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Pick a sparkling water maker, then keep it fizzing without the guesswork

Plain picks and side-by-side comparisons for countertop carbonators from SodaStream, Aarke, Breville, Philips and Ninja. We also answer the everyday questions about CO2 cylinders, bottles, syrups and running costs.

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    Brand Face-Offs

    1883 vs Monin Syrups: Which Should You Buy?

    1883 syrups vs Monin: compare bottle sizes, flavors, sweetening and barista use, then pick the brand that fits your coffee and cocktail routine.

  • Jordan's Skinny Mixes Sugar Free Coffee Syrup
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    Torani vs Jordan's Skinny Syrup: Which to Buy?

    Torani vs Jordan's Skinny Syrup: compare flavors, sweeteners and bottle sizes to pick the sugar free syrup that fits your coffee and soda routine.

  • BOXOB Bottle Brush for SodaStream
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    How to Clean a Ninja Thirsti

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