Sage The Super Q™ Blender review

After years of making do with our rather old and tired Nutribullet blender, we were very pleased to swap it out for the Sage blender, particularly with soup season upon us.

This is a fantastic kitchen appliance with two different blender containers, five different blending cycles and 12-speed settings plus a vacuum for extra smooth consistencies, it’s versatile for all sorts of usage and is very user-friendly.

Testing the Super Q™ Blender from Sage

On arrival, the Sage arrived in a huge box and at first I was worried it wouldn’t fit in our very small kitchen but luckily, it fit perfectly on the kitchen side and the robust packaging kept it safe and secure for delivery.

Like with any kitchen appliance, there are a few different instruction booklets to read through before you start using the blender but it is a very easy blender to use and very user friendly. It’s also very easy to clean before use and between uses, with some parts dishwasher safe and other parts can be safely and easily cleaned by hand, without needing to get too close to the blades.

The most unique and interesting part of this blender is the Vac Q, an innovative technology I have never seen or heard of before. It is designed to suck all the air out of the blending jug before you blend. This means that all the oxygen is removed from your blend giving them a longer shelf life which is amazing for batch cooking soup while also preventing loss of nutrition. As well as the large capacity jug, there’s also a small personal blending jug for smaller blends like smoothies or shakes.

The first thing I made using this blender was a carrot and parsnip soup for two. After roasting the veggies for an hour in the oven, I put everything into the large capacity jug with some vegetable stock and low-fat creme-fraiche, put the lid on and used the Vac Q to remove the oxygen. This part is very easy and automatically switches off once the air is removed. It does make a high-pitched squeaky sound which some may find uncomfortable on the ears, but it doesn’t take too long to work its magic.

Once the Vac Q had finished, it was time to blend using the soup setting. This setting takes five minutes to fully blend and heat your soup to a smooth consistency at a temperature that's ready to eat. The soup itself was delicious and perfectly smooth. I couldn’t believe how quickly it was ready making it a brilliant quick lunch idea for cold, winter days. There was not one lump or even grain of thyme leftover in the mix. So far, I’ve made several different kinds of soup in this way including tomato and mushroom too without any issues, so I’m very happy with the large capacity blender and the soup function.

I also decided to try making a smoothie using the smaller blender using frozen bananas as the base. Unfortunately, this wasn’t quite as simple as the soup and I found I had to leave the bananas to defrost a little before blending as the frozen hard bananas blocked the blending blades and stopped them from moving when they were fresh out of the freezer.

This jug however did work very well when blending a morning health shot. Each morning, we enjoy immunity-boosting shots made from turmeric, ginger, lemon and black pepper, but we found the cost of this did stack up when buying online in bulk. We’ve since canceled this subscription and began making our own which is a huge saving.

With both blend jugs, it was very easy to secure and remove the lid and secure to the blender, even as someone who struggles to open jars! This is something I have struggled in the past with, so it was nice to use the blender without needing to ask for assistance when removing the lids. There were no accidents or spillages while using this blender which I was very impressed with as again, this hasn’t been the case with blenders I’ve used previously.

Next was the cleaning part which I was slightly dreading, but the remains of the soup came away from the blender easily with warm soapy water and a long-handled brush and the lid washed well in the dishwasher. There is also a cleaning function for deeper cleans which again, is very simple to use. However, for me personally, we found it easier to wash by hand.

Final verdict

This blender is extremely easy to use and is a must for soup lovers who like to make their own on a regular basis. With it being a rather expensive piece of kit, it really needs to be something you use a few times per week at least to get your money’s worth. So if you’re looking to make your own juices, health shots, fruit smoothies and soups on a daily basis, then it’s worth the investment. If using frozen ingredients, things may be a little more difficult, particularly if you're wanting to use the smaller-sized jug, and we'd recommend defrosting for a little while before blending.

FAQ's

What's the difference between the Super Q and the Sage Q?

The main difference between these two models is the the Super Q comes with the additional smaller blending jug for things like single-serve smoothies. There's also an extra programming function on the Super Q as well as a spatula and tamper included. Not only that but there's a rather hefty price difference between the different models too.

Is The Super Q™ Blender heavy?

The appliance as a whole isn't particularly light in weight, and can be quite awkward and heavy to move around. However, if you're intending on keeping it out on the kitchen side, then the amount you need to move the blender is minimal, and the weight isn't something i've had issues with personally.

The only part you'll regularly be moving is the jug itself which I found fairly lightweight to pick up and place back down on the stand and also lightweight to hold when washing.

How does the Super Q compare to a soup maker?

If it's soup you're looking to make at home, then you might be wondering if it's best to buy a soup maker instead of a blender. Having previously tested a soup maker for Yours, i've found that the Super Q blender made the soup maker a little redundant, as it does exactly the same job as the soup maker with the added capability of making smoothies, juices, purees and even ice cream. So although it comes with a heftier price tag, it can do a lot more. If however you prefer a slow cooker soup recipe that can cook all day long, then it's still worth having a space for your slow cooker.

Lorna White is a Senior Digital Writer at Yours.co.uk. She was previously a writer at Yours Magazine writing features and news stories before joining the digital team. Lorna loves the great British countryside and likes to spend her spare time out and about in her home of Nottinghamshire walking her dog, Pippin.

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