The best blenders for every task

This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.

It might come as a surprise to cocktail fans but blenders can be used for more than just frozen margaritas. They can also be used for healthy living. Shocking, right?

You can make hot soup without a hob, coffee without a coffee maker, and whipped cream without a whisk. That's just a little taster of what a multitasking blender can tackle. Indeed, a blender can expand your meal repertoire tenfold, and without needing multiple kitchen-cluttering machines. It's an all-in-one marvel.

But where to start when actually choosing a blender? Each model has its own selection of features, which means different will suit different blending needs. So unless you’re a blender expert, it can be difficult to know what’s what and which machine i...