If you’re tired of the all-or-nothing performance of the average stick blender, meet the Total Control. It’s equipped with Smart Response Technology, which builds up speed gradually so blitzing food comes without the usual jerks and splatters.

Simply choose one of its eight speeds, squeeze the control button and let the blades do their work, which slow down steadily once you release it. More power comes in the form of a Turbo button while a host of accessories make pureeing, blending, chopping, crushing ice, whisking and mashing easy, plus there are storage lids for both containers.