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Summertime = increased beverage consumption! Increased beverage consumption = MORE money spent on drinks. With the SodaStream we were quick to find out that it doesn't have to be that way. The kids and I had a great time creating lots of tasty fizzy summertime drinks.
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| {model: Genesis Starter Kit - MSRP $119.95} |
About little more about SodaStream
(source: sodastreamusa.com)
SodaStream is the world's largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of Home Carbonation Systems. Their brands are sold in over 50,000 retail stores in 42 countries including home & electrical appliance stores, hypermarkets, supermarkets, department stores, convenience stores, DIY, specialty and "green" stores, water specialists & dealers, as well as online and in catalogs.
SodaStream's long standing and deep heritage dates back to 1903, when they introduced innovative solutions to the beverage market. They continue to grow as market leaders in both technological advancements and the quality of our products.
The SodaStream system enables consumers to carbonate water and to flavor carbonated beverages at home as an alternative to purchasing pre-packed bottles or cans. This has many important benefits to the consumer including cost savings and no hassle with bottles.
Additional Benefits
- Convenience: No need to carry heavy bottles from the store. The SodaStream system is simple to use and requires no batteries or electricity.
- Environmentally-Friendly: SodaStream is an "Active Green" solution that minimizes the huge eco-footprint caused by the manufacture, transport and waste of plastic bottles.
- Variety: SodaStream offers over 100 flavors to suit everyone’s taste. Regular, diet, natural, fruity flavors, ice tea, energy drinks, sport drinks, tonic and many more.
- Space Saver: No need to store bottles of beverages or empty bottles for recycling in your home.
- Personalization: Make drinks just the way you love them… more bubbles, less bubbles, sweeter or lighter, even create your own flavor!
- Family Fun: The system is quick and easy to use. It's fun for everyone and kids just love it!
- Value for Money: Great savings compared to pre-packed carbonated water and beverages.
- Satisfaction Guaranteed: SodaStream drinks makers are of extremely high quality and include a money-back satisfaction guarantee.
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| {add your favorite flavor.} |
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ace and friends thoughts
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SodaStream was super simple and easy to use. You have LOTS of different and delicious flavors to choose from when creating your carbonation masterpiece. You can make your drink just how YOU want it! I personally liked that it was better for the environment... reusable bottle = smiles. The kids had a FUN time making flavor selections, pressing the carbonation button, watching the bubbles form and especially drinking their SodaStream beverage. We actually made three different flavors in a matter of minutes. Who doesn't LOVE cranberry-raspberry? The flavor that I really liked was ENERGY... just like a drink with a bull on it.... and so MUCH cheaper. Again, smiles. What I truly liked was that the flavoring did not contain high fructose corn syrup or aspartame. Plus... and plus again! Check out this amazing nutrition comparison:
(source: sodastreamusa.com)
Classic Flavors
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Calories
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Carbs
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Sugar
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Sodium
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Caffeine
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Pepsi ®
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100
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27g
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27g
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25mg
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25mg
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Coca-Cola ®
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100
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27g
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27g
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35mg
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23mg
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SodaStream Cola
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34
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9g
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9g
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2mg
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15mg
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7-UP ®
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100
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26g
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26g
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50mg
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0mg
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Sprite ®
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100
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26g
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26g
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45mg
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0mg
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SodaStream Lemon Lime
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36
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9g
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9g
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25mg
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0mg
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Sunkist ®
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130
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35g
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35g
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30mg
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27mg
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Fanta ®
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110
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30g
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30g
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35mg
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0mg
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SodaStream Orange
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36
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8g
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8g
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25mg
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0mg
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Dr. Pepper ®
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100
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27g
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27g
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35mg
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27mg
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SodaStream Dr. Pete
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37
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9g
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9g
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2mg
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22mg
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Mountain Dew ®
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110
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31g
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31g
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50mg
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37mg
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SodaStream Fountain Mist
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35
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8g
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9g
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46mg
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36mg
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Barq's ® Root Beer
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110
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30g
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30g
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50mg
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15mg
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A&W ® Root Beer
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120
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31g
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31g
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30mg
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0mg
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SodaStream Root Beer
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37
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9g
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9g
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2mg
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0mg
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Canada Dry ® Ginger Ale
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90
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25g
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24g
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35mg
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0mg
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SodaStream Ginger Ale
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35
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8g
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8g
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20mg
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0mg
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Schweppes® Tonic Water
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90
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23g
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22g
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35mg
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0mg
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SodaStream Tonic
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35
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8g
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8g
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53mg
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0mg
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Schweppes® Club Soda
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0
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0g
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0g
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65mg
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0mg
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SodaStream Seltzer
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0
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0g
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0g
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0mg
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0mg
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Final thoughts:
- SodaStream is extremely easy to use. Easy to assemble, carbonate and create.
- Taste was much better than expected. The soda was very refreshing (and fresh... if that makes sense). The diet flavors didn't even taste diet (ish)... i know, not a word, but you get the point. No after taste that you usually get with diet drinks.
- One liter bottles were the perfect size for all five of us to share without the hassle of going flat too soon. We can create new flavors on a regular basis.
- Less calories than regular carbonated sodas.
- When comparing price, the syrup averages $7 per bottle and makes approx. 12 liters. Makes it about $.58 per bottle which is cheaper than a two liter.
We are currently loving our SodaStream Genesis and look forward to creating many delicious beverages ALL summer long. Ahhhhhhh......... summertime!
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Get your own SodaStream on their site HERE
or locate a retailer near you, HERE.
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Thanks to SodaStream, one LUCKY ace and friends reader will win a Fountain Jet Soda Lover’s Start-up Kit (approx. $100 retail value) including the Fountain Jet (winner's choice of color), CO2 makes over 60 liters of soda, 1 reusable carbonating bottle, a sample pack of flavors, and 3 full-sized flavors of the winner’s choice.
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