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Blendtec Total Blender Classic - Includes FourSide Jar (75 oz) - 10-Speed Professional-Grade Countertop Blender - High-Power Kitchen Blender with 6 Pre-Programmed Cycles - Black
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Brand | Blendtec |
Color | Black |
Special Feature | Pre-Programmed |
Capacity | 32 Fluid Ounces |
Product Dimensions | 7"D x 8"W x 15.5"H |
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About this item
- Kitchen Countertop Blender: Professional-grade blender uses 1-touch buttons to control the 6 pre-programmed cycles, pulse option, and 10-speed manual control
- Preprogrammed Blender Cycles: Do more in the kitchen with this blender's preprogrammed cycles for batters, mixed drinks, smoothies, frozen treats, whole juices, and hot soup
- Large and Powerful Kitchen Blender: The BPA-free, 75 ounce volume jar has a 32 ounce blending capacity for wet and dry foods; blends beverages for 3–4 people
- Easy to Clean: Simply add hot water and a little dish soap to the jar and blend for several seconds to clean; Use a wet cloth to wipe down the machine
- Feel Confident: With technology to make blending simpler and more effective, Blendtec is the ultimate tool for your culinary creations
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From the manufacturer
BEST BLENDS EVERY TIME
BLENDTEC, THE LAST BLENDER YOU'LL EVER OWN.
The iconic, original blender that took the world by storm 25 years ago is back. New and improved, this blender has it all! Hone in on specific recipes with six preprogrammed buttons, or use the 10 variable speeds + pulse to get any job done. Get unbeatable quality and power with the Total Blender.
SMOOTHIES
Whether you're blending kale, apples, avocados or bananas, getting all the nutrients you need is easy.
SALSA
Fresh salsa is now on the table! Load vegetables into the jar and use the pulse function a few times to create a quick party snack.
HOT SOUPS
Make hot soup with the power of friction. Simply add cold, fresh ingredients for homemade soup and in a few minutes enjoy - hot and ready to eat.
PANCAKE BATTER
Quickly mix batters for pancakes, waffles, cookies, muffins, crepes and cakes. Blendtec machines can also knead thick bread and pizza doughs.
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WHY BLENDTEC?
LET US TELL YOU HOW YOU ALREADY KNOW US.
Blendtec is the blender of choice at restaurants like Panera Bread and Checkers, coffee houses like Peet's and Dunkin' Donuts, and smoothie shops like Jamba Juice, Baskin Robbins, Bahama Bucks and Planet Smoothie to name a few. What you may not know is that our blenders are also in thousands of homes across the world. We constantly innovate our products to produce blenders with industry best life-spans. Come visit us at our headquarters in Orem, Utah where we manufacture everything domestically.
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WHY BLENDTEC?
HOW YOU ALREADY KNOW BLENDTEC - PEET'S COFFEE
Peet's Coffee has been on a mission for more than fifty years to create the perfect cup of coffee. Because they hold themselves at such a high standard, they choose Blendtec blenders to give their drinks the consistency they need and their customers the quality they crave.
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WHY BLENDTEC?
HOW YOU ALREADY KNOW BLENDTEC - PLANET SMOOTHIE
Planet Smoothie, located at Penn Station deep in the heart of NYC, is one of the busiest smoothie shops in the city. Because of the sheer volume of customers, they need blenders that are reliable enough to make hundreds, sometimes thousands, of smoothies each day. Fortunately, Blendtec manufactures the highest quality, commercial-grade blenders for both smoothie shops and at home.
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WHY BLENDTEC?
HOW YOU ALREADY KNOW BLENDTEC - M.A.K.E. Matthew Kenney High-End Restaurant
Matthew Kenney is a celebrity chef who relies on the special touch and finesse that Blendtec blenders posses. Used to create beautiful culinary masterpieces, he teaches his students and top chefs how to use the Blendtec in a creative, dynamic way that appeals to his menu and patrons.
WHO CARES ABOUT A MOTOR?
Blendtec cares about your blender motor and so should you. Some lower-priced blenders don't blend your ingredients the way we can with our innovative design and powerful motor. Paired with intuitive touchpads, patented jars and easy-to-use technology, Blendtec sets the standard for superior quality.
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FEEL THE DIFFERENCE IN
BLENDING POWER
Our patented jar design pulls everything towards the blade. Load your ingredients and blend away.
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WALK-AWAY BLENDING WITH
PREPROGRAMMED BLENDING CYCLES
We've perfected one-touch blending - we invented it! Let our technology do the work for you.
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BLEND EASILY WITH OUR
BLUNT BLADE/ NO TAMPER
Made from steel, our blade is blunt and not sharp. Pulverize thick ingredients - tamper free!
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OVER FORTY YEARS OF BEING
FAMILY OWNED
Tom Dickson started Blendtec in 1976 bringing innovation to the mixing industry, and still does!
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MANUFACTURED AND ENGINEERED IN THE U.S.A.
Tried and tested, the Total Blender is built in with a quality you can trust for years to come.
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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
In honor of those fighting breast cancer, we've created special edition products to help give back.
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TUBE-FED BABIES
Hospitals and parents rely on Blendtec to give life-saving nutrients to newborns with challenges.
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WILL IT BLEND?
Will It Blend? is known as one of the most successful internet marketing campaigns in history.
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We work to support keto, vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free lifestyles.
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Product information
Brand | Blendtec |
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Color | Black |
Special Feature | Pre-Programmed |
Capacity | 32 Fluid Ounces |
Product Dimensions | 7"D x 8"W x 15.5"H |
Included Components | Yes |
Style | Blender |
Recommended Uses For Product | Pulse, Juices |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Number of Speeds | 10 |
Voltage | 120 |
Material Type Free | Plastic |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Item Weight | 7.28 pounds |
Manufacturer | Blendtec |
ASIN | B000GIGZXM |
Item model number | TB-621-20 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #33,707 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #97 in Countertop Blenders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 6, 2006 |
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Let’s talk about time for a moment, it’s the one thing in life that is given equally to everyone. Regardless of our circumstances, jobs, or family commitments we all have exactly 24 hours to use each day. Time is precious and fleeting. It will not wait for any of us to use it up or share with others.
Cooking meals and cleaning dishes takes effort and a lot of time. Day-after-day meals need to be made, and then the cleanup begins. It’s a necessary part of life. Blendtec blenders significantly reduce meal prep time and cleanup. When you buy a Blendtec blender you’re not only buying the world’s most advanced blender, you’re also buying yourself more time.
How can a blender give you more time? It comes down to technology and design.
Our advanced technology and jar design create a vortex, which pulls food towards the blade instead of pushing it to the sides of the jar like our competitors. With Blendtec jars, you won’t waste time tending your blends with a tamper to get all the ingredients down into the blades, and no tamper means one less thing to clean when you’re done.
Blendtec blenders can also heat your food during the blend cycle. For instance, if you want soup for dinner, a Blendtec blender can blend it up and heat it up at the same time so it’s ready to serve straight from the blender jar. No need to heat your soup in a pan. Can your old blender do that? No pan and no additional heating time means less cleanup.
Not only can Blendtec blenders heat your food, they can also make ice cream. Actual ice cream can be made with the exact same blender that makes soup.
Drinks, appetizers, main courses, and desserts can all be made with the same blender using the same jar. The time it takes to make each course could be measured in seconds not minutes or hours. Cleanup for an entire multi-course meal could be as simple as pushing the pre-programmed, self-cleaning button to wash a single jar, and just like that, you’ll be done.
There is a reason that having the world's most technologically advanced blender is worth every penny, it gives you more time to focus on life and the people who matter to you.
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Customers like the quality, speed, ease of cleaning, and blending of the food blender. For example, they mention it's a very good blender, it does its job quickly and efficiently, and that it blends ingredients beautifully. Customers are also impressed with the value, saying it'll last a long time.
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Customers like the quality of the food blender. They say it's a very good blender, with a better made jar. They also say it is highly durable, powerful, and has a preprogrammed smoothie. Customers also like the heavy duty cord and the jar and base both feel very solid.
"...Yes, this blender is expensive, but it is of such higher quality that it is well worth it...." Read more
"...I made my first smoothie with it, and it turned out great but the "honeymon" didn't last very long. I did not like the sheer size of the Vita-Mix!..." Read more
"...I’d recommend the one with Chia seeds in it as it adds sweetness, tastes great, and has no carbonation (and Chia seeds are really high in Omega 3)...." Read more
"...I needed another blendtec, there is no other brand for me, I love the total blender, the power, the simplicity, the ease of cleaning, the..." Read more
Customers like the value of the blender. They say it's worth its price, and it handles thick and heavy mixtures well. Some customers also mention that it helps break down foods in their system. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.
"...Quite simply, having one means that healthy, delicious meals can be prepared in no time at all...." Read more
"...Fermented drinks are really good for you and help break down foods in your system...." Read more
"...I treasure my original one and my two others. Well worth the money for quality blenders!" Read more
"...Yes, this blender is expensive, but it is of such higher quality that it is well worth it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the blender. They mention that it performs perfectly for their needs, is easy to clean, and operates smoothly. Some say that it's designed with functionality and durability in mind, and is heavy duty. Overall, most are happy with the results and find it to be amazingly useful.
"...Then it was onto the "Will it Blend" videos. They're pretty effective. Especially the one where he blends cubic zirconians into dust...." Read more
"Wife makes medical medium smoothies daily, works great, easy to clean, love the settings, best we have used" Read more
"...the Blendtec, many saying the same thing I am saying here...it does the job perfectly and more..." Read more
"Our BlendTec blender rocks! Super easy to clean, operate, and does such a super job that I can't stop telling people about it...." Read more
Customers find the blender easy to clean. They say it nearly cleans itself, and the flat panel design is easy to wipe off. They also say it's dishwasher safe.
"...Cleaning could not be easier (use hot water to rinse out because of the sugars in fruits and my favorite sweetener, agave.)..." Read more
"...It really couldn’t be easier to clean. The flat panel design is easy to wipe off when there are any spills on the base...." Read more
"...for me, I love the total blender, the power, the simplicity, the ease of cleaning, the dependability...." Read more
"...So happy to have such an easy clean-up!I also used the hot soup setting with some lentil soup I had in the fridge...." Read more
Customers like the blending of the kitchen product. They say it has great blending power, and enough presets to make what they need. They also say it blends ingredients beautifully, and produces a creamy texture. Customers also mention that it blend everything into one homogenous shake, and that it can blend anything.
"...Total Blender comes with the “WildSide Jar” which gives it its unique blending vortex...." Read more
"...smoothies, sometimes twice a day, and it's always smooth and perfectly blended...." Read more
"...That is the only time I need a tamper. You can blend anything with this blender!..." Read more
"...Also I've found it has trouble with too much frozens, so try to use a mix of frozen and fresh items!..." Read more
Customers find the Blendtec easy to use, quick, and manageable. They appreciate the easy-to-read instructions and helpful color photos. Customers also say it's a great time saver and the container allows for easy access to the contents.
"...This blender fits under my cabinets even when in use. The programs are good, but I find myself using the manual speeds just as much.*..." Read more
"...It also includes the Twister jar which allows you to scrape the sides with a twist of the lid while blending – an important feature when making..." Read more
"...It is so-o-o-o easy to "get every last bit out" because the sides of the blender doesn't have the unnecessary decorative grooves on the side...." Read more
"...I am glad that I did - physically, I feel great (no medication, ailments, etc)...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the food blender. They say it does its job quickly and efficiently. They also appreciate the regulated speed, which runs cycles and turns off when it's done. Some customers say the blender slows down, speed up, and stops on its own. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and the ability to set the blending speed.
"...But most cycles last less that 40 seconds, and some are done in much less than that...." Read more
"...The blender will slow down, speed up and stop on it’s own giving you the exact result every time whether you’re making a smoothie or baby food...." Read more
"...the Vita-Mix and Blendtec are equally noisy, but it does its job so quickly and efficiently that it really isn't on for very long...." Read more
"...is press the button for whatever you are making, and it does the rest within a short time...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the noise produced by the blender. They mention that it makes a loud noise and is inefficient.
"...This (and any other high power unit) is quite loud. But most cycles last less that 40 seconds, and some are done in much less than that...." Read more
"...biggest issue consumers have with the Blendtec Total Blender is that it is loud...." Read more
"...I feel that the Vita-Mix and Blendtec are equally noisy, but it does its job so quickly and efficiently that it really isn't on for very long...." Read more
"...Other reviewers said that it was LOUD. While it is loud, it's just as loud as any other blender. I did not find it especially disruptive...." Read more
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Cleaning could not be easier (use hot water to rinse out because of the sugars in fruits and my favorite sweetener, agave.) Every few uses put a couple drops of dish soap in with a bit of hot water and run the blender for a few seconds. This blender fits under my cabinets even when in use. The programs are good, but I find myself using the manual speeds just as much.
*Weight Watchers* -- If you are in Weight Watchers, or are considering it, this is a great tool. I use this every day on the program, and sometimes twice a day. On the Points Plus program, fruit and veggies are not counted against you, so just toss in whatever you have, fresh or frozen, then some spinach, then some of your favorite fiber powder or protein powder, sweeten with splenda or my choice of agave, and finally add crushed ice on top. This gives you a large smoothie with between 0-4 points depending on how you sweeten it.
Make sure to read the instructions, as this will give you great hints such as placing the liquids on the bottom, fruit/veggies in the middle, and ice chips on top.
This blender goes through anything! Peel, core, seeds, ice, whatever. Don't bother doing too much prep, one of the excuses I used to have was that eating healthy foods took too much time. Just toss it in and turn it on then rinse it out. Hint: Buy larger, stronger straws. Sucking down a delicious whole foods smoothie is more fun with a proper straw. I use a Starbucks reusable cold cup with it's own straw.
This (and any other high power unit) is quite loud. But most cycles last less that 40 seconds, and some are done in much less than that.
To make great (and much cheaper) Frappacino drinks, buy some xanthum gum which prevents separation. Use Starbucks Via (iced variety), add cocoa powder and sweeten as desired. Add ice chips, skim milk, and xanthum gum. For weight watchers, the Via contains a bit of sugar, so beware of adding too much additional sweet stuff.
Other stuff you can make include: healthy dips, soups, salsa, hummus and so much more.
Yes, this blender is expensive, but it is of such higher quality that it is well worth it. Also, the money you spend on this is nothing compared to the expense of health related expenses of being like me: overweight, out of shape, and not eating fruits/veggies.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoy mine.
UPDATE 21 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE:
Still going strong after 21 months! The counter reads 601 smoothies/sauces/soups and much more. This should give you an idea of how much we use ours... nearly every day. We have 'sneaked in' tons of veggie of all colors and types and our kids love it! Then we tell them there was spinach or kale in it and they shrug, and say 'well, I guess we like kale now.' As long as it's blended in this awesome blender anyway...
The Blendtec Total Blender really does it all. You’ve probably seen the unique square jar design before, but until you use it you won’t know the power of the blending vortex that the shape creates.
The power
This industry-leading 1,560 watt motor cranks out up to 3 horsepower! Plenty to propel that 4 inch blade to annihilate whatever is inside.
The capacity
The three quart BPA-free jar is large enough for nearly any job; even soup for a large dinner party is no problem for this blender.
The versatility
Maybe the best way to think about a high-performance blender is to not think about it as a blender at all. It’s more of a counter-top appliance replacement.
With all of the different tasks it can handle, it really is so much more. The Blendtec Total Blender ticks all the boxes of what a high-performance blender should be.
If you make bread or bake, the Total Blender is large enough to replace your mixing bowl for making dough.
Your soups will be creamier than ever.
Turn ice into snow and wow your friends with incredible margaritas.
When fruit is at peak ripeness, make it into creamy ice cream and you can savor it then, or save it for another time.
The BPA-free jar means you can make delicious food for your baby, worry-free.
The list goes on and on; dressings, sauces, salsas, cappuccinos, hummus, nut butter, you’ll never run out of uses for a high performance blender.
The convenience
The best thing about having a high-performance blender in your kitchen is the convenience. Quite simply, having one means that healthy, delicious meals can be prepared in no time at all. A number of features make most high-performance blenders hassle-free, and the Total Blender delivers on all counts.
It’s small enough to stay on your kitchen counter beneath the cupboards, or store below in the cabinets. The fixed blade makes the blender safe, but also means no more dealing with screwing on loose parts. The Blendtec is always assembled.
Once you have it out, just add your ingredients and select one of the pre-programmed blend cycles. The blender will slow down, speed up and stop on it’s own giving you the exact result every time whether you’re making a smoothie or baby food. It’s a great time saver that let’s you get other things done while the blender does its thing.
Cleanup is always the dreaded part of hauling out the blender, but with the Total Blender it’s a breeze. Just add water and a little dish soap, blend it for a few seconds, then take it over to the sink and rinse it. It really couldn’t be easier to clean. The flat panel design is easy to wipe off when there are any spills on the base. There are no buttons for small scraps to lodge under.
Drawbacks
By far the biggest issue consumers have with the Blendtec Total Blender is that it is loud. Of course with all of the power it has, it’s essentially unavoidable, still, it’s important to be aware of this before buying. Especially if you plan on using it while people sleep.
Another complaint is that the base is heavy when compared to a conventional blender. This is also unavoidable, to house such a powerful motor, and be safe to use, the 5.6 pounds of metal and quality material is a necessity.
One other thing that some purchasers notice is the inevitable scratching inside the jar. Because it’s plastic, this will happen over time. The scratches won’t be deep, and the jar will still clean just fine, it’s mostly an aesthetic consideration. The only way to avoid this is with a glass jar, but glass is actually less durable and there are no good high-performance blenders that offer it.
The Total Blender comes with the “WildSide Jar” which gives it its unique blending vortex. It also includes the Twister jar which allows you to scrape the sides with a twist of the lid while blending – an important feature when making something sticky like homemade peanut butter. It’s also great for individual servings. For sticking in the WildSide Jar, the included Spectacula Spatula is designed especially for the Total Blender.
The Fresh Blends Cookbook features over 200 pages of recipes so you’ll never run out of ideas for great, healthy meals and snacks. And of course, the Blendtec comes standard with a manufacturer 8 year limited warranty, a welcome reassurance after making a significant investment in a high-performance blender.
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La recomiendo 100%
Pros:
- powerful engine
- blends everything (so far)
- awesome built quality
- the jar design (square) makes it easy to pour and clean
- the preset modes handle your desired blend mode (try the soup mode, you will be amazed)
Cons
- a bit noisy, especially with frozen fruits or veggs
- the absence of recipe book (my friend got one with his Vitamix and I have been using his recipes)
- would have been nice if it came with a mixing temper (for a machine worth over $700 it should be included)
We could not be happier, this blender is a real powerhouse!! So far we have used it 30+ times making morning shakes, smoothies, frozen drinks, and soups. No matter what we throw at it, the results are always spectacular. Kale (comes out super smooth), raw carrots (blend in seconds), frozen blackberries (can hardly feel the seeds), ...