This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. SodaStream machines are back and becoming extremely popular, as a cheap and sustainable way of making fizzy drinks at home.
Since the glory days of the 1980s, when most homes had one in the kitchen, the machines have changed a bit, but the technology remains pretty much the same. Pop the bottle in, press a button, witchcraft happens , and then you've got a refreshing fizzy drink to knock back. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
These days a lot of the appeal of a SodaStream device isn't about the syrups, it's about the sustainability. Why should we buy plastic bottles of sparkling water when we can make it at home in a reusable container ? The machines are just as mechanical as ever, no electricity required, but they're far more compact and much, much easier to use. Prices for modern SodaStreams can go a long way north of £100 and the "Terra" model we've spotted on sale at Amazon as part of this year's Big Deal Days is usually £109.
99 - but you can get it for £56.99 on the limited time deal , if you're quick. And that includes a gas bottle.
That gas bottle is one of the new Quick Connect bottles, which is so much easier to install. SodaStream says the canisters are good for around 60 litres of fizzy drinks , and there .