sodastreamArt Sparkling Water Maker Bundle in Black, with 3-Pack CO2 and Carbonating Bottle

My best purchase was a countertop water filtration system from Amazon that has optional remineralization of the filtered water. (Stokk T1 Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter. I love it.) I keep the pitcher that comes with it filled and in my frig to make sure the water is cold.I have been drinking my electrolytes in canned seltzer water because I like the bubbles and it makes drinking it more enjoyable. Sometimes I would get flavored water, sometimes just plain. I've been purchasing the store brand because it contains 12 cans per case and it's less expensive. Name brands usually have just 8 cans and cost more.Enter SodaStream! Ta Da! It was on sale for Black Friday so I took advantage of it at my sister's suggestion. My filtered remineralized water is clean and delicious and when carbonated, it makes the cleanest and most delicious sparkling water I have ever tasted. This SodaStream is very easy to use. I unpacked it, read the instructions, registered my unit for warranty, set up the system and made my first liter of fizzy deliciousness in under 30 minutes!Let me tell you how economical my purchase will be. A 12 pack of store brand seltzer water is about 4 liters at a cost of about $4.50. At two cans a day, a 12 pack lasts for 6 days and that comes to about fifteen 12 packs (60 liters) for about $67.50 every 90 days.A cannister of SodaStream CO2 makes approximately 60 liters of bubbly water using the recommend 3 pumps of gas. Right now the cost for a two-pack is $68.99. (I like light carbonation so I do one/two pumps.) The 90 day cost for SodaStream should be about $34.50, if my calculations are correct.And as a bonus, I won't be filling the landfills with empty cans. (My city doesn't recycle.) This alone makes me feel good about my purchase.The flavorings are nice but will add to your cost. My electrolytes come in flavored and unflavored varieties so I will usually opt out of adding more flavoring.I really recommend SodaStream. It's fun, economical and good for our environment!UPDATE: I have been using my SodaStream twice a day since the day I got it and the original CO2 cylinder is still going strong. So far, it's lasted more than two months. I can't imagine living without this machine. It helps me keep on track to take my electrolytes on a regular basis. Thanks SodaStream!

Hubby and I like to drink sparkling water, but are concerned with the cost and environmental impact of buying so many, one-time use bottles from the grocery store, even though we always recycle them.We finally decided to try this SodaStream machine. So glad we did!Initial cost is seems high, but the resulting savings is worth it. And, we have fresh, sparkling water any time...we never run out!Easy to use, this SodaStream ART bundle comes with an instruction booklet, one 1-liter water bottle, and three cylinders. Set-up is simple, and no electricity is needed. The side-mounted pump lever is a huge improvement over the top pump button; as you can see in my photos, the device fits nicely on the countertop, beneath the cupboards. (FYI: The distance between my counter and the bottom front edge of the cupboard is exactly 17 inches.)Suggestions:1. Purchase only SodaStream brand water bottles and CO2 cartridges for the best results.2. Check out SodaStream's website (sodastream.com) for their recycle/trade-in program for the cartridges. Much, much less expensive way to purchase replacements. Good for the environment, too.In conclusion, the SodaStream ART machine is a fabulous investment for those who like to drink a lot of sparkling water.

We bought one of these years ago and threw it out. But the sale price was too attractive not to consider it. With Joe Bidens grocery inflation we needed to save money on seltzer water. Our grocery bills are getting unaffordable. This unit is amazing. Follow the directions and you have a powerful seltzer water drink. It even keeps the fizz in the bottle the next day. Including 3 bottles is great. I hand wash. I hate plastic so I don't put in the dishwasher. Nano- and microplastics we are ingesting have unknown consequences. I am not a tree hugger. Just someone who doesn't want to ingest chemicals in plastics. Anyway, I have already starting saving money not buying seltzer at $5.45 a case. This one is a winner.FollowupIf the pressure bubbles don't reach the bottom of the jar, time to replace. But, this item is saving me money

“Let me tell you about this glorious carbonation machine. It’s not just a kitchen gadget—it’s a freakin’ fizz wizard. You throw in any liquid—ANY LIQUID—press a button, and BOOM: instant soda magic. Water? Fizzy. Lemonade? Fizzy. Leftover pickle juice? Hey, live your life—it’s fizzy now too.But let me warn you: don’t, and I mean don’t, try it with milk. I did it. I’m not proud. I thought, ‘What’s the worst that could happen?’ The answer is everything. Milk and carbonation are mortal enemies. Trust me on this one. Learn from my mistakes, friends.Now, for the good stuff. This thing is ridiculously easy to use. I’ve had to battle some appliances in the past, but this? No drama. You fill the bottle, press the button, and you’re suddenly living in a sparkling wonderland. Want a light fizz? Boom. Want bubbles so strong they punch you in the throat? DOUBLE BOOM. This machine doesn’t judge—it just delivers the fizz levels you crave.It’s also a total flavor playground. Add a splash of lime, some berries, or that weird syrup you bought on a whim—whatever you want, and you’re basically a sparkling beverage sommelier now. I’ve turned plain old water into seltzer so delicious, it makes me weep.This thing is a game-changer. It’s fun, it’s delicious, it’s like having a soda factory in your kitchen. If you don’t have one yet, you’re missing out on the fizziest, bubbliest joy of your life. Seriously, get it, and prepare to feel like a carbonation rock star. Fizz on, my friends. Fizz on.”

Works as it says it will. Easy to use. Only wish it held the 'fizz' in the bottle a little longer.