The SodaStream has become a device I can't live without. I've had my SodaStream for
over six months now. So I'm gonna take you through what it's been like to use
the top features, any issues I've run into, and who I recommend a SodaStream for.
First, let's talk about carbonated water. Now, I became a carbonated water addict a couple of
years ago. I got hooked on LaCroix and other brands like SpinDrift and Waterloo here in the
US. And I became so hooked that carbonated water is my drink of choice for hydration.
I'm basically almost always drinking carbonated water for a few reasons.
One, the bubbles, it just makes it more interesting to drink carbonated water
to me than just flat water. I like that bubble mouth feel plus, it's really easy
to infuse different types of flavors and you can have a lot of fun with it. And you can use
natural flavoring, artificial, whatever floats your boat and three,
if you're trying to get rid of a soda habit, it can be actually pretty useful because carbonated
water creates that same mouth feel that you get when drinking a soda so it can
be beneficial if you're trying to wean yourself off of soda to something healthier like water.
Now as every carbonated water addict likely knows if you've been hooked on brands like Lacroix and
stuff for a while and you're drinking it at home are the cans and bottles that this habit produces.
There is just a lot of recycling involved when you drink carbonated water that is canned or bottled
at home. And sometimes you just wish there was a better way to enjoy carbonated beverages at home.
Enter SodaStream, the at-home carbonator that does just that, you can easily carbonate water
using reusable SodaStream design plastic bottles and can use the flavor drops from a lot of brands,
like Bubly or get a syrup to make soda at home, or make your own flavors by using real fruit like,
I do. I actually bought a Breville citrus juicer and they didn't sponsor this video or anything,
I just found them on the web. So I'll leave a link to that juicier below
in the description as well as here in the video, if you're interested. But I bought a juicer to
make it here to juice limes, lemons and oranges to lightly infuse into my carbonated water.
Now, when you decide you want a SodaStream,
there are a few carbonator options to choose from on their website. The classic Fizzi is
a manual carbonator where you press down on a button at the top and manually carbonate
your water while others like the version I have called the One Touch are electric.
I went with the One Touch because it makes it easy to just be able to press
one button and have my water carbonated at the same level consistently. It has three
buttons at the top, each representing a different level of carbonation.
No matter which machine you end up getting, they all have a SodaStream CO2 canister at the back
of the machine. Typically I get anywhere from two to two and a half weeks per CO2 canister,
and I'm just one person. So, if you have more than one person in your family, or household
using this thing, you're likely to run through the two canisters quicker than I am.
I typically find that I'm ordering two refill canisters about every month. There are two main
ways to replace the CO2 canisters, you can exchange your empty canisters for full ones
at many retail stores here in the US and in other countries as well. Or here in the US at least, you
can also do this through the mail where SodaStream will send you a box through the mail with full
canisters and a return shipping label, so you can reuse the box that the full canisters came with.
Now, when you first get your SodaStream, you're likely going to want to order one or two extra
CO2 canisters, just so when your first one runs out, you're not waiting on something in the mail
to enjoy carbonated beverages. Again, Both spare and exchange canisters can be purchased
on SodaStream’s website. The replacement CO2 canisters cost 14.99 US dollars each
and the spares cost $29.99 US dollars each and can also be found at other retailers as well.
Alright, so that's the SodaStream, the features of it, why I use one and why I carbonated water. Now
let's talk about issues with the SodaStream. Over the past six months that I've used a SodaStream,
I've only had one issue and that was a CO2 canister that was leaking
CO2 and not working properly.
I contacted SodaStream directly, since I purchased it through them,
over email, and they were great and were able to send out a canister right away.
So now, let's talk recommendations. Who do I recommend this product for? I'd recommend a
SodaStream to anyone who likes, or who thinks they'd like making carbonated water at home.
For me, carbonated water is more fun to drink than regular water. It makes me stay hydrated better
and with all the different types of flavors and things you can infuse into it at home.
It's just a really fun experience. Plus with the SodaStream, you have way less recycling to do if
you're switching from canned carbonated beverages to reusable water bottles like I did. Do note that
SodaStream bottles do have an expiration date on them and they'll need to be replaced after
several years just to avoid any structural rupture while the bottle is under pressure.
You can purchase the SodaStream Fizzy Classic on SodaStream's website here in the US and at
other retailers as well. And it comes in several colors. The One Touch electric starts at 116.99
US dollars and comes in both black and white. Leave a comment below if you've got any questions
at all on the SodaStream, We'll try to answer them or if you have experience with SodaStream,
definitely, let us know what your experience has been like down in the comments below.
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