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The Pump2Pour insulated jug keeps your favorite beverages on tap

NEWS – Summer is in full swing, and we have the temps here in the Midwest to prove it. If you’re going to be outside, you’re going to need a cold beverage or 5. And something to keep that beverage as cold as possible. The Pump2Pour Insulated Jug from nICE Cooler has got your back.

Pump2Pour is a portable insulated stainless steel jug with a multi-serve hose and spout that keeps your favorite beverages on tap. It’s pressurized using an innovative palm pump that adds perfect pressure to maintain a consistent flow of whatever beverage you’re drinking.

It even maintains the carbonation of bubbly beverages like beer and soda.

P2P’s vacuum-sealed,  double-walled design will keep liquids cold for up to 48 hours. And hot liquids hot for up to 24 hours. A sturdy carry handle makes it portable and easy to pour.

The Pump2Pour Insulated Jug is available in a half-gallon or gallon size in your choice of blue or black. Prices for the jugs are $49.95 and $69.95 respectively.  Head over to The Grommet for more info or to purchase.

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The Pump2Pour insulated jug keeps your favorite beverages on tap originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 18, 2019 at 9:00 am.

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Drinkworks’ Home Bar is a Keurig for your cocktails

NEWS – Everyone has a favorite beverage(s). That makes it particularly difficult if you’re having a party with lots of guests. You have a Keurig for coffee and tea but what about alcoholic beverages? What does everyone like? Which ingredients do you buy that will please the most people? That question is moot now with the Drinkworks Home Bar.

The Home Bar Drinkmaker device “uses precision on-board chilling and carbonation systems [using CO2 cartridges] to prepare quality cocktails, brews, ciders and more at the touch of a button.” And just like a Keurig, the Drinkmaker uses pods to make your favorite drinks. Each pod contains all that you need – the alcohol and natural flavors – to create each drink. Currently, there are only 22 drinks available but more are coming (see the list of the current pods available and click on each drink for the ingredients).

There is an internal chilling tank that keeps the water at 37° F (3° C) but the water will be chilled to the pod-specific recipe. The strength, temperature, and size of the drink (6.7 ounces for a beer while most cocktails are either 4 or 6.7 ounces) will vary according to what type of drink you choose. For more details about the Home Bar, check the Drinkworks FAQ section.

Right now, the Drinkworks Drinkmaker and its accessories are only available in Missouri. The Drinkmaker is selling for $299.00. It will be coming to Florida sometime this summer and then to California in April 2020.

When you purchase the Home Bar, it will “include complimentary coasters, cleaning tablets, CO2, and carbon filters” but pods will have to be ordered separately. Each type of drink that you order will come with four pods at a cost of $15.99 for cocktails and $9.99 for beer. The CO2 replacements contain two cartridges that sell for $14.99. Each cartridge should make on average about 12 drinks. The water filters go for $8.99 and should be replaced after 60 water tank refills. And finally, you can buy 12 cleaning tablets for $7.99. Each cleaning cycle uses three tablets. When you order these items, it will ask you to enter your address to check on the availability of the item.

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Drinkworks’ Home Bar is a Keurig for your cocktails originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 1, 2019 at 9:00 am.

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Sparkel can carbonate drinks without using a CO2 tank

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I love using my SodaStream Fizzi One Touch for making sparkling water and I make my own zero-calorie sodas by using flavor drops and stevia. But I’ve always wanted to try carbonating other drinks like tea or juices. The problem is that doing that with a SodaStream can damage it. So I was excited to learn about the Indiegogo campaign for the Spärkel: The Sparkle-Everything Beverage Maker.

What is it?

The Spärkel Everything Beverage Maker is a tabletop appliance that carbonates beverages without using a CO2 tank (sorta).

Why do I like it?

I like that you can use the Spärkel Beverage Maker to carbonate all sorts of beverages. It’s not just limited to carbonating water and you can even put fruits, herbs, spices, and more directly in the bottle so that the flavors are infused into the beverage.

Things to consider before pledging for this campaign


Although the Spärkel device does not use a CO2 tank like a SodaStream, it does use a small carbonator packet that consists of a special granulation of citric acid and sodium bicarbonate. Each packet generates CO2 gas when placed in a sealed chamber within the Spärkel appliance. The problem is that each packet is only good for one 24oz. carbonated beverage, unlike a traditional CO2 tank which can carbonate multiple bottles.

You also won’t be able to go to a local store for a new CO2 tank when you run out of CO2 packets. But according to the campaign page, you’ll be able to order a box of 90 CO2 packets for $49.99

Where can I find more info?

The Spärkel campaign ends on 5/30/19 they are working towards their funding goal of $30,000. You can pre-order a Spärkel starting at $49. After the Spärkel campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in August 2019. Visit their Indiegogo page for all the details.

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Ember introduces a larger 14oz version of its popular temperature controlled ceramic mug

NEWS – Ember recently launched a new 14oz version of its Ember Ceramic Mug in the U.S. Previously the mug was only available in a 10oz size. The new larger mug works exactly like its little brother. Using the Ember app, you can select your desired temperature, choose and save presets for different drinks, and customize the mug’s LED.

The mug has a one-hour battery life but will keep your coffee or tea warm all day long if you use the included charging coaster.

The big news here is the size difference. With 4 more ounces, the mug will let owners enjoy more of their favorite coffee or tea. This should make owners that complained about the 10oz mug being too small happy.

More Joe equals more dough

Of course, along with the larger capacity comes a larger price tag. The new Ember mug will cost you $129.95, that’s a whopping $50 more than the 10oz version.

So, if you want to drink more Earl Grey, you’re going to have to pay.

Currently, it looks like the 14oz mug is only available in black.

Both sizes of the Ember Ceramic mug can be purchased from Ember or The Apple Store.

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Ember introduces a larger 14oz version of its popular temperature controlled ceramic mug originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 12, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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Cold Brew On Tap 2.0 makes made-by-you cold brew super easy

NEWS – Cold brew coffee on tap, yes, please! The Cold Brew On Tap 2.0 lets you brew a weeks worth (8 to 12 cups) of fresh cold brew coffee all at once. And it not only brews the coffee it also stores and serves it.

Less mess, less work

You make the coffee in the compact two-liter brewing jar using a drop in fine mesh filter. All you need is ground coffee, water, and patience (brewing time is at least 12 hours).  Then you can store and serve it straight from the fridge. 

The coffee will stay fresh for up to two weeks thanks to a rust-free lid that seals in all that cold brewed goodness.

An adjustable stainless steel spigot makes serving easy. The spigot even has a mesh filter built-in to keep any stray grinds from getting into your cup.

With summer coming up fresh cold brew coffee straight from the fridge sounds pretty good to me.

The Cold Brew On Tap 2.0 is $49.95 and available from The Grommet.

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Cold Brew On Tap 2.0 makes made-by-you cold brew super easy originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 27, 2019 at 12:00 pm.

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