The InFizz™ Fusion

What Is the InFizz™ Fusion?

The InFizz Fusion is a manual home carbonation system built to inject food-grade carbon dioxide into both water and flavored beverages. It requires no electrical outlet, battery, app, Wi-Fi password, or firmware update. You install a compatible CO2 cylinder, fill the supplied bottle, attach the FusionCap, lock the bottle into the machine, and press the carbonation lever.

The standard package includes a 1-liter, or approximately 34-ounce, carbonating bottle. It also commonly includes the FusionCap, a regular storage cap, a funnel, a sieve, a bottle-cleaning brush, and a smaller brush for cleaning the cap. Package contents can vary by retailer, and some versions include a CO2 cylinder while others do not.

A premium countertop design

Many soda makers are largely plastic and look as though they wandered out of an office break room. The InFizz Fusion takes a more polished approach. Its narrow body, metal detailing, die-cast lever, removable drip tray, and coordinated finishes give it the appearance of a serious kitchen appliance rather than an emergency seltzer dispenser.

It is available in several finishes, including brushed stainless steel and darker or more colorful options. The styling matters because a carbonation machine generally works best when it remains accessible. An appliance hidden behind the slow cooker and three abandoned travel mugs is an appliance that will not be used.

How the FusionCap™ Changes Home Carbonation

The FusionCap is the defining feature of the InFizz Fusion. Most ordinary soda makers have a carbonation nozzle fixed inside the machine and are intended for water only. Flavoring is added afterward because sugary, pulpy, or alcoholic liquids can foam aggressively when exposed to pressurized CO2.

Breville moves the carbonation nozzle and pressure-control mechanism into a removable cap that screws onto the bottle. The cap is designed to manage the additional pressure associated with non-water beverages. Because it detaches, it can also be cleaned more thoroughly than a permanently mounted nozzle.

Controlled pressure release

After carbonation, a switch on the FusionCap allows pressure to be released gradually. This is especially important with juice, cocktails, sweetened tea, and other drinks that may produce a foam column with ambitions of reaching the ceiling.

The user first moves the switch to the slow-release position. Once the hissing stops and the foam settles, the switch can be moved to the full-release position. If the foam rises too quickly, the switch should be returned to its starting position until the beverage calms down. Patience is cheaper than cleaning grapefruit juice from the cabinets.

What Can the InFizz Fusion Carbonate?

The machine’s greatest advantage is its ability to carbonate beverages before serving rather than forcing users to carbonate water and mix in flavor afterward. Adding syrup or juice to already sparkling water often knocks out some of the bubbles. Direct carbonation produces a more integrated, fountain-style result.

Sparkling water

Plain water remains the easiest and fastest option. Chilled water absorbs carbon dioxide more effectively, and repeated short presses of the lever allow users to move from gentle sparkle to assertive, tongue-tingling fizz. It is useful for anyone who prefers stronger carbonation than many canned sparkling waters provide.

Juice and lemonade

Apple juice, filtered citrus drinks, cranberry juice, grape juice, and lemonade can take on an entirely different personality with carbonation. A basic lemonade becomes closer to a sparkling café drink, while apple juice begins behaving like a nonalcoholic cider.

Juices should be cold, strained, and free of large pulp, seeds, or fruit pieces. The included sieve and funnel are not decorative accessories. They help prevent solids from entering the FusionCap and turning a pleasant beverage project into appliance archaeology.

Tea and flavored infusions

Cold-brewed tea, hibiscus tea, peach tea, and lightly sweetened herbal infusions can all be carbonated. The bubbles may emphasize acidity and aroma, so it is smart to test a small amount before preparing a full bottle. Some teas become wonderfully refreshing; others taste as though the tea bag has developed a rebellious side project.

Cocktails and mocktails

The InFizz Fusion is particularly appealing for entertaining. Batched spritzes, palomas, fruit punches, and alcohol-free cocktails can be chilled, strained, carbonated, and served directly from the bottle.

Direct carbonation distributes bubbles through the complete drink instead of relying on a splash of club soda at the end. Strong carbonation can also sharpen citrus and bitter flavors, so cocktail recipes may require slightly less acid or sweetness than their still versions.

Wine and flat soda

Wine can be given a sparkling finish, although carbonation will not magically transform an ordinary bottle into vintage Champagne. It can, however, create an enjoyable casual spritzer or add life to wine intended for punches and mixed drinks.

The machine can also re-carbonate soda that has lost its fizz. Results depend on temperature and how flat the drink has become, but it is a useful rescue operation for bottles that have spent too long in the refrigerator contemplating their decline.

How to Use the InFizz™ Fusion Correctly

The machine is simple once its operating sequence becomes familiar. The first attempt deserves a careful reading of the instructions rather than the traditional method of pressing everything until something happens.

1. Chill the beverage before carbonating it. Cold liquid generally absorbs CO2 more efficiently and foams less aggressively.
2. Strain flavored beverages through the supplied sieve to remove pulp, herbs, seeds, and other solids.
3. Fill the bottle only between the marked minimum and maximum lines appropriate for the drink.
4. Screw the FusionCap firmly onto the bottle.
5. Use the ring pull to tilt the machine head forward, attach the bottle, and return it to the locked position.
6. Press the carbonation lever in short bursts. Additional presses create stronger carbonation.
7. Remove the bottle and release pressure slowly with the FusionCap switch.
8. Wait until pressure is fully released before removing the cap.

Different beverages behave differently. A dry, unsweetened tea may release pressure calmly, while a sugary lemonade can foam like it has just heard excellent news. Short carbonation bursts and slow depressurization offer much better control.

Carbonation Performance and Drink Quality

Independent testing has generally found the InFizz Fusion capable of producing strong, crisp carbonation in water and flavored drinks. Users can adjust intensity by changing the number and duration of lever presses instead of selecting a fixed electronic program.

One useful feature is the ability to leave the FusionCap attached when storing a prepared drink in the refrigerator. Tests have shown that beverages can retain substantial carbonation overnight when stored this way. The bottle is fairly tall with the FusionCap installed, however, so refrigerator shelf clearance deserves consideration.

The bubbles can make fruit drinks taste brighter and make sweetness seem more balanced. In cocktails, carbonation changes not only texture but also aroma, because rising bubbles carry volatile compounds toward the nose. In scientific terms, it improves aromatic delivery. In ordinary terms, your grapefruit drink suddenly smells much more grapefruit-y.

Cleaning and Maintenance

The freedom to carbonate flavored drinks creates additional cleanup. A basic water-only carbonator may need little more than a rinse. Juice, wine, tea, and cocktails can leave sugar, color, oils, and residue inside the bottle and cap.

Breville directs users to hand-wash the carbonating bottle and FusionCap rather than place them in a dishwasher. Warm water, mild dish soap, and the supplied brushes are usually sufficient. The FusionCap should be rinsed promptly after sweet or sticky beverages so residue does not dry inside its narrow passages.

The bottle should be stored clean, dry, and with its lid removed. Users should also check the printed expiration date and replace bottles that are scratched, discolored, deformed, or damaged. Carbonating bottles operate under pressure, so this is not the ideal place for a “probably fine” philosophy.

Regular maintenance also includes cleaning the drip tray and periodically soaking the tip of the FusionCap according to the manufacturer’s directions. If carbonation becomes weak, check that the CO2 cylinder is installed correctly and has not run empty before accusing the machine of losing its sparkle.

Important Safety Restrictions

The InFizz Fusion can handle a wider variety of drinks than most soda makers, but it is not designed to carbonate absolutely everything in the refrigerator.

• Do not carbonate milk, cream, or milk-based beverages.
• Do not place ice cubes inside the carbonation bottle.
• Do not carbonate an empty bottle.
• Do not exceed the marked fill lines.
• Do not use damaged, expired, scratched, or deformed bottles.
• Do not freeze the bottle or expose the machine and CO2 cylinder to excessive heat.
• Do not force the cap open while the bottle remains pressurized.

Owners should follow the safety guide supplied with their specific model because compatible CO2 cylinders, accessories, and operating details may differ by market.

Advantages of the InFizz Fusion

• True beverage versatility: It is designed for water, juice, tea, wine, cocktails, mocktails, and flat soda.
• Adjustable carbonation: Short manual presses allow users to choose a light sparkle or stronger fizz.
• No electricity required: The appliance can sit on a counter or bar cart without occupying an outlet.
• Controlled pressure release: The FusionCap helps manage foamy, sugary beverages.
• Premium construction: Its metal body and sleek proportions look more refined than many plastic competitors.
• Useful accessories: The funnel, sieve, bottle brush, and cap brush support non-water carbonation.
• Refrigerator storage: Carbonated drinks can remain in the supplied bottle until serving.

Potential Drawbacks

The most obvious drawback is price. The InFizz Fusion sits in the premium portion of the home carbonation market and generally costs considerably more than basic water-only machines. Buyers also need to budget for replacement CO2 cylinders and, eventually, replacement bottles.

The supplied 1-liter bottle is practical for sparkling water but can feel oversized for experimental cocktails or strong juices. Reaching the minimum fill line may require more beverage than one or two people intend to drink. Smaller compatible bottles are available separately and can make small-batch testing easier.

Cleaning is more involved when sugary drinks are used. The FusionCap has more components than a standard bottle lid, and the bottle must be hand-washed. This is not difficult, but it does prevent the machine from being completely maintenance-free.

There is also a brief learning curve. The bottle must be attached in the correct order, and flavored liquids must be depressurized slowly. Once the sequence becomes routine, operation is straightforward, but the first few uses should not be performed while simultaneously hosting a party and flambéing dessert.

Who Should Buy the InFizz™ Fusion?

The machine makes the most sense for households that regularly drink sparkling beverages and want to experiment beyond water. It is especially suitable for home bartenders, mocktail enthusiasts, frequent entertainers, and families interested in making customized sodas with their own sweetness and flavor levels.

It can also appeal to people trying to reduce their reliance on canned or bottled sparkling drinks. Home carbonation does not automatically guarantee savings because cylinder prices and usage vary, but it can reduce the number of beverage containers moving through the pantry and recycling bin.

A less expensive water-only carbonator may be the better choice for someone who drinks plain seltzer exclusively. Paying for the FusionCap’s versatility and then carbonating nothing but water is rather like buying a convertible and refusing to lower the roof.

Five Drink Ideas Worth Trying

1. Sparkling strawberry lemonade

Combine strained strawberry puree, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold water. Filter carefully before carbonation and release pressure slowly.

2. Carbonated peach iced tea

Brew black tea slightly stronger than usual, sweeten lightly, add strained peach nectar, and chill thoroughly before fizzing.

3. Grapefruit rosemary mocktail

Mix strained grapefruit juice, rosemary syrup, cold water, and a pinch of salt. Carbonate, then serve over ice rather than placing ice in the bottle.

4. Batch sparkling paloma

Blend tequila, strained grapefruit juice, lime juice, sweetener, and cold water. Carbonate carefully and allow extra time for pressure release.

5. Revived flat lemon-lime soda

Chill the soda until very cold, fill within the required lines, add a few short bursts of CO2, and vent gradually. The rescue may not be heroic enough for a movie, but it can save the remaining pizza-night beverage.

A Realistic Week With the InFizz Fusion: The Ownership Experience

The first day with the InFizz Fusion is usually devoted to sparkling water because water is predictable, inexpensive, and unlikely to repaint the kitchen. Installing the CO2 cylinder takes only a few minutes. Attaching the FusionCap and bottle may feel slightly awkward on the first attempt, but the tilt-head mechanism becomes intuitive after two or three practice runs.

A few short lever presses produce a polite sparkle. More presses create the kind of carbonation that announces itself before the glass reaches your mouth. The manual control is satisfying because it makes the machine feel responsive rather than automated. There is a hiss, a pop, and a clear sense that the drink has entered a more glamorous phase of its life.

On the second day, lemonade reveals why the Fusion model exists. Carbonating the complete drink gives it a more unified texture than mixing still lemonade with sparkling water. The flavor remains concentrated, and the bubbles carry the lemon aroma upward. The first lesson also arrives quickly: sugary drinks must be vented slowly. Moving the release switch too aggressively can send foam toward the cap. Moving it patiently produces a calm hiss and a clean counter.

By the middle of the week, experimentation becomes difficult to resist. Cold hibiscus tea gains an almost berry-like sharpness. Apple juice becomes a convincing alcohol-free cider. A lightly sweetened grapefruit mocktail tastes more sophisticated, even though its ingredients came from an ordinary grocery run and not a hidden rooftop bar.

The large bottle is excellent for water and party drinks but less convenient for testing a strong cocktail recipe. A smaller compatible bottle becomes appealing because it lowers the amount needed to reach the fill line. It also takes up less room in the refrigerator, where the full-size bottle with the FusionCap attached can be taller than expected.

Weekend entertaining is where the appliance earns its premium positioning. A batched mocktail can be prepared early, chilled, carbonated, and stored with the FusionCap attached. At serving time, the drink arrives at the table already mixed and sparkling. Guests inevitably want to watch the next bottle being made because apparently bubbles turn adults into children at a science museum.

Cleanup is the least glamorous part of the experience. Water requires little effort, but lemonade and cocktails call for immediate rinsing, careful brushing, and attention to the FusionCap. Leaving sweet residue until the following morning is an excellent way to create extra work for the following morning. Once rinsing becomes part of the serving routine, cleaning rarely takes more than a few minutes.

After a week, the value question becomes clearer. The InFizz Fusion is not essential in the way a refrigerator or coffee maker might be. It is a specialty appliance, and its usefulness depends heavily on curiosity. Someone who enjoys inventing beverages may use it several times a week. Someone who only occasionally wants sparkling water may wonder why such a handsome metal object is supervising the fruit bowl.

The strongest ownership experience comes from treating it as a creative beverage system rather than merely a soda maker. It can rescue flat soda, upgrade juice, create distinctive nonalcoholic drinks, and carbonate a full cocktail without diluting it. The machine encourages experimentation while offering enough pressure control to keep that experimentation manageable.

Final Verdict

The InFizz™ Fusion stands out because it removes one of the biggest limitations of conventional home carbonators. Instead of restricting users to water, it provides the pressure control and removable components needed to carbonate a wide range of cold, filtered beverages.

Its premium price, large standard bottle, and hand-washing requirements will not suit everyone. Nevertheless, the build quality, adjustable fizz, electricity-free operation, and ability to carbonate complete drinks make it a compelling option for beverage enthusiasts.

For plain sparkling water, a simpler machine may be sufficient. For sparkling lemonade, tea, mocktails, wine, cocktails, and revived soda, the InFizz Fusion offers far more room to experiment. In other words, it does not merely bring bubbles into the kitchen. It gives them a full-time job.