How to Juice Wheatgrass

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Last Updated: January 15, 2024 Approved

While there isn't strong scientific evidence one way or another, many people believe that wheatgrass can help improve digestion, detoxify the body, clean the liver, purify the blood, and boost the production of hemoglobin.^{[1]
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Research source} Many health food stores carry pre-made wheatgrass juice, but you can also make your own without much difficulty -- or without shelling out too much money. Grinding the wheatgrass into juice using a mortar and pestle produces the most nutritious results^{[2]
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Ingredients

Makes about 2 servings

Wheatgrass, enough to make about 1/2 cup (113.4 grams) when cut and chopped
2 to 3 cups (500 to 750 milliliters) water
Lemon

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

Preparing the Wheatgrass

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(2,5cm.) above the ground.^{[4]
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Expert Interview. 31 January 2022.} Use a clean knife or pair of scissors. The blades should be about 8 inches (20 1/3 cm.) tall, having grown for about a week after the wheat grains were sown. If you're not growing your own wheatgrass, you can purchase it in a health food store or some grocery stores.^{[5]
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Place the wheatgrass blades inside a strainer and run cool to lukewarm tap water over the grass and through the strainer to remove any dirt, insects, or bacteria.^{[6]
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Place the wheatgrass on a cutting board and give the blades a rough chop. The smaller the pieces are, the easier it will be to grind or blend them and create the juice.^{[7]
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You can work in smaller or larger batches, if desired, but this amount should be enough for about two servings. This will be enough to give you a healthy dose of all of the wonderful properties that wheatgrass has in store for you.^{[8]
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Method 2

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Using a Juicer

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Prepare as much chopped wheatgrass as you want to use. You'll need to feed it into your juicer.
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Prepare your juicer. Every juicer is different, so you'll have to set it up according to the instructions in your manual. Manual wheatgrass juicers can look a bit like meat grinders, and tend to include a handle that you grind, along with a pestle-type implement to push the grass down. Manual wheatgrass juicers can sometimes only be really used for wheatgrass, so if you splurge on a juicer, you may want to get an electric juicer so you can use it for juicing other vegetables as well. Electric juicers blend the grass more easily, but they require a bit more cleanup.
- If you get an electric juicer, make sure you get a masticating one. A centrifugal juicer will not juice wheatgrass at all.
Now, just feed the wheatgrass into the juicer. For most juicers, you'll have to fill them a little bit at a time, so you don't cram the juicer and make it difficult to juice the wheatgrass. The juicer will then have a place for the juice to be collected, as well as a place for the pulp to go.
You should be all done juicing your wheatgrass. Though a juicer for wheatgrass or a juicer in general can get a bit pricy, if you're really committed to juicing wheatgrass regularly, it can make a real difference in your life. After you pour it into a glass and enjoy a portion of delicious wheatgrass juice, all you have to do is clean up your juicer and you're all done.

Method 3

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Using a Blender

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Blend the wheatgrass and water together using the highest speed. Blending for about 60 seconds should suffice. You should be left with an emerald green juice with chunks of pulp floating at the surface.^{[11]
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- Note that the grass may get tangled around the blades of the blender if the blades of grass are too long. This will not be an issue in most cases, and you can simply clean the blades of your blender after you finish getting the juice out. Pay attention to possible signs of trouble, though, like a slowing blade or the sounds of a struggling motor. If you suspect that the wheatgrass is clogging your blender, you may need to fish out the wayward wheatgrass before you continue blending.
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Expert Interview. 31 January 2022.} The strainer should have fine gaps, and it should be no larger than the mouth of the bowl you place it over.
The cheesecloth should be large enough to hang over the sides of your strainer.^{[13]
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Most of the liquid should flow through without much effort on your part.
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Expert Interview. 31 January 2022.} This juice should also flow through the cheesecloth and into the container. Continue pressing down on the wheatgrass until no more juice comes out.
The lemon is only optional, but it enhances the flavor of the wheatgrass while preserving the juice a little longer. Mix with a spatula or spoon to combine. This can be especially useful if you stick to water instead of using juice for your blended mix.
Serve it chilled or with ice. Wheatgrass can be best enjoyed in shot form.

Method 4

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Using a Mortar and Pestle

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Do not fill the mortar more than 1/4 full. If it's too full, then you won't be able to fully grind it.^{[15]
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Use the pestle to thoroughly grind the blades until they begin to stick together and smear along the bottom of the mortar. Apply the pestle using a stirring motion, and press with enough force to crush the grass. This will take a few minutes, and more than a bit of effort, so be prepared.^{[16]
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Equal parts water should be sufficient for this method. Mash the water into the crushed wheatgrass using the same forceful stirring motion as described above. Continue mixing until a fine paste forms. The water will help you sufficiently grind down the blades of grass.^{[17]
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Twist the top of the cloth to prevent the paste from escaping, but do not tie it. This will allow you to extract the juice from the wheatgrass.^{[18]
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Apply pressure to the cloth directly above the clump of wheatgrass paste, squeezing in a downward motion. A bright green liquid should drip out. Continue squeezing until no further liquid drains.^{[19]
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Repeat the grinding process until the blades turn white, adding a little extra water each time to create a paste of the same consistency.^{[20]
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After your initial batch of wheatgrass turns white, add fresh chopped wheatgrass to the mortar and begin the grinding process again. Continue until your full 1/2 cup (113 grams) has been used. This process does take a while, (at least 10-15 minutes for 1/2 a cup), but it'll be worth it. It's much better than paying $300-$400 for a fancy wheatgrass juicer.^{[21]
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Can you juice wheatgrass in a regular juicer?

Ollie George Cigliano
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Ollie George Cigliano is a Private Chef, Food Educator, and Owner of Ollie George Cooks, based in Long Beach, California. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in utilizing fresh, fun ingredients and mixing traditional and innovative cooking techniques. Ollie George holds a BA in Comparative Literature from The University of California, Berkeley, and a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from eCornell University.

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Sure! You can either use a regular juicer or a blender. Remember to add the wheatgrass blades and water to the blender in about a 1:1 ratio, adjusting to suit your taste.

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Can I just put the grass into my NutriBullet along with my other components?

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No. Wheatgrass fiber doesn't digest well in most people's stomachs. The juice is fine though. Your Nutribullet will give you the juice AND the fiber. You could feel free to risk it, though.

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What does the grass taste like?

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At first, it's like licking the bottom of a lawn mower. But don't let that put you off - after a shot or two, you will find it a very nice flavor, one that you will actually crave.

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There are special juicers available for purchase that are designed to juice wheatgrass. Both manual and electric versions are available. If you plan on drinking a lot of wheatgrass juice, it may be worthwhile to invest in one of these wheatgrass juicers. Simply follow the instructions the juicer comes with to prepare your juice.

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You can also strain wheatgrass juice out of a blender by slipping over a cut piece of clean nylon stocking over the mouth of the blender. Secure the stocking in place, tip the blender upside down, and gently squeeze the juice and pulp into a cup.

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Drink the wheatgrass juice within 12 hours. After 12 hours, it will break down and go bad. For the best taste and most nutrition, fresh wheatgrass juice should be consumed within 30 minutes.

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