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Breville has announced the launch of its first sparkling beverage water maker, called InFizz Fusion. Available in five colours – sea salt, black truffle, olive tapenade, damson blue and brushed stainless steel –the machine has the capability to carbonate a variety of beverages, including fresh juices, wine, alcohol, coffee and tea, in addition to water. The InFizz Fusion is said to stand out due to its pressure control system, the FusionCap, which allows direct carbonation of flavoured beverages without the risk of overflow or requiring additional sparkling water to existing mixes. Breville explained that by enhancing natural base ingredients instead of using processed flavour drops post-carbonation, drinks maintain their full flavour throughout. InFizz Fusion gives users the flexibility to carbonate various beverages, experiment with pre-bottled drinks and restore flat liquids for enhanced flavour. The InFizz Fusion offers a "twist and tilt" action for bottle engagement and release and a "die-cast lever" for carbonation application, "making it an incredibly easy product to use," the company said. Sabrina Smith, global category manager at Breville, said: "We are thrilled to be launching the InFizz Fusion just in time for everyone to enjoy their favourite drinks throughout the spring and summer. This is a product that opens up countless possibilities for the types of drinks that can be enjoyed throughout the day, while taking their flavor to the next level." "The InFizz Fusion opens up a whole new way for our customers to experiment and enjoy drinks like they've never experienced before at home: from all-natural fizzy juice for the kids to sparkling ice teas, flavourful fresh non-alcoholic cocktails, to entertaining with carbonated sangria and margaritas – just to name a few." Otto Romer, head of cuisine, chemistry and experience R&D at Breville, added: "Science can explain why carbonated drinks simply taste better. When a liquid is injected with carbon dioxide gas, the gas reacts with water to form carbonic acid, which has a taste that your tongue can actually detect – and one that accents the flavour of the beverage. At the same time, carbonation bubbles in the nose and mouth trigger other sensors in the brain, unlocking a more exciting, multi-sensory flavour experience." In addition, Breville is releasing InFizz Aqua alongside the InFizz Fusion, designed specifically for carbonating water without the FusionCap feature.