SodaStream E-Duo Sparkling Water Maker (Black) with CO2, Carbonating Bottle and Glass Bottle

I am sure I am not the only one who thinks that fizzy water tastes better from a glass bottle. This unit works very well and is easier to operate than any other. Glass bottles are great (you can order more)

I prefer bubbly water to flat in general. In the past Soda Streams didn't give great results so when a friend recommended I give a try to a newer model I was a little skeptical. I figured I could always return it if I didn't feel I was getting results. So far, I am loving this! I typically make mine with "level 2" carbonation and since I consume the whole carafe within a few hours I don't know how that would hold up in longer term storage. It is really simple to use and does not give water any sort of bitterness from the carbonation. Water quality makes a huge difference. The more pure the water, the better tasting the results. Even tap water carbonates though. I do find that the colder the water, the better the carbonation. So far I have only used the glass carafe, and I mix flavoring in by the glass not by the carafe full so it stays clean at the seals. If I run into issues I will come back to update but after a couple months of use things are going great.

I was skeptical about this but it really is a much better solution than buying your own soda. You can make the 1L or so container in about 30 seconds, and it's a solid cost savings, especially in cities where a 2L bottle of soda is easily $3.49 or more. I got a diet caffeine free syrup on Amazon and had that shipped, and also got a sugar-free cherry syrup. It's a solid replacement for my Cherry Coke Zero habit which was both expensive and hard to fill since many grocery stores don't carry 2L bottle of that. Plus, that has caffeine, so being able to make a soda that's exactly what I want is great, and doesn't keep me up all night if I have a glass around dinner time. I've been using it for weeks and I'm still on my first bottle of carbonation. If you are even a mildly frequent soda drinker, take the plunge. It's very much worth it. You get to be sort of your own barista to get soda exactly as you like it, which is nice. Only mild issue is that a rear tab on the back fell off while pulling it out of the box, but it's not really a problem.

Carbonated Water made easy! So easy that I figured it out!

I really like this machine but the most important thing for me is that it comes with a glass bottle!