Dreamfarm Zester ("Ozest")-Ozest
A zester is one of those things that you don’t think much about, but it’s a kitchen necessity. You use (we use it everyday) it to add a touch (or more) of citrus peel, ginger, Parmesan (we even keep a log of goat cheese in the freezer to grate a little over everything from salads to pizza). So what distinguishes a great zester (mostly no pun intended), from a mediocre one? We’re so glad you asked, because we are very excited about the new zester (“Ozest” for pop clean speed zester) from Dreamfarm. (Note: We had actually been on a multi-year hunt to replace our beloved Better Zester from KitchenIQ that had been discontinued, and had almost given up hope, when we found the Ozest; OMG; we were blown away!)
First, the Ozest is sharp, so it makes quick work of any zesting job. But there are a lot of zesters that are sharp--that’s just the entry requirement for our consideration; this zester is so much more. Second, the zesting surface is concave; why did no one think of this before? Most things we zest are convex (they curve out), so when they meet a zester that is concave (curved in) it’s a marriage made in contact heaven--in other words, much more zester/zestee contact for a more efficient and productive zesting experience. Third, this zester has a cover so you don’t accidentally nick yourself while reaching for it in the drawer, but out of the drawer the cover doubles as a catch basin and measurement tool on the back of the zester. Finally, (and this is my favorite, and we think the most innovative part) there is a button on the top of the handle that “pops” the Ozest blade to shake the zest off the back of the zester, so you don’t lose any of it.
A humble zester? Not really. A Cool Tool? For sure! Problems solved? Absolutely!
And if you want to buy the Citrus Set with the Ozest and the Lemon Fluicer, you can save a little money!
Facts:
- Award: 2024 Global Innovation Award Honoree for Design Excellence
- Fine 3/64" / 1mm zest
- Comes with a snap-on safety cover
- Dishwasher Safe
- BPA Free
- Length: 12.6” / 32.0cm
- Width:2.2” / 5.6cm
- Materials: Polypropylene, Stainless Steel, TPE
