This citrus zester tool has 4 different blades; two are included and the others are available separately (I have all 4).<\/p>\n
I have virtually no rotator cuff in my right shoulder, which, along with severe arthritis, makes using a microplane for what I do almost impossible.<\/p>\n
What I do is make my own liquor infusions using 190 proof alcohol. To make limoncello, for example, I need the zest and juice from a dozen lemons. That\u2019s a lot of work even with a great tool like the Microplane zester. The Zip Zester makes this into a simple job (my 5-year-old granddaughter actually did this for me; she thought it was great fun. And, instead of small pieces as with the Microplane (which you can get from the Zip Zester if you wish), I get very thin strips that make for better extraction.<\/p>\n
The tool works exactly as described, zesting with not even a trace of white pith, something that takes a little effort with the Microplane. At a list price of $100, it\u2019s a lot pricier than the $15 Microplane. But, for me, the price was well worth it (and I got it at a 20% discount w\/free shipping). Also, where it used to take me an hour or more to do a dozen lemons w\/the Microplane, it was a matter of minutes with the Zip Zester.<\/p>\n
It does seem like the predominant use for the tool is in commercial applications (restaurants, bars, catering etc.) where it has to pay off big time. But, I now find myself making at least twice the number of infusions I used to; everybody keeps coming back for more.<\/p>\n