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How To Flavor SodaStream Naturally? [FRUIT, DROPS]

how do you flavor sodastream naturally

SodaStream machines are all the rage again, which I, for one, am delighted about!

And even more so as they can be an exceedingly healthy alternative to drinking store-bought soda or seltzers.

But if you prefer your beverages to have some natural flavors, you may wonder how to make your soda stream water taste a little less boring without adding the sugar you may be trying to avoid.

How do you flavor SodaStream naturally?

You can flavor SodaStream naturally in several different ways.

SodaStream provides a product called Fruit Drops, which are 100 percent natural and contain the essence of fruit juice; use this for natural flavors.

For Soda Stream flavors, you can also use fresh limes, lemons, berries, oranges.

So, simply put, the best ways to flavor SodaStream naturally are:

If you are wondering exactly how to flavor your SodaStream water using the above recommendations and want more specific information regarding proportions and ingredients, read on.

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Detailed Guide on How to add flavoring for SodaStream Water

Important note: Remember not to operate the SodaStream machine using water that is already flavored.

Always pour in the flavoring for Sodastream ingredients or ingredients once the plain water has already been carbonated.

Here is why: the mechanism of the machine that adds the carbonation may cause the water to rise into the machine itself, so if water with flavoring or any other ingredients is used in the SodaStream machine, then it is impossible to clean those ingredients out of the SodaStream mechanism.

Thus, ensure that you do not add natural flavors or ingredients to your water until after it has already undergone the carbonation process of the SodaStream machine.

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Method #1: Use Fruit Juice

Use Fruit Juice with sodastream
  1. Use the SodaStream machine to make one bottle of carbonated water. Place the cap on the SodaStream bottle and screw it on firmly and securely to preserve the carbonation.
  2. Squeeze out one tablespoon of citrus juice per 1 L of SodaStream water (you can use any favorite citrus fruit of your choosing). If your SodaStream bottle holds 0.5 L, reduce the citrus juice accordingly (to 0.5 tablespoons).
  3. Use a strainer to remove any seeds or pulp from the citrus juice.
  4. Unscrew the cap from the SodaStream bottle and slowly add one tablespoon of fruit juice to the SodaStream water by carefully pouring it into the bottle.
  5. Place the cap on the SodaStream bottle and screw it on firmly and securely.
  6. Invert the capped SodaStream bottle once or twice (no more than twice) to allow the fruit juice to be thoroughly mixed with the sparkling water brand.
  7. Enjoy! Remember to place the cap back on the SodaStream bottle securely whenever you are not drinking or serving from the bottle so that the water can retain as much of its carbonation as possible.

Another Helpful hint of sweetness

  • The following ingredient list of citrus fruits works well for this method and is good for taste buds. Just make sure that your Fruit is fresh:
  • Lime
  • Lemon
  • Grapefruit
  • Orange

You can also use any combination of the above freshly squeezed fruit juices.

In particular, we have found that combining freshly squeezed lime juice and freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a lovely flavor to the SodaStream sparkling water.

  • Remember to measure out the freshly squeezed citrus juice that you add to the SodaStream water.
    • I was using a measuring spoon to get a measurement that was as exact as possible.
    • If you add too much or too little of the freshly squeezed citrus juice, your SodaStream water may taste either too sour or too flavorless.
    • Don’t make this mistake; use a measuring spoon.
      • You can also use a filter, if you would like, to aid you in measuring.
      • We have found that one tablespoon of citrus juice is a satisfactory amount for flavoring the amount of water contained in the 1 L SodaStream bottle.
      • If you find that this amount of citrus juice is not strong enough for your taste, feel free to add more;
        • just make sure that you measure out the extra amount you are adding so that when you achieve the desired taste, you know exactly how much citrus juice you will need to add the next time.
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Method #2: Use SodaStream Fruit Drops

sodastream fruit drops natural flavoring
  1. Use the SodaStream machine to make one bottle of carbonated drink .
    1. Place the cap on the SodaStream bottle and screw it on firmly and securely to preserve the carbonation.
  2. Measure out approximately one-half of a teaspoon (or 2 mL) of the SodaStream Fruit Drops flavor of your choosing to flavor 1 L of water. To flavor half a liter of water, measure approximately one-fourth of a teaspoon (or 1 mL) of the Fruit Drops liquid. To flavor more or less water, use a proportional amount of the Fruity sparkling water flavor drops.
  3. Unscrew the cap from the SodaStream bottle, tilt it so that it is angled (but not so much that the water spills out), and slowly add the previously measured amount of SodaStream Fruit Drops.
  4. Place the cap on the SodaStream bottle and screw it on firmly and securely.
  5. Invert the capped SodaStream bottle once or twice (no more than twice) to allow the Fruit Drops to be thoroughly mixed with the sparkling water.
  6. Enjoy! Remember to place the cap back on the SodaStream bottle securely whenever you are not drinking or serving from the bottle so that the water can retain as much of its carbonation as possible.

You can pick these SodaStream natural Flavors Drops here from Amazon.

Other Helpful Hints For Flavoring

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Method #3: Use Fresh Fruit

  1. Use the SodaStream machine to make one bottle of carbonated water.
    1. Place the cap on the SodaStream bottle and screw it on firmly and securely to preserve the carbonation.
  2. Prepare Fruit such as lemons, limes, grapefruit, oranges, or berries.
    1. For the fruits that have peels, you can cut them into pieces or slice them into slices.
      1. Whether you include the fruit peel in the water is your preference. If you prefer not to include the peel, peel the Fruit before chopping it.
        1. Smaller fruits without peels (such as berries) may be used whole if you choose.
  3. Add the prepared Fruit into a clean, empty serving glass. You can muddle the Fruit in the bottom of the glass if you wish.
    1. You may also serve it with ice for a refreshing beverage; if you wish, place the ice inside the glass after the Fruit.
    2. Unscrew the cap from the SodaStream bottle and pour the carbonated water into the glass with the Fruit.
  4. Enjoy!
    1. Remember to place the cap back on the SodaStream bottle securely whenever you are not drinking or serving from the bottle so that the water can retain as much of its carbonation as possible.

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Other Helpful Advice

  • In addition to fresh Fruit, you can add fresh herbs such as basil, sage, or mint.
  • Garnishing the serving glass with a slice of Fruit will add a classy, professional look to your flavored SodaStream beverage.
  • Here is a tip recommended by SodaStream.
    • The water you use for the carbonation process should be refrigerated and cold.
    • Cold water from refrigeration will give you better results overall and make your homemade flavored sparkling water taste exactly like flavored sparkling water you might buy from the store, such as those cans of LaCroix flavored sparkling water.
  • This method will result in bits of Fruit floating around your glass of sparkling water.
    • If this bothers you, use Method #1 instead to get the fruit flavor without the pieces of Fruit inside the water.
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Sodastream Flavor Drops

If you are wondering exactly what the SodaStream above Fruit Drops are, here is some more detailed information:
SodaStream Fruit Drops come in the following flavors:
  • Lemon
  • Raspberry
  • Watermelon
  • Grapefruit
  • Cucumber
  • Coconut
  • Orange
  • Lime
  • Pear
  • Strawberry-Lemon
  • Mango
SodaStream flavours

SodaStream flavours

Each 40 mL Fruit Drops bottle can flavor about 20 L of water.

What Are the Ingredients in SodaStream Fruit Drops?

SodaStream Fruit Drops are made from all-natural ingredients and contain no sugar, no sweetener, no calories, no caffeine, no sodium, and no preservatives.

Each bottle of Fruit Drops contains the essence of the Fruit it derives its flavor from, such as lemon juice for Lemon Drops. Only natural flavors are used.

You can pick these Flavor Drops here from Amazon.

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How many flavors Should I Add to My SodaStream?

For SodaStream Fruit Drops, 2 mL or about half a teaspoon will flavor 1 L of water.

When using freshly squeezed fruit juice, we have found that one tablespoon per bottle of fruit juice is good for flavoring 1 L of water.

You may adjust this amount slightly according to your tastes and preferences.

For other SodaStream fruity flavors, refer to the label to determine the correct amount.

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Are Soda Stream flavours Healthy?

natural healthy citrus flavor for sodastreamSodaStream Fruit Drops are quite healthy, as they contain no real sugar, sweeteners, artificial flavors, or preservatives of any kind and use only natural ingredients.

Freshly squeezed fruit juice is also healthy, as it will not contain added sugars, preservatives, or other junk.

Drinking SodaStream water flavored with Fruit Drops, fruit juice, or real Fruit is an extremely healthy alternative to drinking soda.

Studies have shown that drinking sparkling water is as healthy or perhaps even healthier for you as drinking regular tap water and much healthier than sugary soda.

Other SodaStream flavors may contain more sugar or brown sugar to create the taste of soda, so they are not so healthy for you.

SodaStream flavors that contain white sugar or artificial sweeteners cause health issues.

Avoid drinking beverages with added sugar or sugar substitutes for the best health results.

And as I said above, this Flavor Drops from Amazon is a great option.