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Get twice as much juice from a lemon

A warm lemon and the right cut — no juicer needed.

Get twice as much juice from a lemon
1

A cold lemon gives up little juice. Warm it for 10–15 seconds in the microwave or 2 minutes in warm water.

2

Roll it on the counter, pressing hard with your palm: the membranes inside burst.

3

Cut it lengthways rather than across — more segments open up.

4

Squeeze over a fork: push it into the flesh and twist as you squeeze the half. Catch the pips in your palm.