Blend Blaster Vortex Blender Basket for Vitamix 5200 & Classic Jars — Produce Washer & Cold-Brew Maker

Blend Blaster is a vortex-action blender basket that fits inside compatible Vitamix jars to wash produce, make fast cold brew, chill drinks, strain ice, defrost meat, warm bottles and replace multiple single-use kitchen tools.

Turn your existing Vitamix container into a multi-function kitchen tool without buying a separate machine. The Blend Blaster basket uses your blender's vortex to clean fruits and vegetables deeply, extract cold-brew concentrate quickly, and strain or heat ingredients — all by dropping the basket into the jar and running short blending cycles. Constructed from durable, BPA-/BPS-free Eastman Tritan, it’s made to nest inside classic Vitamix jars and stand up to daily use.

How does the Blend Blaster clean produce faster than rinsing in a sink?

The basket's vortex action agitates water and creates gentle friction around fruits and vegetables, dislodging dirt, wax and handling residues more effectively than a simple bowl rinse. You get a full basket cleaned in about 30–60 seconds, which reduces prep time and avoids scrubbing.

• Uses blender vortex to loosen grime and residues quickly
• Cleans a full basket of produce in under a minute
• No separate colander or scrubbing required
• Fits inside compatible Vitamix jars to save counter space

Can I really make cold brew in minutes instead of steeping overnight?

Yes — the Blend Blaster accelerates extraction by circulating water through grounds under vortex motion, producing a smooth concentrate far faster than passive steeping. Typical batches (up to 48oz) can be extracted in roughly 10–30 minutes depending on grind size and blender speed.

• Fast vortex extraction for cold-brew concentrate
• Produces larger batches without a separate maker or French press
• Adjust steep time and grind for flavor preference
• Strains grounds inside the basket for easy cleanup

What other kitchen tasks does this blender basket replace?

Blend Blaster is designed as a 9-in-1 accessory: it functions as a produce washer, strainer, cold brew maker, ice strainer, drink chiller, meat defroster, baby bottle warmer and more. It keeps these tasks consolidated inside your blender jar, reducing clutter and the need for single-purpose appliances.

• Ice and drink chilling using vortex circulation
• Straining smoothies, nut milks or cold-brew grounds
• Gentle defrosting and warming applications using warm water and low-speed vortex
• Storage inside the blender jar when not in use to save space

Is the Blend Blaster durable and easy to care for?

Made from commercial-grade Eastman Tritan that’s BPA/BPS-free, the basket is dishwasher-safe and built for repeated daily use. It comes with a lifetime replacement guarantee, and there’s no complicated assembly — drop it into your compatible jar, add water or ingredients, and use your Vitamix's vortex.

• Food-safe Eastman Tritan construction
• Dishwasher-safe for simple cleanup
• Lifetime replacement warranty for long-term reliability
• No tools or assembly required — ready to use out of the box

Who is this for? The Blend Blaster is ideal for people who already own a compatible Vitamix and want to expand its capabilities without buying another appliance. It's aimed at busy home cooks, small-space dwellers, coffee enthusiasts who want faster cold brew, parents who need quick bottle-warming options, and anyone who wants to streamline prep and storage by replacing multiple single-use tools with one durable, jar-stored accessory. Before ordering, confirm your Vitamix model against the compatibility chart to ensure a proper fit.