Will a blender work for this chai latte recipe?

[kitchengoddess8]

I saw this recipe for paleo chai latte on a blog, but I do not have a Vitamix. Will a KitchenAid blender with a glass pitcher work?

Paleo Chai Latte Recipe - Elana's Pantry

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Yes, the Kitchenaid will be just fine.

 

[kitchengoddess8]

Yes, the Kitchenaid will be just fine.

Great! I'm not quite ready to get a Vitamix!

 

[PrincessFiona60]

I've watched the demonstrations and have never seen anything done that I cannot do with my Black & Decker Blender.

 

[kitchengoddess8]

I've watched the demonstrations and have never seen anything done that I cannot do with my Black & Decker Blender.

That's awesome. Can you post a link to the Black & Decker model you have?

 

[PrincessFiona60]

That's awesome. Can you post a link to the Black & Decker model you have?

LOL!!! It's over 20 years old and still going strong, I don't think they sell it anymore.

 

[kitchengoddess8]

LOL!!! It's over 20 years old and still going strong, I don't think they sell it anymore.

Wow!!!

 

[kitchengoddess8]

Oops my KitchenAid has a plastic pitcher, so it won't work, right?

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Does it have an Ice crusher button? If it does, it's good.

 

[kitchengoddess8]

Does it have an Ice crusher button? If it does, it's good.

It does! Why would that matter if I'm using hot water?

 

[PrincessFiona60]

I was thinking Iced Chai, sorry. It will be just fine with hot liquids, too! just make sure you put the lid on tight. You do not NEED a Vitamix. Now, if you decide you want one...that's different, but you don't NEED one.

 

[kitchengoddess8]

I was thinking Iced Chai, sorry. It will be just fine with hot liquids, too! just make sure you put the lid on tight. You do not NEED a Vitamix. Now, if you decide you want one...that's different, but you don't NEED one.

When I googled the blender there was a caution from consumers about using hot liquids in it. Some people said that hot water can blow off the lid causing leaks and burns. Has anyone had that happen?

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Hot water for tea is usually not boiling. I think they are more talking about boiling soups that are very hot and can create a lot of steam to blow the top off. You would have the same problem with any blender if using too hot liquids.

 

[GotGarlic]

When I googled the blender there was a caution from consumers about using hot liquids in it. Some people said that hot water can blow off the lid causing leaks and burns. Has anyone had that happen?

Take a kitchen towel, fold it in half, put it over the lid, and hold the lid down.

 

[Kayelle]

Take a kitchen towel, fold it in half, put it over the lid, and hold the lid down.

After being badly burned once, for hot liquids I always use my stick blender in the pot. It's easier too.
Come to think of it, the blender hasn't been out of the top cabinet for years. I should transfer it to the garage.

 

[kitchengoddess8]

After being badly burned once, for hot liquids I always use my stick blender in the pot. It's easier too.
Come to think of it, the blender hasn't been out of the top cabinet for years. I should transfer it to the garage.

Which stick blender do you have?

 

[kitchengoddess8]

I have never used an immersion blender. I'd love to hear how people use it in food prep.

 

[kitchengoddess8]

Take a kitchen towel, fold it in half, put it over the lid, and hold the lid down.

Thanks for that tip!

 

[kitchengoddess8]

I was thinking Iced Chai, sorry. It will be just fine with hot liquids, too! just make sure you put the lid on tight. You do not NEED a Vitamix. Now, if you decide you want one...that's different, but you don't NEED one.

Can an immersion blender do a lot of the things a Vitamix does?

 

[Kayelle]

This is the immersion stick blender I have. sion-Attachments/dp/B00AN9UJ68/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1391987922&sr=8-2&keywords=cuisinart+smart+stick+blender

In my opinion Vitamix blenders are 90% hype with an inflated price tag to make them look far more valuable than they really are. Lots of things are like that...cars, shoes, handbags and a multitude of other items.