Our first high dollar blender was a Vitamix. . Blendtec definitely gets their drive shafts made in the USA because my sons company manufactures them. Thanks for your comparison most of the reviews online are designed to get people to buy through the website so they are very wishy-washy (well, we like the Blendtec better, but actually the Vitamix is better, well they are both good. The tamper is And takes like 5 seconds to rinse off when youre done anyway.
I really appreciate your post, I am waiting for my kitchen aid to bite the dust and was thinking of purchasing a blendtec, I am now going to look into a vitamix! We use it almost daily for smoothies and I love it!!!! I use it several times a day to make protein shakes, salad dressing, grind wheat, etc. Why , because at the time it was cheaper than the Blendtec.
The Blendtec works great for me, no issues, and since Im not using it constantly, I couldnt justify the extra cost of the Vitamix. I loaded everything properly and it didnt blend completely. Ive been using it for 14+ years and love it!! Overall, its the blender I would recommend! I only pull it out for extra thick mixtures (like if I add too much frozen fruit to our morning smoothies or am craving a perfect chocolate milkshake), and it really does make a world of difference for that ultra-thick smoothie or milkshake or ice cream.
I should note that Im not very demanding. Im a Vitamix person for the past 10 years.
I had a Vita Mix for well over 10 years and used it daily. Ive had my Vitamix E320 for a week now, and love it so far. That thing is a workhorse. This was with fairly average daily use. blendtec The milkshake is a recipe I sent out in my newsletter a while ago, but its pretty simple: 1 quart chocolate ice cream, splash of vanilla and one can evaporated milk. Heres an even better suggestion: the Wolfgang Puck commercial blender. Hope you love it! Im stuck with my Blendtec until it dies unfortunately, but will buy a Vitamix the next time. I bought vitamix after that and I am liking it so far. container that came on my unit, but the model I have can also use a 64 oz., a 32 oz., and the smoothie jar adapter, which I think is a 20 or 22 oz. Check it out on youtube! I have a Vitamix blender and researched quite a bit before deciding to get it and am overall pleased although I do find some blended products difficult to get out of the base. It drips all over and is one more thing to clean and store. Vitamix hands down! Ive had my second hand Vitamix 15 years now.
We love it!! I use mine daily.
That all said, my actual theory is that most people choose their blender based on which blender company is demonstrating their product at Costco at the exact time they get a hankering for a high powered blender . capacity. I have a professional 750 for about 4 years. The way the blender professional explained it to me is that pre-twisting it with your fingers before blending keeps the driveshaft and blades from sticking while blending which will in turn keep them in tip top spinning shape.
I usually add a tablespoon or two of chia seeds or flaxseed meal, plus a smidge of cinnamon and turmeric, just for taste.). Im in the midst of this decision! & I dont foresee myself purchasing all of the different attachment containers or taking advantage of the wireless capabilitiesbut Im sure that opinion will seem dated and silly soon enough. Thanks for this question and reply. Hi Mel, Ive had my Vitamix for about 5 years and I wouldnt trade it for anything.
It blends so well and its been 5 years without any problems. Then just after the warranty was up the motor went. Finally, I was able to order it from Costco. On a sidenote, does anyone remember the Blendtec vs. Vitamix lawsuit a while back? Its going on its third year now so hopefully it will last like others have mentioned.
Thx. Ive had my Vitamix for about 10 years now and Ive been really happy with it other than that it wont fit under my counter (the low profile model wasnt available then). And it is not good for anything else. BUT.. A VERY GOOD REVIEW WAS GIVEN. I LOVE my Vitamix! Incidentally, the Blendtec is still working out pretty well for my sis, too (I borrowed it for the pictures in this post, actually). I need to make more nut butters in my vitamix! After much much research , we also bought a Vitamix several years ago and are loving it. I had a Magic Bullet for that but it has died on me To clean mine, I do what your mom says and add a drop of dish soap and blend it. They had great customer service. The Blendtec doesnt blend frozen fruits as well as Vitamix.
Arghh! Oops, correction! Keep in mind that the power given for most appliances is thepeak power, and the blenders usually never operate at that highest level. Let me know what you end up with (awesome that Costco is running a sale right now!). For some reason it blends better. I tend to use my Blendtec more, though, because its more convenient. Im not one to ever comment on posts, but I absolutely love my Vitamix! The two dont even compare. NO problems ! After using the Blendtec for two years I can honestly say the Vitamix is so much better! I was really surprised at how much better it blends. The tamper is critically essential for making nut butters, of course, but Id discovered with the first batch Id ever made that Vitamix will shut down rather than burn out the motor, if struggling with a difficult task. Thanks, Mel for such a thorough review. Have made lots of your recipes, and love your blog,, you are a delight! I agree with your post. Love and Greeting from Manitoba , Interesting! I think I would have made the same choice as you. Mel, its like youre reading my mind!
I have a Vitamin and love its power and ease but not that it wont blend small batches. Wrong. Finally gave it away and purchased a KitchenAid, and that handles ice just fine. Glad you love your vitamix though! Its not quite as good with the seeds, but still an awesome piece of kitchen machinery!
We even bought it used (and we have three canisters, wet, dry and small) I also have a Blentec. But I have a lot of kids so it works for us! But operationally, both the Blendtec and Vitamix, for these models, operate at right around 1,400 to 1,500 watts (right around 2 hp). Currently, this model in white is 209$. costco blendtec blender total The clearest example for me is that I save my leftover smoothie for the next day. jar.
macadamia nuts to 7 oz.
There are a lot of Blendtec fans in this thread, too! , 1. Wash up with pulsing water and 1-2 drops dish soap. I owned a blendtec for four years, had a microchip fault within first week..then after 4 years it broke. The only downside is like you said, it doesnt do small batches of things very well so whenever I do salad dressings I at least double it. I make hummus a lot in my Vitamix. They are both great blenders, but I do think Vitamix does a better job. I need a life. Pretty stellar. I was planning to switch when this one dies to a vitamix to see how I like it.
I gave my 3 daughters blendtecs for Christmas a few years ago; thinking they were the same thing. It doesnt have the same power as the Blendtec when it comes to blending things but my husband loves the food processor and the small cups for smoothies. I had to have the container replaced due to the gears, etc. But in my experience, my Blendtec wasnt nearly as durable and long lasting as I had hoped and anticipated. I think the Vitamix does a stellar job. I have a vitamix and I love it. I recently bought the new single serve cups and adapter.
Wonderful comparison! After owning it for one year I needed to have a part replaced. Hi Mel! Sometimes I wonder how I ever even decided on a husband! I have had a Vitamix for about 5 years. I sent the recipe out in a newsletter a while ago, but its basically a quart of chocolate ice cream, splash of vanilla, and can of evaporated milk. Those 2 features are very important to me.. If you still feel the same after 6 plus years of blending with the vitamix. I wanted a Blendtec for sooo long. The twister jar is perfect for that but it costs like $99. Ive owned the same vitamix for 11 years now and it still works great with almost daily use. We love our blendtec. Also, your long experience with both of them is such a valuable data point! Just like the Kitchenaid vs. Bosch debate (over 400 comments on that post! Ive been using it exclusively for over a year now. On another note.Mel could you post your chocolate milkshake recipe and smoothie recipes your family make.
I prefer the blentec. Thanks Mel!!! My blendtec burned out twice loved it, but it was a pain to replace! After reading your post my Very Helpful Feedback is that now I really want a milkshake., Hahahaha, best comment. I kind of feel the same way about my Vitamix, LizId replace mine as soon as possible if something happened! I have had it for almost seven years, and I use it EVERY DAY. Their customer service was such a nightmare Im thinking of not bothering with the warranty and splurging on a Vitamix. Haha. I DO cook but obviously have very little reason to use a blender. (PS: Cashew-macadamia nut butter is made without any extra oil or additives, using only roasted and unsalted cashews and macadamia nuts, putting the macadamias into the container first. Yes, such a great point! Although I do feel like there are several cons with the design of the Vitamix jar(s) more below the fact that the low-profile, 64-ounce jar is wider and squattier (for lack of a better term) than the Blendtec jars earns a few points in blending functionality. !, Ives had vitamin for about 5 years and its worked well but I am always wishing I had a newer one with the wider base and dishwasher safe jar. You can see that at least for these two models, cost is fairly comparable (in addition, certified refurbished blenders for both brands can be found at a discount). Never. Its been a workhorse so far and I love that I can make peanut butter in it too. Mine is 7 years old and still going strong in spite of the relatively demanding task of making nut butters regularly. I did use my Blendtec to grind wheat.
The Costco manager said it bestThe blendtecs always get returned and the Vitamix just dont!. .
Mine came with the 64 and 32 ounce containers and variable speed up to 10. Best milkshake ever! I used my Blendtec to make your energy bite recipe and it couldnt handle it, it overheated. And THAT might not be impressive, except for the fact that this is a very old Vitamix 5000 that I bought USED AT A THRIFT STORE for $30. My best friend returned her Blendtec and bought the Vitamix and says it is so much better. Had a vita mix forever! I love doing these side by side reviews! However, I also know it may not be the right blender for everyone. Meg, this made me laugh too, and I agree! I love them both. I heavily debated this question when creating our wedding registry and eventually decided on the Vitamix glad to hear that confirmed by you! cashews), and though it makes an absolutely unholy racket doing so, it produces a great nut butter. The Vita mixer motor will stop if it gets too hot so it doesnt burn out! I seriously had no idea smoothies could get so smoothits amazing what a good blender can do.
Oh darn it, Im sorry the Blendtec wasnt the greatest experience for you!. Interesting! It grinds perfectly! . I have had my Blendtec for almost 8 years, and I have had to use the warranty to replace it at least 4 times (I kinda lost count) for various reasons. It takes up more space on my counter top and doesnt look quite as tucked away because its stored in two pieces instead of one. I love it. From the above chart, the horsepower of the two blenders is pretty comparable. We had many of the same problems mentioned burning smell, the bottom of the jar leaking and even leaving black bits in our smoothies!
I have enjoyed the smoothie recipes you have shared in the past, and was wondering if you have any other good ones to recommend? So for me, when this one dies I will not consider anything but a vitamix to replace it.
I admit, I was pretty stressed when I saw this article! We recently moved into a house with 2 kitchens so I now have the S30 model for that kitchen as well. Over 10 years strong! This is why I so appreciate your kitchen buying guides! Let me know what you think if you end up with it! I too wish there was a smaller jar for my particular model, as Id like to make salad dressings, etc. , I have heard that the order of ingredients definitely makes a difference. I have since then only replaced the liquid blender container. Honestly, neither blender is perfect; but its great to find one that you love! You have experience with a whole array of blenders! My kids leave the room when I use it. I know there are many, many other blenders (high-powered or not) on the market, but because Blendtec and Vitamix are the ones I get the most questions about, and they are the only ones Ive owned and used, they are the ones up for closer inspection today. I am sending this blog post to my husband and kids. A major plus of Blendtec is that very often, the blender packages come with two jars: the classic jar (32 ounces) and the wild side jar (36 ounces). Having used both, I think of the Blendtec as the quick, little, strong, whippersnapper of the two, while the Vitamix is a gentle, rumbling, hard working giant. I have had issues twice but have both been resolved with no problems. I will not buy another Blendtec. I would constantly have to repeat the smoothie cycle on the Blendtec to get our morning smoothies just right, whereas with the Vitamix, I swing the dial up to a 5 or 6 and let it blend for 30-45 seconds, and were good to go. The wider surface area at the bottom of the jar makes for easier blending with large batches, in my very scientific opinion. I wonder about the food processor aspect too! I looked in your recipe index under drinks and couldnt find any. That might not not be impressive, except for the fact that I use my Vitamix EVERY. Love my vitamix otherwise.
What was that person thinking? My daughter has a Ninja blender where the blade assembly can be removed from base. I love my Vitamix. But for me those were the winning factorsjust those boring logistics that decide whether its worth using it as regularly as Id like to, or if its too much hassle. I love reading all these comments and seeing which blender people love. I like the slightly smaller size of the blentec base. I agree about the flat sides of the Blendtec that is a point in its favor for sure! Ohhh this deserves an update on your favorite things page, aka my kitchen wishlist. Vitamix sells a separate dry container just for grinding things like grains. Thanks, Mel for taking some of the pressure off with your wonderful reviews! Ive never used a Vitamix so I cant compare the two myself, but Ive never had to stir a smoothie or do another smoothie cycle to get it the consistency I want.. It blends better, smoother, faster and is just a better machine. until they outsourced some of their parts to China. My Blendtec jar started leaking and they happily replaced it for me but my opinion the Vitamix is better. My family will never eat store bought again (I tried and they balk through the whole jar). Gotta say theyre neck and neck. I think I got the same deal on the Blendtec and it is fine for my usesbut thats only a couple days a week. 1. make a small batch of somethinglike a morning shake, or blending your BBQ sauce. Because of this, the old problems are gone and the quality is higher.
have you ever heard of the Thermomix? Just gearing up for spring use now, and this chocolate smoothie recipe is the first new one Im going to try! We are so thankful for you! Hopefully it hangs in there for a long time!.
Love my Vitamixer! Never again, with the warranty, will I frustrate myself with a Blendtec.
I really appreciate your post, I am waiting for my kitchen aid to bite the dust and was thinking of purchasing a blendtec, I am now going to look into a vitamix! We use it almost daily for smoothies and I love it!!!! I use it several times a day to make protein shakes, salad dressing, grind wheat, etc. Why , because at the time it was cheaper than the Blendtec.
The Blendtec works great for me, no issues, and since Im not using it constantly, I couldnt justify the extra cost of the Vitamix. I loaded everything properly and it didnt blend completely. Ive been using it for 14+ years and love it!! Overall, its the blender I would recommend! I only pull it out for extra thick mixtures (like if I add too much frozen fruit to our morning smoothies or am craving a perfect chocolate milkshake), and it really does make a world of difference for that ultra-thick smoothie or milkshake or ice cream. I should note that Im not very demanding. Im a Vitamix person for the past 10 years.
I had a Vita Mix for well over 10 years and used it daily. Ive had my Vitamix E320 for a week now, and love it so far. That thing is a workhorse. This was with fairly average daily use. blendtec The milkshake is a recipe I sent out in my newsletter a while ago, but its pretty simple: 1 quart chocolate ice cream, splash of vanilla and one can evaporated milk. Heres an even better suggestion: the Wolfgang Puck commercial blender. Hope you love it! Im stuck with my Blendtec until it dies unfortunately, but will buy a Vitamix the next time. I bought vitamix after that and I am liking it so far. container that came on my unit, but the model I have can also use a 64 oz., a 32 oz., and the smoothie jar adapter, which I think is a 20 or 22 oz. Check it out on youtube! I have a Vitamix blender and researched quite a bit before deciding to get it and am overall pleased although I do find some blended products difficult to get out of the base. It drips all over and is one more thing to clean and store. Vitamix hands down! Ive had my second hand Vitamix 15 years now.
We love it!! I use mine daily. That all said, my actual theory is that most people choose their blender based on which blender company is demonstrating their product at Costco at the exact time they get a hankering for a high powered blender . capacity. I have a professional 750 for about 4 years. The way the blender professional explained it to me is that pre-twisting it with your fingers before blending keeps the driveshaft and blades from sticking while blending which will in turn keep them in tip top spinning shape.
I usually add a tablespoon or two of chia seeds or flaxseed meal, plus a smidge of cinnamon and turmeric, just for taste.). Im in the midst of this decision! & I dont foresee myself purchasing all of the different attachment containers or taking advantage of the wireless capabilitiesbut Im sure that opinion will seem dated and silly soon enough. Thanks for this question and reply. Hi Mel, Ive had my Vitamix for about 5 years and I wouldnt trade it for anything. It blends so well and its been 5 years without any problems. Then just after the warranty was up the motor went. Finally, I was able to order it from Costco. On a sidenote, does anyone remember the Blendtec vs. Vitamix lawsuit a while back? Its going on its third year now so hopefully it will last like others have mentioned.
Thx. Ive had my Vitamix for about 10 years now and Ive been really happy with it other than that it wont fit under my counter (the low profile model wasnt available then). And it is not good for anything else. BUT.. A VERY GOOD REVIEW WAS GIVEN. I LOVE my Vitamix! Incidentally, the Blendtec is still working out pretty well for my sis, too (I borrowed it for the pictures in this post, actually). I need to make more nut butters in my vitamix! After much much research , we also bought a Vitamix several years ago and are loving it. I had a Magic Bullet for that but it has died on me To clean mine, I do what your mom says and add a drop of dish soap and blend it. They had great customer service. The Blendtec doesnt blend frozen fruits as well as Vitamix.
Arghh! Oops, correction! Keep in mind that the power given for most appliances is thepeak power, and the blenders usually never operate at that highest level. Let me know what you end up with (awesome that Costco is running a sale right now!). For some reason it blends better. I tend to use my Blendtec more, though, because its more convenient. Im not one to ever comment on posts, but I absolutely love my Vitamix! The two dont even compare. NO problems ! After using the Blendtec for two years I can honestly say the Vitamix is so much better! I was really surprised at how much better it blends. The tamper is critically essential for making nut butters, of course, but Id discovered with the first batch Id ever made that Vitamix will shut down rather than burn out the motor, if struggling with a difficult task. Thanks, Mel for such a thorough review. Have made lots of your recipes, and love your blog,, you are a delight! I agree with your post. Love and Greeting from Manitoba , Interesting! I think I would have made the same choice as you. Mel, its like youre reading my mind!
I have a Vitamin and love its power and ease but not that it wont blend small batches. Wrong. Finally gave it away and purchased a KitchenAid, and that handles ice just fine. Glad you love your vitamix though! Its not quite as good with the seeds, but still an awesome piece of kitchen machinery!
We even bought it used (and we have three canisters, wet, dry and small) I also have a Blentec. But I have a lot of kids so it works for us! But operationally, both the Blendtec and Vitamix, for these models, operate at right around 1,400 to 1,500 watts (right around 2 hp). Currently, this model in white is 209$. costco blendtec blender total The clearest example for me is that I save my leftover smoothie for the next day. jar.
macadamia nuts to 7 oz.
There are a lot of Blendtec fans in this thread, too! , 1. Wash up with pulsing water and 1-2 drops dish soap. I owned a blendtec for four years, had a microchip fault within first week..then after 4 years it broke. The only downside is like you said, it doesnt do small batches of things very well so whenever I do salad dressings I at least double it. I make hummus a lot in my Vitamix. They are both great blenders, but I do think Vitamix does a better job. I need a life. Pretty stellar. I was planning to switch when this one dies to a vitamix to see how I like it.
I gave my 3 daughters blendtecs for Christmas a few years ago; thinking they were the same thing. It doesnt have the same power as the Blendtec when it comes to blending things but my husband loves the food processor and the small cups for smoothies. I had to have the container replaced due to the gears, etc. But in my experience, my Blendtec wasnt nearly as durable and long lasting as I had hoped and anticipated. I think the Vitamix does a stellar job. I have a vitamix and I love it. I recently bought the new single serve cups and adapter. Wonderful comparison! After owning it for one year I needed to have a part replaced. Hi Mel! Sometimes I wonder how I ever even decided on a husband! I have had a Vitamix for about 5 years. I sent the recipe out in a newsletter a while ago, but its basically a quart of chocolate ice cream, splash of vanilla, and can of evaporated milk. Those 2 features are very important to me.. If you still feel the same after 6 plus years of blending with the vitamix. I wanted a Blendtec for sooo long. The twister jar is perfect for that but it costs like $99. Ive owned the same vitamix for 11 years now and it still works great with almost daily use. We love our blendtec. Also, your long experience with both of them is such a valuable data point! Just like the Kitchenaid vs. Bosch debate (over 400 comments on that post! Ive been using it exclusively for over a year now. On another note.Mel could you post your chocolate milkshake recipe and smoothie recipes your family make.
I prefer the blentec. Thanks Mel!!! My blendtec burned out twice loved it, but it was a pain to replace! After reading your post my Very Helpful Feedback is that now I really want a milkshake., Hahahaha, best comment. I kind of feel the same way about my Vitamix, LizId replace mine as soon as possible if something happened! I have had it for almost seven years, and I use it EVERY DAY. Their customer service was such a nightmare Im thinking of not bothering with the warranty and splurging on a Vitamix. Haha. I DO cook but obviously have very little reason to use a blender. (PS: Cashew-macadamia nut butter is made without any extra oil or additives, using only roasted and unsalted cashews and macadamia nuts, putting the macadamias into the container first. Yes, such a great point! Although I do feel like there are several cons with the design of the Vitamix jar(s) more below the fact that the low-profile, 64-ounce jar is wider and squattier (for lack of a better term) than the Blendtec jars earns a few points in blending functionality. !, Ives had vitamin for about 5 years and its worked well but I am always wishing I had a newer one with the wider base and dishwasher safe jar. You can see that at least for these two models, cost is fairly comparable (in addition, certified refurbished blenders for both brands can be found at a discount). Never. Its been a workhorse so far and I love that I can make peanut butter in it too. Mine is 7 years old and still going strong in spite of the relatively demanding task of making nut butters regularly. I did use my Blendtec to grind wheat.
The Costco manager said it bestThe blendtecs always get returned and the Vitamix just dont!. .
Mine came with the 64 and 32 ounce containers and variable speed up to 10. Best milkshake ever! I used my Blendtec to make your energy bite recipe and it couldnt handle it, it overheated. And THAT might not be impressive, except for the fact that this is a very old Vitamix 5000 that I bought USED AT A THRIFT STORE for $30. My best friend returned her Blendtec and bought the Vitamix and says it is so much better. Had a vita mix forever! I love doing these side by side reviews! However, I also know it may not be the right blender for everyone. Meg, this made me laugh too, and I agree! I love them both. I heavily debated this question when creating our wedding registry and eventually decided on the Vitamix glad to hear that confirmed by you! cashews), and though it makes an absolutely unholy racket doing so, it produces a great nut butter. The Vita mixer motor will stop if it gets too hot so it doesnt burn out! I seriously had no idea smoothies could get so smoothits amazing what a good blender can do.
Oh darn it, Im sorry the Blendtec wasnt the greatest experience for you!. Interesting! It grinds perfectly! . I have had my Blendtec for almost 8 years, and I have had to use the warranty to replace it at least 4 times (I kinda lost count) for various reasons. It takes up more space on my counter top and doesnt look quite as tucked away because its stored in two pieces instead of one. I love it. From the above chart, the horsepower of the two blenders is pretty comparable. We had many of the same problems mentioned burning smell, the bottom of the jar leaking and even leaving black bits in our smoothies!
I have enjoyed the smoothie recipes you have shared in the past, and was wondering if you have any other good ones to recommend? So for me, when this one dies I will not consider anything but a vitamix to replace it.
I admit, I was pretty stressed when I saw this article! We recently moved into a house with 2 kitchens so I now have the S30 model for that kitchen as well. Over 10 years strong! This is why I so appreciate your kitchen buying guides! Let me know what you think if you end up with it! I too wish there was a smaller jar for my particular model, as Id like to make salad dressings, etc. , I have heard that the order of ingredients definitely makes a difference. I have since then only replaced the liquid blender container. Honestly, neither blender is perfect; but its great to find one that you love! You have experience with a whole array of blenders! My kids leave the room when I use it. I know there are many, many other blenders (high-powered or not) on the market, but because Blendtec and Vitamix are the ones I get the most questions about, and they are the only ones Ive owned and used, they are the ones up for closer inspection today. I am sending this blog post to my husband and kids. A major plus of Blendtec is that very often, the blender packages come with two jars: the classic jar (32 ounces) and the wild side jar (36 ounces). Having used both, I think of the Blendtec as the quick, little, strong, whippersnapper of the two, while the Vitamix is a gentle, rumbling, hard working giant. I have had issues twice but have both been resolved with no problems. I will not buy another Blendtec. I would constantly have to repeat the smoothie cycle on the Blendtec to get our morning smoothies just right, whereas with the Vitamix, I swing the dial up to a 5 or 6 and let it blend for 30-45 seconds, and were good to go. The wider surface area at the bottom of the jar makes for easier blending with large batches, in my very scientific opinion. I wonder about the food processor aspect too! I looked in your recipe index under drinks and couldnt find any. That might not not be impressive, except for the fact that I use my Vitamix EVERY. Love my vitamix otherwise.
What was that person thinking? My daughter has a Ninja blender where the blade assembly can be removed from base. I love my Vitamix. But for me those were the winning factorsjust those boring logistics that decide whether its worth using it as regularly as Id like to, or if its too much hassle. I love reading all these comments and seeing which blender people love. I like the slightly smaller size of the blentec base. I agree about the flat sides of the Blendtec that is a point in its favor for sure! Ohhh this deserves an update on your favorite things page, aka my kitchen wishlist. Vitamix sells a separate dry container just for grinding things like grains. Thanks, Mel for taking some of the pressure off with your wonderful reviews! Ive never used a Vitamix so I cant compare the two myself, but Ive never had to stir a smoothie or do another smoothie cycle to get it the consistency I want.. It blends better, smoother, faster and is just a better machine. until they outsourced some of their parts to China. My Blendtec jar started leaking and they happily replaced it for me but my opinion the Vitamix is better. My family will never eat store bought again (I tried and they balk through the whole jar). Gotta say theyre neck and neck. I think I got the same deal on the Blendtec and it is fine for my usesbut thats only a couple days a week. 1. make a small batch of somethinglike a morning shake, or blending your BBQ sauce. Because of this, the old problems are gone and the quality is higher.
have you ever heard of the Thermomix? Just gearing up for spring use now, and this chocolate smoothie recipe is the first new one Im going to try! We are so thankful for you! Hopefully it hangs in there for a long time!.
Love my Vitamixer! Never again, with the warranty, will I frustrate myself with a Blendtec.