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Why invest in a good blender?

Blenders facilitate the preparation of endless recipes: from smoothies and purees to batters, sauces, or creams. Choosing well means gaining comfort, saving time, and achieving better results. In this post, we analyze the main types, and at the end, we show you our selection of recommended models.
Why invest in a good blender?

Types of blenders and which one you need

There are two large families: hand blenders (immersion) and jar blenders.
  • Hand: Compact and versatile, ideal for creams, purees, mayonnaises, or sauces. Some models include accessories for chopping or whipping. Models with better value for money or maximum power and accessories stand out in the market.


  • Jar: Perfect for shakes, smoothies, liquid batters, and soups. More capacity and strength, although they take up more space. The most robust and easy-to-clean ones are usually the favorites.
Types of blenders and which one you need

What should you consider when choosing?

  • Power: From 600W for daily use. For doughs or hard ingredients, better 900W+.
  • Accessories: Choppers, whisks, measuring cups... add a lot of utility.
  • Ease of cleaning: Better detachable parts and dishwasher safe.
  • Materials: Look for stainless steel blades and resistant bodies.


Check our recommended selection at the end to get it right for sure.
What should you consider when choosing?

Quick recipes you can make with your blender

  • Green detox smoothie: Mix spinach, apple, banana, cucumber, and lemon juice.
  • Creamy pumpkin soup: Cook pumpkin, onion, and carrot and blend with hot broth.
  • Express Hummus: Cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.
  • Homemade Mayonnaise: Egg, sunflower oil, a few drops of lemon, and salt, all at room temperature.
Quick recipes you can make with your blender

Comparison: highlighted and recommended models

Check below our selection of recommended blenders for different uses and budgets. All products have been selected by our team for their quality, features, and positive reviews.
Comparison: highlighted and recommended models

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Which is better: hand or jar blender? It depends on your kitchen and what you usually prepare. The hand one is more versatile; the jar one, better for large quantities and very fine textures.

  1. Is it worth investing in a brand name? Yes, if you use it a lot. You gain in durability, spare parts, and quality of results.

  1. Can I crush ice or nuts? Only in models with enough power and reinforced blades.
Frequently Asked Questions

Tips and advice on use and maintenance

  • Clean the blender right after using it to avoid dried remains.
  • Add liquids first and then solids for a more uniform mix.
  • Use the 'turbo' function only at the end, to avoid splashes.
  • Keep the manual and take advantage of all functions, some will surprise you!
Tips and advice on use and maintenance

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