With a great presence in the international market and with more than a century of history, the company SodaStream It also seeks to win over the Spanish consumer with its system to make sparkling water at home. A device that is already successful among many Europeans, such as the Germans, avid consumers of bubble water, but still very unknown in our country.
Although water is not technically the most hydrating drink, it is still the healthiest option to quench thirst and the easiest way to maintain the body’s hydration. Now, as soft drink and pleasant drink for leisure time leaves much to be desired, which is why sparkling water is gaining more and more popularity as a healthy drink for the whole year.
SodaStream is the world’s leading carbonating machine company.
Sodastream, founded in 1903 in England As a company that primarily supplied sparkling water to aristocratic and wealthier families, including the British Royal Family, it merged in 1998 with Soda-Club to relaunch itself as a brand focused on the healthy drinks. Since 2018 he has belonged to the group PepsiCo and today it sells its products in dozens of countries around the world. In Spain they are looking to gain a foothold from 2022.
The company presents its machines as a more sustainable alternative and so that anyone can make their own sparkling water at home, in a very simple way. In addition to accessories such as reusable bottles, SodaStream also has in its catalog sugar free flavors of fruits and varieties such as Zero Tailto recreate the taste of commercial soft drinks in a healthier way, and saving also money.
This possibility of go beyond carbonated water It is the one that has awakened our interest the most in trying one of the brand’s machines. Taking advantage of the recent launch of its latest model, SodaStream Art™, we have put the device to the test at home to see if it really deserves to make a place in our kitchen. We also have it on offer on Amazon for Black Friday at a price of 86.99 euros.
Box contents and specifications
The model Art It is the brand’s most recent model that joins the previous machines, Terra and Duo, clearly seeking to capture the first-time user with these devices. Available in two colors, black and white, it stands out for its more elegant design. modern, elegant and attractivewith more refined lines and without giving the idea of bulky ‘clutter’.
These machines can be purchased separately, in packs or by purchasing separate accessories, but the easiest way is to take advantage of the starter pack basic that includes everything you need to start using the gasifier.
Our box thus included the SodaStream Art itself, a reusable 1 liter bottle and a CO2 cylinder. Additionally, in our case, there were two welcome gifts, an apron and a metal drink stirrer, along with a small instruction manual in Spanish and a card with a recipe for blueberry soda, in English and French.
Technical specifications
Brand | SodaStream |
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model | SodaStream ART |
color | Black |
dimensions | 18.4 x 29.7 x 44.4cm |
weight | 3kg |
Ability | 500 ml and 1 liter |
gasifying capacity | 60 liters |
CABLES OR BATTERIES | No |
Accessories included | Reusable Plastic Bottle CO2 Cylinder Apron Drink Shaker |
warranty | 3 years |
That’s how it works
The company insists that its system is very easy and intuitive, and we have to agree with him. Although we always, always recommend carefully reading the manufacturer’s instructions and instructions for any product, we could have deduced how it works without many clues.
No cables, plugs, batteries or batteries needed
SodaStream gasifiers do not need cables, batteries, batteries, or anything similar. And this is a great plus point that avoids having to clear sockets in the kitchen or raising the electricity bill even more. They can be used anywhere that has a stable surface.
The essential thing is to place the CO2 cylinder, which provides the gas to the water. The bottle comes sealed with a plastic seal -something bloody to remove if you do not have strong nails that protect a plug that must also be separated. Then all you have to do is remove the back panel, lift the pink lever and insert the cylinder, placing the bottom part first.
The cylinder fits perfectly very easily, and, in fact, its design highlights one of the great innovations of this model, the technology that they have named Quick Connect, patent pending. It is very easy to connect, again in a very intuitive way. All that remains is to lower the lever to secure it well, close the panel, and that’s it.
Each cylinder contains enough CO2 to prepare a few 60 liters of soft drink, so we can forget about him for a long time. We now focus our attention on the front part, where we see a mechanism that is equally easy to understand.
The machine has a pressure locking system, a gasifier tube – where the gas will come out – and a support for the compatible bottleswhich are available in 0.5 and 1 liter sizes.
Logically, we will have to fill with water drink the bottle before carbonating it, always up to the marked line. And, this is important, you can only use cold water – it carbonates better – or fresh water as is, never flavored. That can be done later.
With the support that must be tilted forward, as seen in the image above, it is easy to place the bottle without the cap, inserting it into the snap closure, without turning it, pushing slightly up and back. We will see that it is correctly installed if when you release it there is a space between the base of the machine; that is, it remains hanging, in a straight position.
And here comes the easiest and somewhat fun part of everything, creating bubbles. All you have to do is press down firmly on the lever, holding it there for just a moment. one or two seconds. We will see how the gas instantly comes out and the water fills with sparkling bubbles.
The more times we press, the higher the level of gas we will have in the water. It is not about keeping the lever down for a longer period of time, but rather about repeating that short pressure several times. The company suggests applying the gas three times for a normal bubble level; up to five times for an intense level.
With the lever loose in place, you just have to remove the bottle by gently pulling it towards you. It is now ready to drink, refrigerate, flavor or prepare cocktails or soft drinks.
Conclusions
The sparkling water obtained using SodaStream gas is much nicer than most commercial versions that we have tried at home, at least from the point of view of consumers who almost always drink plain tap water. By being able to apply a low level of bubbles, our palate tolerates it better, and It doesn’t have that aftertaste strange that some brands apply to industrial soft drinks.
A great point in its favor is that it is very easy to prepare a healthy homemade soda simply adding natural lemon juice in the proportion that we most like, and it is very delicious also flavored with lime, tangerine, orange or even homemade pomegranate juice, fresh herbs, etc.
The company thus fulfills the idea it sells of encouraging us to drink more water, to stay better hydrated and to reduce the consumption of soft drinks or even commercial soft drinks. It is another of its bets, to contribute to greater sustainability reducing single-use plastics or waste from glass bottles, cans and bottles with commercial plastic caps.
Empty cylinders can be exchanged for a full one paying only the price of gas
And for a machine of this type to catch on, especially in a market yet to be conquered like the Spanish one, the user experience. Here he passes with flying colors; It is a small, compact machine that weighs little, is easy to transport, beautiful and does not require any power source to operate.
Its intuitive, fast and simple use adds more points, along with the large capacity of the compatible CO2 cylinders. Additionally, these cylinders, which can be purchased separately, can be return empty to receive a full one only because of the cost of CO2. Of course, only compatible models of the brand can be used.
SodaStream Art – Carbonated Water Machine, with 1 1 L Reusable Plastic Fuse Bottle and 1 Quick Connect Gas Cylinder, Up to 60L of Sparkling Water, Elegant Design, Easy Use, Black Color
*Some prices may have changed since the last review
In short, the first experience at home with a gasifying machine has been more than satisfactory and we have been pleasantly surprised by how easy and pleasant it is to use. We also see many possibilities with it to prepare cocktails and drinks with and without alcohol, our own soft drinks, homemade sports drinks or lemonades with a touch of bubbles. And it can be a very original gift.
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