Why use vacuum to infuse drinks?

Vacuum is used to speed up the process of infusion. When you create the perfect infused drink, the vacuum no longer has to do its work. So it's up to you whether you should use vacuum as it determines the taste of the water, liquor or spirits.

Using vacuum to infuse drinks, speeds up the process by at least 5x. So when you want to create healthy flavoured water, you are done in 5 minutes instead of 30. And by using vacuum, more flavour and vitamins are extracted from the ingredients making it not only more delicious but also healthier. So why wait until it's finished when you can start drinking almost right away. 

When you infuse and/or store infused water, spirits or other liquids in plastic containers, there is always a risk of chemicals slowly leaching into your drinks. Especially when those containers are routinely washed in the dishwasher. Yes, the materials may have been labelled as ‘food approved’, but the effects over time when directly in contact with food are still uncertain.

Apart from the chemical problem, there is evidence that tiny pieces of plastic called “microplastics” and “nanoplastics” separate from containers and end up in the content of the container. These plastic particles end up in the body, which poses severe health risks.

Glass, however, does not leach chemicals and does not disintegrate into your infused drinks. It has been a safe and trusted way of storing and preparing foods for centuries. And of course: 100% recyclable and sustainable!

The great thing of Airtender infusing solutions is that you can also use the jar to store your infusion in. Take out the ingredients when you want to store it under vacuum, to prevent the process from going. Put the lid back on without the vacuum to slow down the process of infusing.