Hello, I currently have a blender that unfortunately can no longer handle harder ingredients like nuts or seeds. Cleaning it is also always very time-consuming because it cannot be disassembled.
I am looking for a blender that can really crush everything. This includes things like peanuts, chia seeds, sunflower seeds. Apples, pears, or other fruits should not just become a puree with small pieces but be blended finely (a smooth puree).
I usually make a smoothie from these ingredients that covers a large part of my daily vitamin and mineral intake.
So here are my requirements:
-Blends nuts and seeds into “dust”
-Can crush ice
-2L (67.6 fl oz) capacity
-Easy to clean
-Quiet operation is preferred
-Automatic run time (e.g., 30 seconds) is preferred
-Glass container instead of plastic is preferred
-Quality is important
I use the appliance almost daily. Longevity is an important factor.
If it comes with glass containers for storing with secure lids, that would be an additional plus.
I can consider a price of up to 500€ but it should be a top-quality device that perfectly meets my requirements and preferences.
My target price is more around 200-300€, but even then, my highlighted requirements must be met.
I am looking for a blender that can really crush everything. This includes things like peanuts, chia seeds, sunflower seeds. Apples, pears, or other fruits should not just become a puree with small pieces but be blended finely (a smooth puree).
I usually make a smoothie from these ingredients that covers a large part of my daily vitamin and mineral intake.
So here are my requirements:
-Blends nuts and seeds into “dust”
-Can crush ice
-2L (67.6 fl oz) capacity
-Easy to clean
-Quiet operation is preferred
-Automatic run time (e.g., 30 seconds) is preferred
-Glass container instead of plastic is preferred
-Quality is important
I use the appliance almost daily. Longevity is an important factor.
If it comes with glass containers for storing with secure lids, that would be an additional plus.
I can consider a price of up to 500€ but it should be a top-quality device that perfectly meets my requirements and preferences.
My target price is more around 200-300€, but even then, my highlighted requirements must be met.
toxicmolotow schrieb:
Yes, that's true. And I'm not a sales advisor....
...but the resale value is significant. Just check online marketplaces to see what a 4 or 5 year old, well-maintained TM31 is still worth. You can still get a good 500 euros or more for it.
So, for me, the risk was worth it and it paid off. Of course, everyone has to decide that for themselves.I am also a fan of the TM, just like you, and fully share your opinion.
Even though, in the original poster’s case, it is *not* the right device (it’s definitely like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut).
We use the TM-31 a lot. By the way: also for fruit-based ice cream.
Of course, the device is never economically justifiable at that price.
But: it’s fun to use, the results are excellent, the value retention is reasonable, and sometimes you can buy something like this emotionally and just enjoy it. Luckily, I bought it before building our house; after that, there’s little to no budget left for gadgets like this.
Best regards,
Thorsten
T21150 schrieb:
Even though in this case the original poster *is not* choosing the right device (as it would be like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut).Thorsten, I think you’re mistaken. It wouldn’t be the device of choice because the TM simply doesn’t have enough power or isn’t designed for that purpose. So it’s not a sledgehammer, but in this case a needle :-)
And with all due respect to nostalgia, most of the “old mixers” mentioned here don’t really meet the requirements (“grinding nuts and seeds into dust”).
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toxicmolotof14 Jul 2016 15:25BastianB schrieb:
You are mistaken, Thorsten. This would not be the device of choice because the TM simply doesn’t have enough power and is not designed for that.Please don’t take this the wrong way, but you don’t really know what you’re talking about.
Could you please explain what the TM lacks sufficient power for, or what it is not suitable/designed for?
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daniels8714 Jul 2016 15:46That is true. I have also done a direct comparison between the Thermomix and high-performance blenders. There is a huge difference in the fineness of the result. Some of those have more than twice the power and three times the speed.
If fibrous components are involved, the Thermomix doesn't achieve a fine enough consistency. It also cannot fully break down some peels and similar parts.
If fibrous components are involved, the Thermomix doesn't achieve a fine enough consistency. It also cannot fully break down some peels and similar parts.
toxicmolotow schrieb:
Don't take this the wrong way, but you really have no idea. Please tell me what the TM lacks power for, or what it is not suitable/designed for. It simply doesn't have the power of a high-performance blender. When it comes to green smoothies, you'll definitely have to make compromises.
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toxicmolotof14 Jul 2016 17:11Since I don’t drink that... no idea. But the tests say otherwise (except for the noise level).