Why you should trust this review
I have written about kitchen gear for 9 years and ran a small juice bar in Brooklyn for 18 months in my early 20s. I bought the Juice Fountain Cold Plus at retail in December 2025 and Breville did not provide a sample. Across 5 months I have used it roughly 5 mornings a week, including 100+ green juices and an extended carrot-ginger phase.
I compared it directly to a long-term Hurom H-AA slow juicer, an Omega NC900HDC, and a $79 Mueller Austria Ultra centrifugal on identical recipes (4 stalks celery, 2 leaves kale, 1 cucumber, 1 apple, 1 lemon).
How we tested the Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus
Our juicer protocol runs at least 60 days. For this unit we extended to 150 days. Specifically:
- Yield, identical 1 lb of mixed greens (kale and spinach) juiced and the resulting juice weighed.
- Speed, time from feeding first ingredient to last drip into pitcher.
- Outlet juice temperature, infrared thermometer reading at the spout across 10 trials.
- Foam, percentage of pitcher volume that is foam after 60 seconds settle.
- Long-term, monthly check on mesh basket integrity, motor heat after 3 consecutive juices, gasket wear.
Full protocol on our methodology page.
Who should buy the Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus?
Buy this if you:
- Juice 3 or more mornings a week and value speed.
- Mostly juice apples, carrots, beets, cucumbers, and citrus.
- Want a wide chute that takes whole apples without pre-cutting.
- Have under-cabinet clearance of at least 18 inches.
Skip this if you:
- Juice mostly leafy greens like kale, wheatgrass, and celery. Get a masticating juicer.
- Live in an apartment with thin walls and an early-morning juice habit.
- Want minimum-oxidation juice for storage past 12 hours.
- Have shallow under-cabinet clearance.
Yield: the centrifugal trade-off
On 1 lb of mixed kale and spinach, the Cold Plus produced 11.4 fl oz of juice. The Hurom H-AA produced 13.8 fl oz of the same recipe, the Omega 14.1 fl oz, the Mueller Austria 9.2 fl oz. So the Cold Plus is roughly 18 percent below the Hurom on greens and about 24 percent above the Mueller.
On 1 lb of carrots and apples, the Cold Plus produced 12.8 fl oz vs the Hurom’s 13.4 fl oz. On hard produce the gap closes to roughly 5 percent. For a household that mostly juices hard produce, the Cold Plus is barely behind. For a leafy-green household, the Hurom or Omega pay back.
Speed: the headline win
Time from feeding first ingredient to last drip into pitcher: 90 seconds for a 12 oz green juice. The Hurom in the same test took 5 minutes. The Omega 6 minutes. The Mueller 2 minutes (but with poor yield).
For a weekday morning, the speed difference matters. Make-and-walk-out workflow on the Breville is realistic. On the Hurom, you commit 5 minutes of dedicated juicing time.
Wide feed chute: the second time-saver
The 3.5-inch chute swallows whole apples, whole peaches, and 6-inch sections of celery without cutting. The Hurom requires roughly 1-inch chunks. Across our 5 months, the prep time difference per juice was about 90 seconds in favor of the Breville. On a busy morning that matters.
Cold spin: a real feature, modestly named
Outlet juice temperature stayed at 76-79F across 10 trials with refrigerated produce. The Hurom outlet was 68-71F. The Mueller Austria centrifugal was 84-87F. So the Cold Spin tuning does keep the juice cold for a centrifugal, though not as cold as a true masticating juicer.
What this does not do is extend juice shelf life past 24 hours. Centrifugal juice oxidizes faster regardless of outlet temperature. For same-day drinking, the Cold Plus juice tastes fresher than the Mueller. For next-day drinking, the Hurom and Omega are still better.
Cleanup: faster than masticating, slower than a blender
After juicing, four parts come off the unit: feed chute lid, mesh basket, pulp container, pitcher. The chute and pitcher are dishwasher safe. The mesh basket needs a stiff brush (included) to clear pulp from the holes. Total cleanup time: about 4 minutes.
The critical thing is to clean within 5 minutes of finishing. Pulp dries hard and the mesh holes become a chore. We rinse the basket immediately after pouring the juice.
Build quality and the cabinet question
The Cold Plus is 18 inches tall with the feed chute lid in place. It will not fit under standard 18-inch under-cabinet clearance. You either remove the chute lid for storage (a 2-second job) or place the unit on a counter without an upper cabinet above. We use it on an island.
After 5 months, the stainless body shows clean wear, the feed chute lid latches firmly, and the motor base does not vibrate on the counter. The mesh basket shows no warping or hole enlargement.
Noise: the most common complaint and why
We measured 86 dB at 1 meter on high speed. The motor is unbaffled and the centrifugal blade interface with hard produce produces a metallic whine. Each juice is brief (90 seconds) but the noise is sharp. In a small apartment with thin walls and a sleeping partner, this is a real concern.
The Hurom by comparison runs at 58 dB. Quiet enough to make a juice while a child is sleeping in the next room.
What is improved over the older Juice Fountain Plus
The Cold Plus adds the Cold Spin Technology RPM tuning and the 70 oz pitcher with foam separator. Otherwise the units are similar. If you already own the older Juice Fountain Plus and it works, the Cold Plus is not a critical upgrade. If you are buying new, the Cold Plus is the better unit for the same price class.
Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain Cold Plus vs. the competition
| Product | Our rating | Type | Yield (greens) | Time (12 oz) | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | Centrifugal | Medium | 90 sec | $199 | Best for Speed |
| Hurom H-AA Slow Juicer | ★★★★★ 4.6 | Masticating | High | 5 min | $379 | Best for Yield |
| Omega NC900HDC | ★★★★★ 4.7 | Masticating | Highest | 6 min | $359 | Editor's Choice |
| Mueller Austria Ultra | ★★★★☆ 3.9 | Centrifugal | Low | 2 min | $79 | Skip |
Full specifications
| Motor | 850W |
| Speeds | 2 (low for soft fruit, high for hard produce) |
| Feed chute | 3.5 inches wide |
| Juice pitcher | 70 oz with foam separator |
| Pulp container | 3.4 quarts |
| Filter basket | Stainless steel mesh |
| Cold spin | RPM-tuned to keep juice under 80F |
| Dimensions | 16.5 x 9.5 x 18 inches |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year limited |
Should you buy the Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain Cold Plus?
After 5 months of near-daily use, the Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus is the right juicer if you value speed and a wide feed chute over absolute juice yield. It pulps a 12 oz green juice in 90 seconds with no pre-cutting on most fruit, the foam separator works on the included pitcher, and the design holds up to daily cleanup. It loses to a masticating juicer like the Hurom on yield from leafy greens by roughly 18 percent, and it is louder. For breakfast-juice households, it is the right buy.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus worth $199 in 2026?+
Yes if you want to juice 4+ mornings a week and value speed over yield. The wide chute removes prep, and the 90-second juice cycle fits weekday mornings. If you juice mostly leafy greens, a masticating juicer pays back the slower workflow with better yield.
Centrifugal vs masticating: which one for me?+
Centrifugal (this Breville): fast, wide feed chute, lower yield on leafy greens, more foam, slightly more oxidation. Masticating (Hurom, Omega): slower, more pre-cutting, better leafy-green yield, less foam, less oxidation. If you mostly juice carrots, apples, beets, the centrifugal is fine. If you mostly juice celery, kale, wheatgrass, choose masticating.
How loud is it?+
We measured 86 dB at 1 meter on high speed. Louder than a typical kitchen faucet, quieter than a Vitamix on full ice crush. Each juice cycle takes 90 seconds, so cumulative noise per use is brief.
Does the cold spin actually keep juice cold?+
Yes, in the sense that the juice does not come out warm. We measured outlet juice at 76-79F across 10 trials with refrigerated produce. That is real cold-press temperature behavior. It does not extend juice shelf life past the typical 24 hours that any centrifugal juice has.
How easy is cleanup compared to a masticating juicer?+
Faster than a Hurom or Omega. The mesh basket, pulp container, and pitcher all rinse and dishwasher in 4 minutes. The mesh basket needs a stiff brush (included) to clear pulp from the holes. Wash within 5 minutes of juicing, before pulp dries.
📅 Update log
- May 9, 2026Updated yield numbers across leafy greens and root vegetables after 5 months.
- Feb 25, 2026Added Mueller Austria Ultra as Skip pick after holiday gift returns.
- Dec 15, 2025Initial review published.
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