There are a few option for carbonation the one you asked about with having a tap can be used for carbonated water an example of this here.
Carbonated water tap diy.
Bright and bubbly soda water is one of our favorite ingredients in cocktails mocktails and even in baking plus we love it on its own for drinking as an alternative to water.
In a controlled study in 18 postmenopausal women drinking 34 ounces 1 liter of sodium rich sparkling water daily for 8 weeks led to better calcium retention than drinking plain mineral water.
You can use an inexpensive carbonator cap with a plastic bottle and a co2 tank or build a kegerator for this method.
Having sparkling water on tap is perfect when you want something exciting and refreshing but without any calories or alcohol.
For 2 gallons of water and 1 2 tsp.
A soda stream will cost more about 25 cents to 50 cents per liter depending on level of carbonation you desire.
Of yeast 1 4 tsp.
Plus we really like to add fresh juice or flavors for a healthy.
There are also diy options using a 20lb co2 bottle that just has a hose coming out from under the sink which you can connect to your own bottles and carbonize then as you wish a couple of examples are home.
And for those who find drinking water during the day a chore it.
We love the bubbly stuff especially in the summer.
Start with a clean keg add flavors carbonate and shake and you have diy sparkling water.
It s a great palate cleanser and we drink gallons of carbonated water and lime with our meals.
The absolute cheapest way to make carbonated water will cost only 8 cents per gallon.
If you are not interested in using a seltzer bottle you can learn how to make carbonated water with yeast.