Cold-Pressed Juice 101: Benefits & How Long It Lasts
Updated June 10, 2026 · 2 min read
In short
Cold-pressed juice is made by pressing fruit and vegetables without heat, so it keeps more nutrients and a fresher taste than heat-processed juice. Because it’s unpasteurized, fresh cold-pressed juice is best within 3–5 days refrigerated — drink it fresh. Banana Berry presses juices like Daily Detox, Red & Healthy and Sunrise in Miami in Coral Gables.
What is cold-pressed juice?
Cold-pressed juice is made by pressing fruit and vegetables under high pressure without heat. Standard centrifugal juicers spin fast and generate heat that can degrade some nutrients; cold pressing avoids that, so the juice keeps more of its vitamins and a brighter, fresher taste.
How long does cold-pressed juice last?
Because it isn't heat-pasteurized, fresh cold-pressed juice has a short shelf life: about 3–5 days refrigerated, and it's best as fresh as possible. If it's separated, give it a shake — that's normal for juice with no additives. For the most nutrients and flavor, drink it the day you get it.
Is cold-pressed juice healthy?
It's an easy way to get a concentrated dose of fruit and vegetables, especially greens you might not eat whole. Keep in mind juice has less fiber than whole produce and natural fruit sugars add up, so it complements a balanced diet rather than replacing meals. Veggie-forward juices (beet, kale, cucumber, ginger) keep the sugar lower.
Our cold-pressed juices
| Juice | What's in it |
|---|---|
| Red & Healthy | Beet, orange, kale, carrot, ginger |
| Daily Detox | Apple, cucumber, kale, lime, chia |
| Applelicious | Apple, cucumber, celery, spinach |
| Sunrise in Miami | Orange, carrot, ginger |
| Ginger Shot | Cold-pressed ginger, apple, lime (4 oz) |
See the full cold-pressed juice menu. Pair a juice with an açaí bowl for a balanced breakfast.
FAQ
- How long does cold-pressed juice last?
- Fresh, unpasteurized cold-pressed juice keeps about 3–5 days refrigerated and is best as fresh as possible. Drink it the day you buy it for the most nutrients and flavor.
- Is cold-pressed juice healthier than regular juice?
- Cold pressing avoids the heat of centrifugal juicing, so it retains more nutrients and a fresher taste. It still has less fiber than whole fruit, so it complements a balanced diet.
- Why does my cold-pressed juice separate?
- Separation is normal for juice with no stabilizers or additives — just shake it before drinking.
Try it at Banana Berry
Blended fresh to order on Alcazar Ave. Dine in or order online for pickup.
