Tuesday 27 November 2012

Soda Stream Canada ~ Review

I was over the moon when I received my Soda Stream starter kit.
It is one of those items that I have been eyeing for a long time.  Now I don't have to wait and it is now sitting in my kitchen and being used often.


Who is Soda Stream?
They have a fascinating history that dates back to 1903.  After so many years of improving and re-branding their product, they have become a chic soda maker that every household should have.


We are big pop drinkers but over time we had to cut back because of the increase of cost on pops.  According to their calculation, you could save money using this machine than purchasing pop/soda at the store.  Not including the cost of the machine, Soda Stream states that my machine, which makes 1L bottle would cost me $0.30 per litre and a flavoured for about $0.88 per litre before shipping charges.  Hence it will cost me $1.76 for a two litre bottle.  It is still cheaper if regular pop does not go on sale.  Also, they have a huge selection of flavours that are not available elsewhere.  Not all flavours that are sold in the US are available in Canada so I will just add that to my shopping list when I go across the border next year.

One cylinder of CO2 can carbonate up to 60 liters of water.  When I am finished with the cylinder, I can go to one of the participating retailers and to return it and pay for a new one cylinder for C$17.99.  I am only paying for the carbon.  It is like a propane tank exchange program - exchange a empty one for a full one.

Three (3) pumps of carbon is equivalent to a standard carbon in other drinks.  If I want more or less, I can determine how much carbon I want in it by pumping more or less into the water.  It does not matter what water I use like tap water or bottle water, it taste better if the water has been chilled first.


Top 10 12 reasons why you should get one this holiday season:
1. It will look very chic in your kitchen
2. It is a conversational piece that everyone would want to try and taste it.
3. It is lightweight
4. Does not need to be plugged into electrical socket
5. Easy to use, the directions are so easy to understand.
6. Environmentally friendly
7. Healthier choice
8. It is available online and in selected retail stores
9. Tastes great
10. Huge selection of flavours and even more are coming out
11. In the long run, this machine would be more cost effective than regular priced pop bottles.
12. You control the carbon that is in the drink

This holiday season, don't forget to check out Soda Stream.  You might be surprised how much you might fall in love with it and walk away with one or two...(don't forget one for the office or a loving relative).  Hands down, this is a great product.

Check the website for your closest retailer like The Bay, Sears, Home Outfitters, and Canadian Tire.

*Disclosure - This product in this review was provided to me free of cost of the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

39 comments:

  1. Paula Huie *ProductJunki28 November 2012 at 00:18

    Lucky Girl! great review! This just got bumped up on my list!

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  2. Love the review! I've been itching to get a Soda Stream. Perhaps Santa will being me one this Christmas.

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  3. would make a nice Christmas gift

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  4. Angeleyez CA
    WOW that's awesome I wish I could try this one out. Would make a nice gift to someone

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  5. Thanks for the great review! Coincidentally, I just saw that these are on sale this week at Bed Bath and Beyond.

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  6. I've wanted one of these since I started hearing about them. It's on my Christmas list, we'll see what happens.

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  7. This would be great in this family, we drink way too much soda.

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  8. would make a great Christmas gift for my husband :)

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  9. A great way to enjoy sodas and cut back on the sugar intake

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  10. I think this would save my family a bunch of money!! My husband consumes quite a bit of pop. Love the idea behind this product :)

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  11. This looks so amazing...we drink so much pop!

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  12. Another nice thing about the sodastream it doest take much counter space.

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  13. Would make a great xmas present

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  14. Santa could put sodastream under my tree!

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  15. I would not mind one of those. Great review.

    Florence C

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  16. this would be great so i wouldnt always be taking bottles into the depot.

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  17. I would love to try this it just has to be better than pop

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  18. Wow what an amazing idea. We consume a fair bit of pop in my home and it would be great to control the carbonation and flavor. I love how it does not impact the environment the way bottles and cans do. It would be great to not have to reach around the open cans of pop in the fridge being de-carbonized *my sons term* because we find many brands to fizzy. The Soda Stream just made it to the top of my GGOTTA HAVE IT list.

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  19. Really would love to try one of these! It sounds like a great product!

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  20. This belongs in my home it would be loved and used daily

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  21. These seem so neat. Never heard of them until just recently. Might just have to buy one for someone on my Christmas list!!

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  22. I would be so addicted to using this :) The flavours sound so good

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  23. Very cool review would love to own a soda stream too in the future!

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  24. I want one of these so bad!!!

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  25. would love one of those

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  26. These are so cool, never seen one in real life. It would be awesome to win one.

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  27. Although I've seen Soda Stream in Walmart, I never really knew too much about it. After reading your review, I am definitely going to put this one on my wish list. It would get a lot of use in my house.

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  28. I've never e en seen these in stores!

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  29. Thanks, ill keep my eyes open, as this would make a great gift for birthdays or Christmas!!

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  30. This would be a great addition to my kids birthday parties

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  31. This thing is so neat, I am definitely going to think about getting this for my son for his birthday, probably next year. Maybe even Christmas. I wonder if it makes ginger ale

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  32. Id love to try the diet cola or the country time lemonade yummy!!!

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  33. I don't drink pop but I drink tons of carbonated water. This might be great for me!

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  34. i had no idea this product has been around for so long. i want one!

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  35. This sounds like an interesting way to make your own sparkling water -- I'd love to try it!

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