There’s something about that delightful fizz when we pour it into the glass and bring it to our lips. It’s the sparkle in the sparkling water – the same effervescent sensation we enjoy from soda pop, only so much healthier for us sans all the sugar and calories.
But the high price of purchasing sparkling water daily can be much more difficult to swallow. Maybe you’re addicted to the bubbly sensation of soda pop, but know you should eliminate it from your diet or at least cut back. Did you know you can create that fizzy sensation in your own drinking water with a sparkling water maker for just pennies per gallon? It’s easy to do, and you can have all the bubbles you enjoy right at the tip of your tongue. You can even add natural flavors and concoct your own creations, or put some fizz in other beverages, too.
Take a look at these sparkling water makers that are certain to add some zing to your daily regimen.
Reduces waste
Sparkling water is good for you, with no calories and no sweeteners. Just fill your bottle with water, insert it into the sparkling water maker, and press the button down for 1 to 5 seconds (the longer the fizzier). Comes with three one-liter BPA-free reusable carbonating bottles, two 60-liter Co2 cylinders, and two 40 ml “bubly drops,” which are all-natural flavorings to liven up your beverage and contain no sweeteners or artificial additives. Powered by the Co2 cylinder, it’s energy-efficient, and each cylinder can carbonate up to 60 liters of water (that’s almost 16 gallons of water each!).
Feel-good fizziness
The first thing that struck us about the OTE sparkling water maker is the all-in-one design. Unlike the competing models we reviewed, the carbonation cartridge is contained within the bottle itself, so there’s no need to find room on the kitchen counter for one of those other bulky chargers. This design is also why it gets our vote for best portable sparkling water maker. Slip it into a beach bag and be on your way. The next most noticeable feature is the fizziness itself – you’ll feel like you’ve just sipped Willy Wonka’s Fizzy Lifting Drink. I’ll be the first to gush that the reason I love sparking water as a soda replacement in the first place is the bubbles. OTE’s product is easily the fizziest – is that a word? It should be! – of all. The carbonation cartridges included are 99.99 percent food-grade CO2, so drink it down without any guilt. It’s easy to use because no power source is necessary. Just fill the container with water, insert the carbonation cartridge, and twist. Any excess carbonation will automatically be released. Add in any flavors – I like it just as-is – afterward when you pour the water into another glass.
Fully recyclable
This stainless steel model looks sleek in any kitchen or office. The Aarke boasts a precision nozzle made of a single piece of stainless steel, the newest design in this technology that results in a smooth, controlled spray of carbonation into your water bottle. The bottle itself is engineered with a screw-on feature at the bottom for increased durability. Simply screw the bottle onto the machine until tight, and hold the handle down to carbonate. Fizzes your water in just a few seconds. Separate the metal and plastic parts of the bottle at the end of their lifetime to recycle the materials. Fun fact: “Aarke” means “every day” in the Southern Sami language of northern Sweden, named for a company whose goal was to produce premium household products that you will use and enjoy in everyday life.
Get creative
Carbonate any beverage in your fridge with the DrinkMate. Uses proprietary fizz infuser technology. Add some sparkle to your favorite cocktails or mocktails with this DrinkMate model. Pour it into the BPA-free Quick Connect Bottle, push the button, release the pressure when carbonated, and enjoy your reinvigorated beverage. Great for parties or gatherings. Also works with juices, teas, or even wine. Comes with a one-liter reusable carbonating bottle and patented fizz infuser. (Co2 cylinder purchased separately.) Two buttons allow for better control of the release of Co2, and the smaller size takes up less counter space than other models.
Plant a tree
This lovely bronze soda maker adds a sophisticated look to modern or traditional kitchens. Includes a lifetime membership to their community of beverage creator gurus and access to hundreds of healthful, fruity recipes continually updated online. You’ll never run out of new ways to enjoy this appliance with Twenty39. The premium carbonation machine uses an air charge two-stage pressure release valve to infuse directly into your bottle with no loss of fizz. You’ve seen those elegant fruit-infused waters we love to look at and enjoy at the spa or gracing the lobby of a swanky hotel. This carbonator is designed with an extra-wide mouth so you can add your favorite fruit pieces to the water before transforming it into a sparkling beverage of your own. A nice extra: Twenty39 has partnered with One Tree Planted, so for every bottle sold, a tree will be planted somewhere in the world. Make mine a double.
Unlimited mixology potential
Enjoy healthy fizzy beverages from the comfort of your home with this FIZZpod soda maker. It also makes a great gift idea. Who wouldn’t enjoy one of these? The FIZZpod boasts they’re the easiest sparkling beverage maker on the planet. Be it juices, mixes, concentrates, oils, liquors, fruits, vegetables, herbs, teas, coffees, the FIZZPod will get them sparkling. You can even add ice. Kids, teens, and adults will all love experimenting with this infuser. It might even help everyone in the household drink more water, just because it got a lot more interesting. Comes with three plastic (PET) bottles and caps in a contemporary silver design, fizz infuser, and a manual to get you off and running with your favorite new hobby: mixology.
