Thermomix: the hype over a kitchen appliance | Made in Germany

Tradition-oriented amateur chefs are giving it a miss. And yet customers are flocking to the Thermomix. Interest has been on the rise ever since the Wuppertal-based company Vorwerk digitized the kitchen tool. For more go www.dw.com/en/t...

[@rabit818]

For that money, recipes should be free to download .

[@mrs.ho-tsencooper-thornchu5689]

agree with you

[@paulohabsburg4921]

it is ridiculous expensive

[@jameswhelan1066]

Why is a publicly funded broadcaster running an infomercial?

[@izzatj9357]

It's like a cook book + scale + mixer

[@Cryo837]

My concern (Aerospace Quality Control engineer) with the "it does everything" approach is that the more functionality you put into a hardware device, the more you increase the potential of HW component failure. This is just the way it goes with non-chip based hardware in general. Remember the all-in-one stereo/radio/record player/TV consoles in the 60's? Well nobody else does either. That is because if one of these goes out the whole thing needs repair. In the 70's the idea of the component stereo systems (record player, radio receiver/tuner, amplifier, and speakers) became popular. And the TV became completely standalone with all components cabled together thru RCA jacks. This is a trend that reduced centralization of HW and reduced impacts of failure of individual components on the whole system. Most makers of Aerospace HW keep data bases of component MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) as it is tied to reliability and future contracts. This is specially true with high current/high heat discrete components as they endure more inherent environmental stress. For "throw away" consumer goods there is less incentive for keeping such data and even providing repair services/parts. So when buying an expensive "does everything" kitchen gadget, one must factor in cost vs risk of failure. The more something does, the more it is likely for some part of it to fail. So what is my point? This thing is EXPENSIVE!!! So you really have to weigh the delta functionality this brings to your kitchen vs cheaper alternatives and the cooking options you already have. That being said, if this device comes with say, a 5 or 10 year warranty, then that would go a long ways in covering the increased HW failure risk for such an expensive device. And are the components made of unsafe materials (plastic, aluminum, etc.)?

[@slchang01]

Agreed...in the US, if this thing fail outside of the warranty period, you'd have to ship it back to Europe to get it fixed...People often buy this on impulse in a party like environment (remember Tupperware party?) without thinking the overall expenses of owning the product. We did not know about this product till recently when a friend got it and praised it for saving cooking time, etc...Heck, if this is the only one kitchen gadget you need (as advertised, does it all), then my dinner won't be ready in a couple of hours as I need to wait something done by this before starting the next dish...And fortunately, we already have quite a few task specific gadgets so multitasking is the norm and dinner meal is ready within an hour, with a rice cooker, a wok for stir fry (can you do it with Thermomix?), bread making machine(if so desired to serve bread), etc...

[@bruceliu812]

This is a very reliable and high quality product, don’t understand why people do not like it. You cannot judge it until you have it, it is truly amazing.

[@williamterrance8920]

Spoken like someone who has 1) the level of privilege to throw away more than a month's rent on an appliance 2) hasn't been burned by 'reliable and high quality' products 3) is probably paid by Vorwerk.

[@cancerjune2773]

I love this product esp. for mixing cake so convenient to use / you don’t need to use a lot of utensils to measure you just go direct the machine will tell the measurement

[@lictus69]

So if are you cooking a simple family meal for 5.... Say meat and 3 veg am I right in saying that it can't cook the meat and if you did mashed potatoes in it you couldn't cook anything else until you cleaned it but by the time you did that the mash potatoes would be cold....? Is it useful for anything else besides cskes/cookies, soups, pastas and slow cooked food..?

[@stacyhackney6100]

I'm definitely no expert but from the numerous videos I've watched about this product, it multitasks using various attachments. It easily prepares two to three courses simultaneously. As the cook learns more of it's capabilities, she or he can figure out more ways to work with it.

[@jamesd.salehi4752]

Why aren't these for sale on Amazon - why the strange sales model?

[@sunnyjim98]

Because it is an MLM. The "sales rep" is selling units and getting a percentage of each sale and filtering profits upwards. She can also recruit other sales rep to work under her. The home demonstration model is designed to put pressure on the potential customer. Many people would be uncomfortable with having someone spend around 2 hours in their house cooking them food, only to have that person leave without a sale.

[@toriasummers2670]

according to my local advisor, she says it is a direct marketing company rather than MLM but you believe what you believe - I am still very much on the fence whether to get this machine or not - I have far too many splinters!

[@miskokuburovic1950]

Kako mogu da porucim

[@johnrejo]

Hoy lo probe... Y es super facil de usar y de verdad queda bien la comixa... Espectacular..!!

[@prebuiltdownline]

Yes looks great! I like it. Also just so you know our downline builder works with Vorwerk. We will do the recruiting for you. ttys

[@anishcavandegiessen1008]

I absolutely love my "kitchen robot"

[@stacyhackney6100]

I'd like one, for sure.

[@Thedownliner2015]

Not really an option for making a meal for a family unit. Probably better for the bachelor who has enough money to buy one of course :P

[@takoreamexicangrill]

Buy one, then you talk....

[@vickykoen]

Broccoli salad looked good. :)

[@chetelodicofare]

Thank you for making this

[@chetelodicofare]

Video that is

[@zhoujing32]

bad quality ,i used 1.5 month ,then panel crack ,China service very bad ....Shanghai Service center...bought on 8th of April ,crack on 20th of May 2020.

[@andykeri8370]

Great US accent ,switched to a with a British dialect. Just to promote a German made product. The people look Swedish. Do not get confused.

[@pablomax3045]

no.. they looks like typical Germans. Swedes looks totally different. The voice is depending on who they have to make the translation. I agree that it reads like commercial.

[@takoreamexicangrill]

What an idiotic comment, you always do the same?

[@toriasummers2670]

@@pablomax3045 terrible video - completely cringeworthy

[@jasperedwards3341]

its for toffs my freind bought one for 300 euro me not i got a remoska

[@paulohabsburg4921]

First judging by the cost and size it is not worth at all. This is too big for most kitchens. It wont fit under your top cabinet. Second value X time X work = not worth. Too expensive to save small portion of your time and work. Any product that needs a lot of demonstration means it cannot be sold just by the packaging. Do not waste your money because you will use a couple of times and that's it. Also it is not cleaning save time. You have to do a lot of cleaning with this product. I have a new stove & oven that can save me time and money and it is the same price as this machine.

[@h4rr7_c]

@무지개Minseo This guy has never used one and is just plainly hating on the device, he also copied and pasted the same comment on multiple thermomix videos just to spread negativity. I've seen my friend have one and it litterally can make anything, it can fit on a counter or anyway you need to this guy has no idea what he is talking about so next time get advice from somewhere who has experienced and used this device next time.

[@zestu82]

@The Force I have one and totally agree with @PauloHabsburg, it’s not worth it, the product is too much hassle and you still have to use your other kitchen appliances eg. Oven or frying pan, so what’s the point for that kind of money.

[@h4rr7_c]

@@zestu82 I guess it relies on personal preference and if that is how you feel there is no point for me to persuade you.

[@nachannachle2706]

Overhyped garbage. I'm baffled by the number of people who think they are chefs just because they can follow instructions like robots. 🙄

[@stevofoo]

Will you invite Gordon Ramsey to review this machine? I bet Gordon will put this thing straight in the bin...

[@pauladams9472]

Steve Fu Gordon Ramsey ( has them in he’s kitchens lol

[@toriasummers2670]

I think you’ll find that TV chefs and like use them for different reasons than your average household - I think they make them to help with sauces, grinding herbs and spices etc

[@jc9552]

What a waste of money. Nothing wrong with good old fashion cooking on a stove in my opinion. I would never spend that much money on an appliance. It probably cost less than 100€ to make, in China. Rip off.

[@betiaurrera1]

can't afford one, mate?

[@cherryblossom6702]

its not made in China. These are made in Germany and France. The video says this. The product is expensive because its manufactured in europe.

[@jasperedwards3341]

but toffs are lazy bastards they sit at home withv a robo mower

[@nikosvithoulkas180]

It saves time and time is money especially in a restaurant kitchen. Nothing wrong with technology if it solves day to day problems. I agree that is quite expensive for the average house. But they have to make a profit dont they?

[@HotVoodooWitch]

Not according to some people.