SodaStream Official

I purchased the product not for the cost saving but because of the number of flavors offered. Instead I got a time consuming process with awful tasting and often expensive flavors. Being somewhat resourceful, I soon made my own flavors using Crystal Lite powders and mixing them with water; these were actually pretty good. But here's the rub. If you don't turn in your used co2 cylindar when you purchase a replacement the full cost would be prohibitive; think propane cylindars. Unfortunately, I had to purchase my replacements from Office Depot which is not near me, thus requiring a special trip. If you want a cold beverage when you want/need it, you must plan ahead. One, be sure to have a working gas cylindar on hand. Two, keep the refillable bottles full and in your refrigrator thus they are immediately cold when you make the drink. This of course takes up a lot of refrigerator space. Three, don't forget the crystal lite. Now imagine you've finished mowing the lawn you're hot and want a cold drink. Assuming you have done the first three steps, you can either get out the equipment and supplies and make some (10-15 min for three bottles) or you gan grab a Coke. Which do you think you're going to do? I rest my case(of Coke)