# Handheld Drink Carbonators This Device Allows Users to Enjoy Sparkling Beverages Any Time By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-12-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-beverages References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bubblecap-the-smallest-carbonator-ever) & [bubblecap.fi](http://bubblecap.fi/en/frontpage/) 'BubbleCap' is a handheld carbonator that allows consumers to enjoy a sparkling beverage anytime. In recent years, carbonators have become a popular way for consumers to make soda and other sparkling drinks at home. However, this device offers a portable option for those who are looking for a more eco-friendly way to enjoy sparking beverages. BubbleCap is a handheld device that provides an alternative to [larger soda-making machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sodastream-enso). To use the [portable carbonator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-soda-maker), simply fill an old soda bottle with water and then place the BubbleCap on top. The device will guide the CO2 into the water in order to produce a carbonated beverage. BubbleCap not only provides an easy way for consumers to enjoy sparkling water on the go, but it also provides a solution for [reusing PET bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sodastream-sustainability-concierge). As a result, BubbleCap is an eco-friendly drinking accessory that is perfect for traveling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Handheld Carbonation Devices:** This trend is disrupting home carbonation accessories and creates opportunities for innovative portable carbonation devices. - **Eco-friendly Drinking Accessories:** This trend is disrupting traditional drinking accessory industry and creates opportunities for innovative eco-friendly products. - **On-the-go Beverages:** This trend is disrupting the traditional beverage industry and creates opportunities for innovative portable carbonation solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliances:** This industry can benefit from including portable carbonators as options in their home carbonation machines. - **Beverage:** This industry can benefit from creating sustainable and portable options for carbonated beverages. - **Travel Retail:** This industry can benefit from including eco-friendly drinking accessories and portable carbonation solutions in their product lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Carbonation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerflo-for-hydro-flask.md) - [Portable Water-Carbonating Canteens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-water-bottle.md) - [Self-Contained Water Carbonation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aer1-system.md) - [Portable Sparkling Water Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ote-sparkling-water-machine.md) - [Mineralizing Water-Sanitizing Carbonators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon8-onetouch-sparkling-water-maker.md) - [Drink-Carbonating Beverage Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sodastream-mix.md) - [Carbonated Beverage Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-infizz-fusion.md) - [Home Beverage Carbonators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnifizz.md) - [Automatic Water Carbonators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sodastream-one-touch.md)