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GrueneSmoothies.com-Team: We love Green Smoothies and fresh juices!

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We love green smoothies. In 2008, being the first website in the german-speaking area, we started writing about green smoothies. With a lot of passion we talk about our own experiences, develop recipes and online courses. Since 2011 we sell blenders & accessories through our store. We are very passionate about green smoothies, therefore "We only offer what we use ourselves and can recommend without reservation"

Svenja

Svenja from gruenesmoothies.com

Svenja creates new smoothie recipes for you, in addition to classic combinations she also develops recipes with more unusual ingredients such as wild herbs, tree blossoms or aromatic tropical fruits. Besides finding the best recipes, her heart beats for photography, her pictures give our website this unique face. Together with Carla, she guides you through our online courses like the Detox Cleanse or the 7-Day Kickstart, where she shares all her knowledge about the Green Smoothie and conscious nutrition. She also takes a lot of time to answer your questions on our website.

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Carla

Carla from gruenesmoothies.com

You are excited about the new blog post, newsletter or Facebook post? Carla probably created it. Our community and content manager is passionate about sharing her knowledge about conscious and healthy nutrition as well as her recipe creations developed with Svenja. Furthermore, Carla and Svenja build a team and guide you through our online courses. Together they developed our Detox Cleanse and the 7-Day Kickstart. Whenever GrüneSmoothies.de is in the media, Carla was the one who set it up. She always has an open ear for bloggers and journalists.

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Markus

Markus from gruenesmoothies.com

Markus is always on the spot when things get tricky. As the managing director of GrüneSmoothies.de, he keeps an eye on everything that is important for our customers. He sets the trends and takes care of the direction GrüneSmoothies.de is going.
He also likes to push technical devices to their limits, preferably blenders and juicers. Therefore, he has the final word in the selection of the devices we recommend.

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Sascha

Sascha from gruenesmoothies.com

Sascha is the heart of our store in Kreuzberg. You have an eye on one of our high-performance blenders, but you're not quite sure which one you should choose? You want to see the Vitamix Pro 750 live? Or you have a special question about the Retap bottle? come see us in our store, Sascha will be happy to give you detailed information about all our products.

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Stefan

Stefan from gruenesmoothies.com

Stefan takes care of all customer concerns - whether by phone, digitally or in our retail store in Kreuzberg. He advises you on all product questions and handles complaints. And of course, Stefan will help you to find the right slow juicer or high speed blender.

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Ines

Ines from gruenesmoothies.com

Ines is the female energy of our customer service next to Sascha and Stefan. If you have questions about one of our juicers or blenders, Ines will be happy to help. She herself prefers to drink freshly squeezed juices - but knows her way around high speed blenders just as well as about slow juicers.

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Kazuo

Kazuo from gruenesmoothies.com

Whether via Google, Bing, Amazon or in our store, Kazuo makes sure you find us and our products.

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Kevin

Kevin from gruenesmoothies.com

Kevin is a web developer and IT manager. And: problem solver. Because if something doesn't work with our site or our webshop, he solves the problem quietly in the background. And of course it's Kevin who makes sure that our site is always technically up to date and that you can navigate on GrueneSmoothies.com without any problems.

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Conrad

Conrad from gruenesmoothies.com

Conrad is our IT manager. Whether reading our smoothie recipes, our TOP 10 Juice recipes for beginners or going through our store. Conrad makes sure that you navigate quickly and securely on our Website.

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100 | Comment(s)

10/10/2024
Nora
Dear Green Smoothies Team,

I have a question about wild herbs. I love my wild herb smoothies, for example, with ground elder, stinging nettle, or dandelion. My question is, can I also keep these wild herbs in a pot in the kitchen or in the apartment?

Best regards and thank you very much for all the great tips,
Nora
10/10/2024
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Nora,

thank you for your question. Wild herbs can be grown on the balcony - for example, chickweed has self-seeded for me. I've been keeping lady's mantle as a balcony plant for years. I can't say whether this also works in the apartment and kitchen - I've never tried it.

Please do let me know if it worked for you.

Warm regards,
Carla
9/16/2024
Ute
Dear Team,

I keep revisiting your website and the various offerings, including recipes, as I find them very well done and informative! Now I am looking to purchase a new juicer (currently using Solostar II) and I am torn between the Sana 707 and the Omega from the current selection. I plan to use the device regularly (at least 2 - 3 times per week), it should be easy (!) to clean, and I want to be able to process all types of vegetables and fruits (but no grasses, etc.). I would also like to juice celery and hard vegetables like carrots. Would one of the two devices mentioned be better suited for this? Or perhaps a completely different one? Thank you in advance, and greetings to Berlin!
9/18/2024
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Ute,

thank you very much for your inquiry. I would recommend the Sana Juicer 707 to you: It is extremely easy to use and clean, and is an all-rounder among slow juicers - suitable for all types of fruits and vegetables. For making celery juice, it even has a special celery juice attachment, which allows you to achieve a much higher juice yield.

Lastly, the Sana 707 is an absolute customer favorite for the reasons mentioned above; for us, it is also a favorite in terms of customer service, as it is extremely reliable and robust in fulfilling its role as a slow juicer :)

Best regards,
Carla
9/16/2024
Alfred Yeboah
Carla,

Thanks for taking the time to thoroughly expound on the differences in usage between Sana 929 and Angel Juicer 8500s. Looks like l have to make room for Sana929 in the future.

Please, l have another question in terms of functionality and optimal output, if l use the additional Soft Fruit Filter that comes with AJ 8500s for soft, water-rich fruits and vegetables such as mealy apples, ripe pears, pineapples, grapes, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc., will AJ 8500s be able to juice functionally and optimally same as compared to the Sana929 or the Sana929 is hands down functionally the best for such produce.

Thanks for your help and looks forward to hearing back from you again.

Alfred.
9/18/2024
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Alfred,

thank you for your comment and your additional question regarding the Angel Juicer 8500S. The coarse screen is specifically designed to juice soft, water-rich ingredients, and it works wonderfully. Best results are, of course, achieved when using it in combination with the optional Angel Juicer - Wooden Tamper with Silicone Ring. With this setup, you can even juice soft fruits and vegetables a touch better with the Angel Juicer than with the Sana 929. The juice yield should be slightly higher, and, most importantly, the taste will stand out with an even richer flavor.

Best regards,
Carla
9/14/2024
Alfred Yeboah
I am writing to ascertain from you for assistance in making informative decision.

My inquiry is between Sana 929 (Food grade stainless steel, Single augur with variable speeds selection) and Angel Juicer 8500s (Surgical grade stainless steel, Twin augur, 82RPM)

Please what is your advice and recommendation?

Hope to hear from you.

Thanks
Alfred
9/16/2024
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hi Alfred,

thank you for your inquiry.

In this comparison between the Angel Juicer 8500S and Sana Ultimate 929, while both are horizontal juicers, they differ significantly in terms of their construction and technology. The Angel Juicer is equipped with dual press rolls, whereas the Sana 929 features a single press roll, a vertically mounted brushless industrial motor with various speed settings, and a juice outlet flap, representing a new generation of horizontal juicers aiming to combine the best of vertical and horizontal juicers.

Choosing between the Sana Ultimate 929 and Angel Juicer 8500S becomes somewhat easier when considering the types of juices you primarily want to make. If your focus is on green juices like celery juice, wheatgrass juice, or juices with high levels of leafy greens, wild or garden herbs, and if you enjoy juicing roots like carrots, parsnips, or beets, or if you like preparing ginger shots, then I would recommend the Angel Juicer as it extracts these ingredients with maximum juice yield and flavor. In my opinion, the Angel Juicer performs exceptionally well with this type of juice.

If you want your slow juicer to be able to handle all varieties of freshly pressed juices, then the Sana 929 would be a better choice. It is capable of juicing soft, water-rich fruits and vegetables such as mealy apples, ripe pears, pineapples, grapes, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. These types of produce can cause blockages when juiced with the Angel Juicer, so you should juice them slowly and ideally in alternation with leafy greens or hard ingredients. Additionally, thanks to its brushless industrial motor, the Sana 929 can juice continuously without time restrictions, which might be beneficial if you plan to make a lot of juice, such as when doing regular juice cleanses or fasts. The Angel Juicer, on the other hand, requires a break after 30 minutes of juicing. The brushless motor of the Sana 929 is also quieter, more energy-efficient, and has no wearing parts.

Moreover, the Sana 929 is much easier to handle compared to the Angel Juicer 8500S. Juicing hard ingredients like root vegetables does not require as much effort as with the Angel Juicer. Most importantly, the cleaning process is simpler and quicker.

If you have any further questions about these two devices, feel free to reach out!

Carla
8/6/2024
J
Hello Gruene Smoothies

I am in the UK and interested in buying the Vitamix 750 Pro.
Does it come supplied with the 2.0 ltr or 1.4 ltr jug?

Also does your price include VAT?
What additional costs/price will I pay once the blender arrives in the
UK?
Is it ok to run the blender with a uk power adaptor?
Thanks.
Regards, J
8/6/2024
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello J,

the Vitamix Pro 750 comes with a 2.0-liter container.

Prices in the shop always include VAT. However, once the product is in the cart and the delivery country is set to the UK, the VAT will be deducted in the cart. Therefore, for a purchase with delivery to the UK, we do not charge VAT.

We cannot say how much import tax and duty is to be paid in the UK. The UK customs authorities will have that information. We only include the invoice so that the customs authorities can calculate the correct fees.

Regarding power supply, a small plug adapter is sufficient for use in the UK.

Best regards,

Carla
2/29/2024
Ralf
I am just starting now, and my question is, can you also make pan-fried vegetables into smoothies, or should it be fresh produce instead?
3/1/2024
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Ralf,
thank you for your question.
Green smoothies consist of fresh leafy greens, fresh fruit, and water.
Of course, you can use a blender to make a puree or even a soup from vegetables, but that would be something completely different.
Here is the link to our Green smoothies recipes for beginners - TOP 10. Perhaps you'd like to try out one or two recipes.

Enjoy,
Carla
1/10/2024
Nora
Hello dear Green Smoothie team,

What can I use for green smoothies in the winter when it comes to leafy greens? In the summer, I mainly used wild herbs from my balcony (I live in the middle of the city), but they have all frozen now. I also like to use chicory and kohlrabi leaves, but they are not currently available. Do you have any tips on which leafy greens I can use well in the winter?

Thank you very much and best regards
1/10/2024
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Nora,

thank you for your comment. In the winter, we like to use endive, locally available greens such as purslane (which has a wonderfully mild taste) and lamb's lettuce, and of course, we also enjoy using kale, black kale, or pointed cabbage.

Best regards,
Carla
10/6/2023
Neema
Hello
Thank you for the informative comparisons you provide for the numerous products you recommend on your website. I would like to pu4chase the 750 Pro series Vitamix blender. Is there an option for the British plug to be installed?

Which shipper is used to consign the goods to Uganda?

Thanking you for your anticipated support
10/6/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Neema,

the power plug of our Vitamix Pro 750 is for the EU (Type F), but you can use the device with an adapter for Uganda (Type G). This should be available at an electronics store.

We ship all packages with DHL from Germany, but unfortunately, we do not have any information about the delivery partners of DHL in Uganda.

Best regards,

Carla
8/11/2023
Sissy
Hello,

I'm looking for a high-quality juicer for vegetables and fruits. It should be very easy to clean and durable. I'm willing to spend a bit more for it. I saw a robot coupe j80 in a hotel restaurant during my vacation, and I thought it was pretty cool. Can you recommend something similar?

Warm regards from the Allgäu region.
Sissy
8/11/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Sissy,

From what I can see, the Robot Coupe J80 is a centrifugal juicer. We specialize in slow juicers and do not offer centrifugal juicers for various reasons, which you can read about here.

As a slow juicer for your requirements, we can recommend the Hurom H320-N or the Sana 707.

The Sana 707 is a bit quicker to clean, while the Hurom H320-N offers a more comfortable juicing process. Both devices are among the most popular, and our customers are thrilled with them even after the purchase.

Best regards,

Carla
5/12/2023
L
Dear Green Smoothies Team!
I was going to ask you one question,
Then I asked myself a second one: why isn't your phone number working?
Now for the first question, can I buy the Omega MM1500 slow juicer in green?
I didn't see an option there, but photos.
5/17/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello,

thank you for your comment. Our customer service is available Mon-Sat from 10-18 on 030 - 44 79 34 23. Of course, it can happen that all employees are in customer meetings. Then it makes sense to leave a message and we will call you back.
Regarding your question: We only offer the Omega Juicers MM1500 in gray.

Kind regards,
Carla
5/5/2023
Ulrike Thoma
oh, that's very nice, thank you!
best regards and a nice weekend
ulrike
5/5/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Thank you!
5/3/2023
Ulrike Thoma
Hello, to Berlin!
Just placed an order (celery cap, coarse screen) for the Sana 707 to you. And I have a question or a request: is it possible to buy a German or English manual for the Sahna 707 from you? Or maybe you can send it as a PDF? That would be very helpful. And I wanted to know what you think about freezing the celery juice. I can't always juice fresh every morning, so I figured I'd freeze for four days in advance and get it out right before. And yes, I already know it's best fresh. But is not always compatible with everyday life.
Thank you very much. Best regards and a wonderful May day, Ulrike Thoma.
12/27/2023
Corina
Hello Mrs. Thoma,
I just read your post. I freeze my celery juice in small 200 ml bottles with screw caps. It works perfectly fine. Fill it up to about 4 cm below the rim. When freezing, the juice expands and otherwise it would burst the lid.
Kind regards,
Corina Baumbach
5/5/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Ulrike,

unfortunately we could not process your request in time before your order was shipped. However, we will send you a German manual for the Sana 707 by mail at our expense!

As far as freezing the celery juice is concerned, we unfortunately have no experience. Since fresh preparation is out of the question for you, just try it! :-)

Have a nice weekend!

Carla
4/15/2023
Katja
Hello all,
Can I actually prepare the green smoothies already for 2 days or will the vitamins be lost then?
Kind regards and thank you
Katja
4/17/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Katja,

thank you for your question. We recommend keeping green smoothies well refrigerated for no more than 24 hours. Not only do they lose nutrients, but they also lose flavor. The fresher you enjoy them, the better.
Kind regards,
Carla
10/8/2022
Anonym
Hello dear team,

i wanted to thank you for giving me an upgrade, on my tamper (with temperature gauge) for my blender-very kind!

Thank you very much!

Kind regards
Neda Azim-Zadeh
9/5/2022
Natalie Bayer
Great product and extremely fast, friendly and helpful customer service! You guys are top!
9/5/2022
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Natalie,

thank you for the nice customer feedback from you.
We are pleased that everything went so well with your order.

Best regards,
Carla
8/31/2022
Dagmar Popp
Hello dear ones,
do you actually have books of your recipes?
That would make me very happy
Warmest regards
Dagmar Popp
9/5/2022
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Dagmar,

thank you very much for your inquiry. Unfortunately, there are no recipe books from us yet.

Have a great day!
Carla
7/19/2022
Claudia Röner
Hello all,
i would like to have the recipe for the Detox cleanse.
Thank you in advance and kind regards

Claudia Röner
7/19/2022
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Claudia,

You can simply sign up for the Detox cleanse and then you will receive the recipes daily by mail: Detox Cleanse

Best regards

Carla
5/24/2022
Ursel l.
Hooray, the new blender jug for my Vitamix E310 has just arrived. It was a complaint because the container was no longer tight. Thank you for such a quick turnaround, and the blending pleasure can now continue. What a great
Service
5/25/2022
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Ursel,

thank you for your comment and feedback! Have fun with your new mixing bowl!
Kind regards,
Carla
2/12/2022
Renate
I have been satisfied with my Vitamix Creation 2.0 since 2018, it's a fantastic device! Recently, I had an issue with black, greasy liquid between the motor base and the container, and I was worried that it might be the motor base itself. A phone conversation with Loris clarified the issue, and it turned out to be the container. Within days, I received a new container free of charge, and everything is working perfectly now. Many thanks for the impeccable service!
2/14/2022
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Renate,

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. Wishing you continued enjoyment with your Vitamix Creations.

Warm regards,
Carla
5/2/2021
Claudia
We ordered the Bianco di Puro Primo + blender and also the UNO container. The blender looks great and works wonderfully. We only had an issue with the UNO container, as the block where the blades sit was not properly seated in the container. There was a slight gap, causing pesto and smoothie residues to leak through. GrüneSmoothies team handled it efficiently and amazingly. We received a new "blade block" in a short time, screwed it in, no more gap - all good. Thanks for the prompt and uncomplicated handling!
5/3/2021
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Claudia,

thank you for your comment. We are pleased to hear that your shopping experience with us went smoothly and to your satisfaction - just as it should be!

Best regards,
Carla
3/18/2021
Bianca Witte
Hello everyone,
I have been experimenting and searching for delicious smoothie recipes for a few days now, and I came across your website. I have already subscribed to your newsletter :-)
Now my question: They say that vitamins are best absorbed in combination with fat. Should I add some oil to my vegetable-based smoothies?
Best regards and thanks for the great ideas.
10/23/2020
Jennifer Haack
Hello!
I'd like to start making smoothies. My biggest challenge with that is that I am fructose intolerant.
10/26/2020
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Jennifer,

You could also enjoy green smoothies in a savory way—meaning, instead of sweet fruits, combine leafy greens with vegetable fruits like zucchini, tomatoes, and cucumbers. However, it might become a bit monotonous without fruits over time. How about trying freshly pressed juices instead? Often, just a quarter of an apple and maybe a bit of lemon is enough to make an almost pure green juice quite enjoyable. Of course, you can also make juices completely without any fruit—like celery juice, for example.

Just give it a try!

Best regards,
Carla
1/30/2020
Johannes
Hello everyone,

I would like to order a Sana drum seal. I can't find any option to buy it on the website. According to the notification, it is in stock and available for delivery, but where is the purchase button?

I kindly ask for assistance.

Warm regards,
Johannes
9/2/2019
Laura Rieks
Hello dears,

I have had a wonderful Vitamix for quite some time now and I loooove it. However, I'm puzzled: I bought it mainly to try green smoothies and incorporate them as a healthy staple in my diet. Unfortunately, I've been experiencing enamel problems after regularly drinking green smoothies. Have any of you ever experienced this? My teeth feel really unpleasantly dull and strangely weird. It's so uncomfortable that I end up stopping drinking them every time. Do you have any suggestions or tips and tricks? Maybe it was the wrong fruits, too acidic overall? Do you have any advice for me? Regards, Laura
6/26/2019
Nicole
Hello dear GreenSmoothie.com team!
On my search for a high-speed blender, I came across your website and find it really informative – especially the recipes and tips & tricks are very helpful.
Now I have narrowed down my favourites, but I still can't really decide between them, and hope that you might be able to help me out. I have to choose between: Bianco Panda, Volto N and Puro S (theoretically, you could also add the Puro Originale, but I like the manual operability of the first 3 better), and possibly the Patto Pro.
About the field of application: The blender would be used by 1 to max. 2 people - mainly for green smoothies, which can also contain a few wild herbs depending on our mood. Nicecream or sorbet from frozen fruits should also be possible at a quantity of ~300-500ml, just as crushed ice to produce.
Although it won't necessarily be the main use now, it would be nice to be able to make hummus, nut mush, smaller amounts of pesto, dips & sauces, dried fruit "dough" for energy balls without the blender having to struggle. In emergency times, it should also be able to grind some flour. Making soups could play a role in the future, but is not relevant for the final purchase decision.
Is one of the blenders better suited for the planned task – Would be really grateful if you could help me with my decision.
Mfg Nicole
6/27/2019
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Nicole,

thank you for your message and the positive feedback!

No matter which Bianco blender you choose, the Uno container will be necessary if ice cream portions under 500 ml should also be possible. The Uno container also is perfectly suitable for smaller amounts of pesto, dips, sauces, etc. It also makes sense to have one main container that is optimized specifically for smoothies, so Square or Cube. That leaves only the Volto N and Patto Pro of the models mentioned. This is only a matter of taste or a question of budget, since the brushless motor of the Patto Pro is much less different from the carbon brush motors in practice than we would have expected.

With "dry fruit doughs" for energy balls and also nut puree, it should be clear to you that a high-speed blender (regardless of which one) is not optimally made for these preparations. The overheating protection often goes on during such preparations, it smells burnt, and the blender has to cool down before it can start again. The device protects itself, but time and leisure should be planned accordingly…

Best regards,

Carla