Beast Mini Blender in Carbon Black ($89, originally $99)
"I use my Beast Mini Blender nearly every day for my morning smoothies, and I love how powerful yet streamlined it is. For starters, the blades are super sharp and can handle slicing and dicing everything from fibrous greens to frozen fruit. Plus, its speed and motor pulverize everything into a smooth consistency. I live in an apartment with limited counter and storage space, so I love that the mini model has the same power as its full-size counterpart, but without the added space.
Other apartment-friendly blenders I've used in the past aren't able to deliver that creamy consistency, but instead have random chunks left over, which makes for an unpleasant smoothie experience. It performs as well as a higher-end model like a Vitamix, but without the clunky design.
Unlike other blenders on the market, this has simple controls: a pulse mode or a blend mode. I sometimes use the pulse mode to grind down greens or fruits if I fill it to the brim or if there are too many textures, but I usually let it sit on blend mode while making my morning coffee. The Mini Beast Blender is also probably one of the chicest kitchen appliances I own, and guests always ask about it." — Anvita Reddy, assistant editor, Shopping
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