are plastic jugs specially designed for storage in the refrigerator door, such as the Emsa 506773 refrigerator jug. So a space-saving accommodation of fresh juices is no problem.

However, one can Saftkrug Of plastic also have disadvantages: In most cases, it is visually less attractive than models made of glass. In addition, plastic can discolor if it is often filled with color-intensive juices. Above all, red scary sap leaves a colored veil on transparent plastic surfaces over time.

Dear lid or clasp?

Sweet fruit juices magically attract insects. Therefore, many jugs are hygienically equipped with lids or other closures. Simple versions have a plastic lid in the shape of the pitcher opening, which can be attached. To pour the juice, this lid does not always have to be removed: Some variants have a recess above the spout for pouring.

High-quality decanters for juices are often equipped with a lid with spout function. In closed form not only the jug opening, but also the spout is protected. There is a snap closure through which the juice can flow from the jug. In addition to plastic variants, there are also models with stainless steel closure. Pay attention to a drip-free design, so there are no annoying spots on the tableclothgives!

Juice jugs with cooling function

If you value chilled juices in the summer, you can Saftkrug Of course, put in the fridge. But there are also pitchers that have cooling mechanisms. The cooling carafeFor example, Emsa’s Flow is equipped with a stainless steel base. This cooling element can in freezerbe pre-cooled. It keeps the juice at a low temperature for up to four hours.

The Bohemian Cristal Juice Pitcher by Simax has a practical ice cube insert. The plastic insert is hung directly into the juice through a hole in the plastic lid and filled with ice. The advantage: The juice stays wonderfully cool for a long time without melt water diluting it over time. Once the ice has melted, the container can be taken out and simply refilled. This keeps the fruit juice wonderfully refreshing even over several hours.