Great review. Just wondered how fizzy the seltzer is compared to store bought seltzer? Thanks
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It is fizzy and tends to be smaller bubble which makes it easier to swallow then your average seltzer I have artesian well water and take comfort in knowing the source. Be sure to cure the seltzor and allow it to sit after charging as per the manufacturers instructions. The fizz has tiny bubbles just like a first rate champagne
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About the same amount of carbonation at first. However, the difference is that the last glass of the siphon is just as good as the first. Buy co2 cartridges in bulk.. Saves money
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Well, I never bought store seltzer, but I can tell you that it is "fizzy strong" - just follow the instructions and all will be well. When you are charging it all the gas must go into the siphon and it will be very fizzy... I can't drink a whole cup but just a 1/3 of it... therefore I fill my cup just 1/3 to be able finish it... is that fizzy. And yes, keep it in the fridge, as per the recommendations and it will be fizzy. I hope this helps.
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It's been a couple of years since I used my sodaStream (I found a much more effective, efficacious, and much less expensive way to carbonate liquid) but I do remember that one of the many criticisms of sodaStream, , posted online, was poor carbonation. I also found that to be true in my own experience with that product. I wish you the best of luck with this product.PS; see my other posts on sodaStream for more details. . .
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Haven't tried it yet, but I'm sure fantastic!! I kid you Not the coldest cup or glass I've ever drank out of! Happy cocktails to you!
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I got one in my order. I like being able to adjust the proportion of tonic and sparkling water. Refrigerate after opening. Many times, a grocery ad will show duplicates as an attention getter, so you have to check the printed description to determine the true amount per cost.
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I absolutely love the tonic water. I don't like ginger or beer, so I've never tried it. It is apparently a popular item
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I use these little guys with my ISI soda siphon. I have made about a thousand bottles of seltzer for me and my wife, and we have received consistently satisfactory results. We enjoy bubbly seltzer water every time we use one of these little guys in our ISI soda siphon. We have never had a 'dud' or bad cartridge, or anything like that.The seltzer water we make goes great with vodka.
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We don't have a vons to be able to confirm this, but I note the shipping is "free" and no doubt that is why the price is high for a case. In other glass bottled beverages prices are nearing the same price range. All I can say is you get what you pay for, real sugar, real glass bottles, it tastes so much better, at least to me and other loyalists. And keep your eyes open for the return of Clearly Canadian too! ALso real glass and real sugar!
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Hello Stephen, Here at the Energy Drink Outlet we carry all the flavors. Which one would you like to order? We also offer 16packs of the Starbucks Refreshers.
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I liked the grape flavor a lot better, because the soda was a little more sour. They're both great, but the grape is the one I'd recommend.
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I actually dont have the bottle with me. Ill comment when its here. thanks I love it though except i wouldnt choose the wide mouth again. harder to drink out of.
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There is a "major" taste difference to me. I've tried Coffee-Mate and it cannot compare to the flavor of ID. I've been using ID since they first came out with the different international flavors. I love the Irish Creme and my husband loves French Vanilla. FV recently reduced their price and I quickly jumped on it. I don't know why ID is cheaper than CM but I guarantee the flavor is richer! Try it you will love it.
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I've carbonated all kinds of stuff with mine, no problem. Liquids with sugars tend to get really bubbly rather than fizzy, like when you open a Guiness beer. I've read that the sugars act as condensation points for the CO2, allowing it to come out of solution into large bubbles. You will get better results fizzing water and adding it to your drink. My favorite drink is 20% wine and 80% fizzy water.
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The co2 cartridges are not, that's why people tend to get the 20oz refillable tank. You can buy that on Amazon and get it filled at a spoting goods store like Sports Chalet. It cost $5 and lasts a good while. I drink between 2&3 17 oz bottles a day and I fill the tank every 9 months or so, maybe longer. It depends on how fizzy you want your drinks. When you buy a tank, you need the rope thing. I love it. Hope that helps.
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My daughter has the Penguin model and mine is the Crystal. The Crystal is plastic on the outside and the Penguin in medal. They take the same CO2 cartridge and both have glass bottles and produce the same quality carbonated water. The Penguin is much more expensive and I couldn't see the point in spending the extra money for a slightly higher quality look when the performance is the same.
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Thank you. I have been getting another brand and they changed lime for black cherry and I don't like the BC, but I prefer seltzer to soda water. I will try it.
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I bought other chargers on Amazon, they didn't fit as well, so it wouldn't give the charge of soda. So, I stuck a small piece of paper towel on top of the charger to tighten up the fit, worked fine. I love the charger, it was for our up north cottage, so I didn't have to take bottle seltzer up and the other soda streams didn't fit under our counter (and we had limited space). Good luck
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it isn't terribly loud - I've had a soda stream (well, still have it only its at my vaca home across the country). The only loud part is when you have to release the pressure. You push a button and a 2 second "hiss" occurs which may scare your dog. I bought this item after reading an independent review of all home soda makers; this one was the most impressive. I have two main comments on Mastrad vs. Sodastream: Sodastream is vastly more costly, but Mastrad's Soda has a distinct metallic taste I believe from the gas contained in the metal chargers. I purchsed the MrFizz Seltzer Chargers as they were the least expensive. Perhaps others wouldn't produce that taste? I doubt this would be true as they are all pretty similar. However, the taste hasn't prevented me from drinking it or ordering more. The Mastrad isn't as "easy" to use, theres more steps involved...soda stream does have that process down pretty darn well. What is odd is this Mastrad was reviewed as having the "Best tasting selzter". I know this is a lot more information than you requested, but I figured I'd offer it since I could. Hope this helps.