Blendtec Blender - Another Excellent Blending Machine!
As many of you know we recently purchased a Blendtec blender, not because we didn't love our current blender, but because we were looking for a smaller, more compact version to use when we travel.
We have been using it for a couple of months now, experimenting with all kinds of fun blending projects and it has passed the test, hands down.
I was skeptical at first, can it really be as good as our Vitamix, I wondered? Well, as it turns out, I was pleasantly surprised. I just love the size and simplicity of this design.
A blender is an important item among your kitchen tools when you use it for several meals a day. We have found it to be a kind of modern day "cauldron" that stirs up our recipes, herbal tea alchemy and all the superfood delights.
Reasons We Love The Blendtec:
It is incredibly easy to clean because:
It has only 2 heavy duty blades as opposed to 4
It is wider at the base and does not tapper down at the bottom
The lid parts are easily accessible and quick to clean
Has easy to press touch pad buttons that wipe off clean
You can control the speed manually by holding the pulse button or you can choose an option and just walk away, it blends and shuts off automatically
All speeds start out slowly and speed up as they blend
Strength and Durability:
Blends everything smooth with 1560 watts of power
It's 4 inch blade is longer than most high quality blenders and more efficient, which does not heat up your food as you blend
I haven't had a problem breaking down even the toughest of Chinese herbs
Comes with an additional polycarbonate craft that is 3 quarts instead of 2 and has a powerful 5 inch blade
64-ounce polycarbonate jar that's backed by a 1-year warranty; the motor base is backed by a 3-year warranty and the coupling and blade are covered for life
A Few Cons About Blendtec Blender:
1) Can Be VERY Loud
It can be very loud when it reaches high speeds, ear piercing in fact! The Vitamix has a WAY softer sound. You can control the speed however, and keep the volume lower with a lower speed setting....this is what I do.
Ken seems to get into using all the speed variations that are timed, allowing you to walk away while it is still blending, then conveniently stops by itself. This way you can get away from the loud noise it makes.
Since it only takes seconds to blend anything, I usually hold the pulse button down rather than using the speed options that get high pitched at the end.
2) Doesn't Have A Plunger
The Blendtec blender doesn't have a tamper option to use when making thick creams or pates'.
I like the Vitamix for this reason. The Blendtec blender with the 5 inch blade is better at handling minimal liquid to solids.
Large Craft Option
We have the small craft pitcher, but you can also purchase this bigger size that has a wider base at the bottom and greater volume. This is the one you want if you use your blender for making more than one smoothie or shake at a time.
The blade, like I mentioned, is longer on this version and even more powerful.
I still love the Vitamix, don't get me wrong, it is much quieter and I like the look of it much better. It is nice to have both the Blendtec for travel and the Vitamix for the home space.
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