Product Description
Timeless looks and powerful performance combine in one sleek machine. The Oster Beehive Blender has a classic toggle switch which controls two speeds and a whopping 600 watts of power. It’s got every blending possibility covered, from frozen drinks to dips, sauces to smoothies, and soup to nuts. The 6-cup glass jar has been Thermal Shock tested so you can pull it out of a steamy dishwasher and safely make a frosty cold beverage right away. The stainless steel “ice crusher” blade does just that so you get smooth frozen drinks every time. The Oster Beehive Blender is made in North America and backed by the superior quality of All Metal Drive. Because the two pieces that connect are metal (instead of plastic), you get a more durable and longer-lasting blender that will function flawlessly, party after party, year after year. Has a 1-year warranty.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #5602 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: 6 Cup
- Color: Stainless Steel
- Brand: Oster
- Model: BPCT02-BA0-000
- Dimensions: 13.80" h x8.50" w x10.40" l,
Features
- 2-speed toggle with 600 watts of ice crushing power
- 6-Cup dishwasher-safe glass jar is Thermal Shock tested to withstand extreme temperature changes
- Stainless steel Ice Crusher blade for perfectly crushed ice every time
- Oster All Metal Drive for lasting durability; durable Die-cast construction
- Removable filler cap for easy and convenient filling and measuring
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
72 of 73 people found the following review helpful.
By Jack A. Loganbill
I make and drink two 40 ounce raw green veggie-fruit smoothies each and every day (as posted on Youtube). We own a $400 Blendtec, and it does a wonderful job, replacing our previous generation VitaMix which only did a so-so job. The 600 watt, 6-cup Oster Beehive blender produces the same quality of smoothie as our Blendtec, in the same amount of time, and for only $60!!! Unbelievable!!!
If you are looking for an affordable smoothie-drink maker, I wholeheartedly recommend this Oster. It blends the ice, frozen fruit, veggies, and greens as well or better as our $400 unit. No issue with lack of power, burning motors, etc.
Other Oster Beehive benefits...you can purchase genuine replacement/additional containers in glass or stainless steel for $20 and plastic containers of all sizes for less than $10. Note that Vitamix and Blendtec containers run $150! And since the Oster blade and seal are easily removed and replaced, using, cleaning and maintaining the Oster is 100 times easier than its much more expensive counterparts. And though heavy, the glass container is just too cool. Over time, the plastic Blendtec and Vitamix containers show their age...not so with the Oster.
Regarding noise level. The Oster is no louder than our two high priced units.
Our Blendtec has the great preset feature. Press the smoothie button and it produces a perfect smoothie. The Oster has one switch, on, off, and pulse. For my smoothies I pulse a couple of times, then let it run for a minute or so. Perfect everytime!
Bottom line... Wish I would have tried the Oster prior to purchasing the higher priced units. I would have saved a ton of money. Oh, and the Oster looks retro cool!
Note that I purchased the Oster from Amazon, delivered free in four days! Cannot beat the Amazon price and service.
Update 9/20/2012: I continue to use the Oster to make two smoothies each day and it is working perfectly. I found that the order you place the ingredients in the container makes a difference. I found this sequence works best: 1: Liquid, 2: Protein Powder (if used), 3: Leafy greens, 4: Fruit/Solid Veggies, 5: Frozen fruit and Ice. I place items 1-3 into the container and run for 10-20 seconds. While blender is running, I chop up the "4" item(s), then I place place items 4 & 5 in container and blend for a minute or so. Works perfectly every time.
Update: January 2013
I continue to use this blender every day for my smoothies. I had to sharpen the blades this past week as they just were not cutting it (pun intended). Easy to do if you have a small sharpening stone. If not, a new set with ring nut and seal will set you back a whopping $5. Anyway, the blender keeps ticking and does a great job with my greens, ice, apple, carrot, frozen berry, protein powder smoothie. I now use a different sequence: water, ice, frozen berries, leafy greens, protein powder (pulse a couple of times), apples, carrots (blend). Works great! Still a very happy Oster and Amazon customer.
Update: July 2013
I continue to use this blender every day. The wife is also using it. Continues to work great!!!
80 of 83 people found the following review helpful.
By Mr. Leverage
I just picked this up at the store the other day, and thought I'd write a review because it has some big pros and cons. As for the pros, this thing does actually work...really well. I used to have a Kitchenaid blender for about triple what I paid for this Oster, and it left chunks in my fruit smoothies no matter how much I blended. It also leaked a bit. The Oster blends frozen fruit and berries to a smooth consistency without ANY chunks whatsoever. I was kinda amazed because I figured if my expensive blender left chunks, then that was the norm for all blenders. So I'm very happy that it does the job very well. However, it does have a couple downfalls. There is only one speed, a pulse, and the off setting. This doesn't bother me too much though, because as long as it blends my smoothies smooth, then I'm happy no matter what the speed is. This blender's big downfall is its noise: this thing is louder than hell. It's about as loud as a gas powered leaf blower. It actually hurts my ears, and I'm seriously considering wearing earplugs to make morning smoothies. The loudness isn't the whole issue either. It has this high-pitched whine that just really irritates my ears. I guess that's why they called it the Beehive Blender...
In conclusion, it's a good blender because it actually does what it's supposed to do. However, BE WARNED: it is VERY LOUD!!! It will wake your entire house up!
UPDATE: 04/24/2013...2.5 years later!
I still love this blender. I know I probably sound like I work for this company, but seriously, I haven't had a single problem with it yet. Five days a week, I make a morning smoothie with frozen berries and fruits. So it gets quite a bit of use. It still blends everything down to a smooth consistency, however, I noticed it takes a tiny bit longer...probably because the blades are dulled a bit (which I'm sure I can just sharpen them back up). Plus, it has never leaked even once. So overall, I HIGHLY recommend it. Who would think that a $60 blender would last 2.5 years? I guess when things work as they should you kinda take them for granted.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
By K. Wood
I have been using this blender almost daily for 30 days and I chose to write a review that was fair and written by someone who knows how to use an inexpensive blender, because there is a method to it.
I make 1-2 smoothies daily. Here is the secret: Liquids and yogurt in the bottom, icy stuff in the middle, veggies and fruit on top. I make it 1 or 2 8-12 oz servings, not more than that. Make sure nothing is packed.
It's very loud and does wake people up in the house, which, for my home, they should all be up anyway. It did initially have a funny gear smell, but that lasted just one or two times and then went away. Very normal.
I have a perfect green smoothie every morning for breakfast with no chunks. It is a beautiful and sheer morning pleasure. The beehive means business once it gets rockin which is never any trouble at all. Sometimes I have to adjust it a bit so it pulls down the top ingredients, but I simply use a spoon to kind of push them gently toward the blades and restart. I never overblend. I count 10-12 seconds once it has everything blending.
I wash it by hand because I don't want it exposed to the heat of the dishwasher. I'm ginger, I'm kind to it. I never try to blend strawberry rocks in it. If you use strawberries or other frozen fruit, slightly defrost. I'd do that with any blender.
My Green Smoothie recipe, in order from bottom to top:
1 4 oz cup of peach yogurt
1 cup crushed ice
1/2 cup OJ
A generous hand-full of spinach
1/2 apple, cut into pieces
1/2 banana
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon chia seeds
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