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Questions about Soda Streams!
Ok... who has one, and which one do you have? I am looking at the Penguin because of the glass bottles, but it is quite a bit more money than the cheaper models that use BPA free plastic...
Also, DH's work goes through A TON of sparkling waters... he is going to try to get them to switch over to glass bottles of Calistogas instead of the plastic, but I am wondering if this would be ideal for the office? Or would it be too much of a job?
THANK!!!
Re: Questions about Soda Streams!
I too am very interested in reviews. I didnt know these existed until yesterdays post. I go through tons of sparkling water. this would be great for me.
I saw that they come with flavor packs. Do you have to use those or can you use natural fruit juice?
I don't drink soda, but we do drink sparkling water... we have mostly stopped due to plastic bottles... but sometimes it is nice to be a little sparkly!
We have the Genesis, it works great...it's a really simple "machine"; it is really just a button to release the carbonation from the cartridge...not much to it! So I wouldn't spend more on it for that reason.
It would be fine for an office if people don't mind doing it...it is really quick to do but is a couple more steps than opening a bottle (fill bottle w/water, twist it in, press carbonation button 3x, remove bottle).
You can get the flavorings to make flavored seltzer or the syrups for soda. We have a few syrups and I think they taste fine (we use diet cola, Energy-just like red bull, and a diet sprite type)...but we mostly use it for seltzer.
HTH!
ETA: you could probably use fruit juice concentrates.
You add the flavor after you carbonate, so often we drink 1/2 seltzer 1/2 oj spritzers (with or without vodka, haha)
I forgot what the name of my machine is, but it's the cheapest one. I love it! We used it so much we actually ran out of carbonation already! We're saving up to buy a bigger one so it lasts longer. But I really love it and really miss my sodas.
I actually wrote a whole review on it on my blog.
We have had the Fountain Jet for almost two years now. Love it.
P.S. We really only use it to make sparkling water as I am not a fan of sweetened sodas. I do add natural flavor, usually with a shot of syrup or a wedge of lime.