4 Easy Ways To Make Celery Juice More Tasty (2024)

Transform Bitter Celery Juice Into a Crave-Worthy Beverage With These 4 Tips

If you're new to juicing celery, that earthy, vegetal flavor can be a little overpowering. But don’t let the robust taste deter you from trying this nourishing beverage. With the right recipes and techniques, you can make celery juice taste much better - even delicious!

In this article, you’ll discover 4 easy ways to take the bitterness out of celery juice and make it more tasty. We’ll cover choosing the best type of celery, balancing flavors with fruits and herbs, and adding enhancing spices, and natural sweeteners to make celery juice more palatable.

Follow these 4 tips for making celery juice taste good, and you’ll be looking forward to drinking this energizing, healing elixir every morning. Let's dive in and turn celery juice into a crave-worthy treat!

Overview of Taste-Improving Tips

This article will cover 4 effective ways to make celery juice taste better:

4 Easy Ways To Make Celery Juice More Tasty

1. Select the Best Celery for Juicing

Not all celery is created equal when it comes to flavor, texture, and juicability. Seek out the right celery types and parts to create a milder, smoother-tasting juice.

Prioritize Pascal Celery

Pascal celery, the most common grocery variety, contains less stringy fiber and has a milder, more mellow flavor than some other types. Its texture juices into, easy-drinking juice. Other celery varieties like celeriac can be quite overpowering.

Use Inner Stalks and Leaves

The most tender and mild-tasting parts of celery are the inner stalks and leaves. The outer stalks and base tend to be tougher and more bitter. For a sweeter flavor, juice the inner 4-5 stalks and leaves of bunched celery. You can also add a slice of the base if desired for more juice yield.

Soak to Tenderize

Soaking celery in water for 30 minutes before juicing softens the vegetable fibers and can take some of the natural bitterness by diluting the flavors when juicing, making for a smoother, easier-to-drink juice. For best results, chop stalks into 1-2 inch pieces before soaking to maximize water absorption.

2. Sweeten Celery with Complementary Fruits

On their own, straight celery juice can be overpowering. But pairing celery with sweeter, more delicate fruits helps mellow and balance the robust flavor.

Some good fruits to pair with celery juice include:

Apple

Sweet apples balance celery’s vegetal essence. Choose tart green apples like Granny Smiths in a 1:2 apple-to-celery ratio. Adding even a squeeze of lemon brightens the pairing.

Peach

Juicy, sweet peaches can help mask celery's bitterness. Juice in a 1:3 celery-to-peach ratio for balanced flavors. Provides delicious fruit sweetness.

Pear

The delicate sweetness of ripe pears contrasts nicely with the strong celery flavor. Anjou or Bartlett pears work well. Use a 2:1 celery-to-pear ratio.

Pineapple

Pineapple's tropical flavor and signature tang serve as a pleasant counterpoint to celery's mineral qualities. Juice 1/4 cup pineapple with 3/4 cup celery.

Orange

Sweet oranges balance the robust earthiness of celery juice. Start with a 1:3 orange-to-celery ratio and adjust according to taste preference. Adds bright citrus notes.

Pomegranate

Sweet-tart pomegranate seeds add a burst of flavor that contrasts with celery's grassy tones. Juice a few tablespoons of seeds into the juice.

Honeydew Melon

Refreshing honeydew melon has a delicate sweetness that tempers celery's strong flavor. Juice 1/4 cup melon with 3/4 cup celery.

Grapes

Juicy grapes offer gentle fruit sweetness to mellow celery juice. Concord or red grapes pair nicely. Blend in a few tablespoons at a time to taste.

3. Add Herbs and Spices to Boost Flavor

Adding certain herbs, spices, and roots along with sweet fruits can also help temper celery’s bitterness and highlight its innate sweetness.

Basil

Licorice-scented basil leaves add subtle aromatic sweetness that interplays with celery's savory qualities. Add 3-5 fresh leaves per serving.

Mint

Cooling peppermint introduces a contrasting candy-like essence and natural sweetness that balances celery’s earthy bitterness. Add 5-10 fresh leaves.

Lemon Zest

A teaspoon of vibrant lemon zest infuses a lovely citrus fragrance and balances the strong celery taste. Microplane or grate the outermost yellow peel.

Turmeric

Warming turmeric powder adds earthy, gently spicy notes and bitterness that complement celery’s cool, grassy flavor. Start with a pinch and adjust to taste.

Cinnamon

Just a pinch of cinnamon enhances the inherent sweetness in celery juice for a more balanced, warm flavor. Adds comforting, familiar spice notes.

4. Add Natural Sweeteners

In addition to fruits, you can add small amounts of natural sweeteners to help mellow celery's bitter taste. Use sparingly to avoid overpowering the celery flavor.

Agave Nectar

Agave nectar offers gentle sweetness that brings out celery's innate flavor. Add 1 tsp per 8 oz serving of juice. Has a lower glycemic impact than sugar.

Raw Honey

A bit of raw, unpasteurized honey can balance the strong celery taste. Start with 1 tsp per serving and adjust to taste. Look for local honey options.

Maple Syrup

The earthy, caramel notes of pure maple syrup pair nicely with celery's herbal qualities. Use sparingly, starting with 1 tsp per 8 oz juice.

Stevia

A couple drops of stevia extract can subtly help sweeten celery juice without overpowering it. Look for pure, organic liquid stevia. Use sparingly.

Coconut Water

Naturally sweet coconut water contains electrolytes that complement hydrating celery juice. Blend in a 1:4 coconut water to celery juice ratio.

Sweet Tea

For an energizing lift, combine chilled celery juice 50/50 with strongly brewed, chilled hibiscus or green tea sweetened with a touch of honey. Delicious hydration.

Tips for making celery juice taste better

There are also a few things you can do to compliment the taste-boosting tip and create the best tasting celery juice possible.

Wash and Dry Thoroughly

Any dirt or debris left on celery introduces off flavors. Be sure to thoroughly wash and dry celery stalks before juicing to remove any gritty or bitter tastes. Run stalks under cold water and scrub with a vegetable brush if needed. Pat dry with paper towels.

Drink Immediately

Freshness is key for optimal flavor. Celery juice starts oxidizing and losing its bright, sweet taste within 20-30 minutes of being made. For maximum flavor and nutritional quality, drink your celery juice immediately after juicing.

Add ice

Ice-cold celery juice is much more palatable and refreshing than room-temperature juice. Add ice cubes to the drink to make it ultra cold and crisp tasting.

Use a Slow Juicer

A slow juicer like a cold press or masticating juicer gently extracts juice without introducing excess air. This helps protect nutrients and produces a smoother, cleaner-tasting celery juice compared to fast juicers.

Store Properly

When storing celery juice to drink later, transfer it to an airtight container with a tight seal, ideally made of glass. Keep chilled in the fridge for up to 48 hours. You can also freeze juice for up to 12 months - just thaw out what you need.

Balance Flavors

Too much fruit can overwhelm celery’s taste. For best results, keep fruit to 20-30% of your total juice. Apples, pears, citrus fruits, and berries complement celery very nicely when used in moderation.

Mind the Sugar

While fruit aids in mellowing the strong taste of celery juice, it also adds natural sugars. If limiting sugar intake, opt for lower-sugar fruits like green apples and berries. Non-starchy veggies like cucumber also add electrolytes without spiking blood sugar.

Adjust Herbs

Fresh herbs like mint, parsley, basil, and cilantro introduce flavor layers that can help balance celery’s taste. But use sparingly - too much can make the juice even more bitter. Start with a few leaves of your chosen herbs and tweak amounts to taste.

Easy on the Roots

Roots like ginger and turmeric add beneficial compounds but can also overwhelm celery flavor. Use minimal amounts - a 1/4 inch knob of ginger or a pinch of turmeric is usually sufficient per serving.

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Transform Your Celery Juice into a Delicious Drink

As you can see, with the right recipes and techniques, you can turn bland, bitter celery juice into an enjoyable, even crave-worthy drink.

The keys are choosing optimal celery, balancing flavors with fruits and herbs, and adding enhancing spices, and natural sweeteners to the juice.

My favorite tasty celery juice combo includes apple, lemon, ginger, cucumber, and mint. But feel free to get creative with your own flavor combos.

Thanks to its stellar nutrient density and adaptability, celery juice is worth making a staple part of your routine. With these tips, you can look forward to all the sweetness and health benefits of celery juice every morning!

About Author:

Gavin is the owner of Tru Foo Juice Bar. He has over 6 years of experience running a juice bar and creating juice and smoothie recipes for the consumer market.

His passion for juicing began in his early 20s as he explored natural ways to boost nutrition and energy. Over the years, Gavin has experimented with countless ingredient combinations to create the perfect juice and smoothie blends and bring them to the masses.