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“Sparkling water demand is growing faster than soda, with global sales approaching $50 billion in 2025.”

Americans buy billions of bottles of sparkling water every year. Most end up in a recycling bin, and nearly a quarter of those don’t make it past the bin. A countertop carbonator is the obvious fix, but until recently, the premium options only worked with plain water. The Breville InFizz Fusion changes that.

The Single-Use Vessel Problem

Sparkling water demand is growing faster than soda, with global sales approaching $50 billion in 2025, driven largely by health trends. Plastic bottles account for over 50% of industry revenue, and only 23% of those get recycled. Even aluminum cans, technically near-infinitely recyclable, see consumer reuse rates well below 50%. Factor in the energy and materials consumed to produce and ship billions of individual bottles, and the environmental toll keeps climbing.

Home carbonators offer a partial solution. They reduce packaging waste, add convenience, and in the right kitchen, look good doing it.

Previously, we reviewed the Aarke Carbonator 3, a premium soda maker that converts water only. This week, we’re profiling the Breville InFizz Fusion, which can carbonate almost any strained beverage.

Meet the InFizz Fusion

Founded nearly a century ago in Australia, Breville has built a reputation for delivering thoughtful, high-end kitchen appliances to over 80 countries. Their espresso machines are the standout, and design details throughout the line, like the magnetic housing for the espresso tamper or the pull-tab on the coffee grinder hopper, reflect an engineering culture that sweats the small stuff.

The InFizz Fusion’s key differentiator is a metal closure called the FusionCap, which features a red plastic switch to release pressure before it’s twisted off the bottle. That one feature is what allows the machine to carbonate juice, wine, cocktails, and other strained liquids, and it accounts for the $50 premium over Breville’s own water-only InFizz Acqua. The only other machines offering similar versatility widely available in the U.S. are Drinkmate’s lineup and the SodaStream MIX.

The InFizz Fusion ships with a funnel and sieve to strain fibers and particles before pouring. Beyond that, operation is familiar: tip the machine on its side to fit a standard threaded 60L CO2 cartridge, then use the faucet-style lever on top to dispense gas. No electricity required. The carbonation produced is more intense than either the Aarke or SMEG, even after the FusionCap is depressurized and removed. As with any soda maker, chilled liquids perform best.

A Few Things to Know Before You Buy

The bottle: The included one-liter bottle is not dishwasher-safe. For carbonating anything other than water, you need close to 750ml of liquid to reach the minimum fill line, roughly the equivalent of a full bottle of wine. Breville sells 0.6L spare bottles in pairs for $26, which works better for smaller batches of cocktails or juice.

The FusionCap: The bottle must be closed with the FusionCap attached, then twisted right to lock onto the machine. A finger ring on the housing helps tilt it forward for easier loading. On our third test, the cap wasn’t properly secured and water sprayed across the machine and counter when we pressed the lever. Worth paying attention to.

Cabinet clearance: At just under 18 inches tall, the InFizz Fusion clears standard upper cabinet shelves, but cabinet doors are a different matter. Our test kitchen doors extend about a half inch below that threshold, so we had to pull the machine nearly a foot forward on the counter to operate it. Measure carefully before deciding where it lives.

Design: The InFizz Fusion is available in six finishes, including brushed stainless steel. The standout design detail is the circular drip screen, punched with varying bubble-sized holes and held in place by a magnetic ring. It’s the kind of considered detail Breville does well.

Cost, CO₂, and the Environmental Case

At $250, the InFizz Fusion pays for itself within a couple of years for most households, though the math is more compelling when using a cartridge exchange program. Breville offers a no-commitment CO₂ refill club charging $42, shipping included, for two canister refills at a time. That’s about $12 more than Simpli Soda’s exchange program.

On the environmental side, the InFizz Fusion’s case is stronger than a standard sparkling water maker’s. Because it can carbonate juice, wine, and cocktails in addition to water, it has the potential to displace a wider range of single-use canned and bottled beverages. The reusable 60L cylinders handle the rest: less material waste, fewer logistics touchpoints, and no weekly recycling bin loaded with empties.

Azure Road Verdict

We’re fans of Breville’s approach to high-quality, design-savvy home appliances. Their coffee grinder (Smart Grinder Pro), espresso machine (Barista Pro), and Fast Slow Pro cooker are daily or weekly kitchen workhorses. Luxuries, yes, but indispensable ones.

“InFizz Fusion” may not roll off the tongue, but it lives up to the brand’s lineage of thoughtful, beautiful design and raises the bar for what a countertop carbonator can do.

Breville InFizz Fusion, $249.95 without CO₂ cylinder; $279.95 with. Ships free within the continental U.S. in 2 to 7 business days.