How to Create Clear Ice?
Achieving pristine, clear ice is an art, and it all begins with the ice-making process. Whether using an under-counter ice machine or a refrigerator ice maker, both draw water from the household water supply, laden with minerals, fluoride, and various impurities. The secret to the modern ice maker lies in its innovative inverted evaporator system:
- Upward Water Spray: Water is sprayed upward into an inverted evaporator.
- Impurity Removal: Pure water freezes within the evaporator, while impurities are efficiently flushed from the system and directed down the drain.
- Crystal-Clear Result: The outcome is a collection of clean, pure, gourmet ice cubes in the ice bin, guaranteeing crystal-clear ice cubes every time.
| Clear Ice | Cloudy Ice |
| Delivers consistent, slow dilution, allowing you to enjoy the full flavor of your drink even as the ice melts. | May dilute your drink faster due to a higher air and impurities content, masking the flavors and altering the overall taste. |
Contrastingly, with refrigerator ice, water containing impurities directly fills an ice-maker tray, freezing into cloudy ice cubes. Once frozen, these ice cubes are discharged into the bin, resulting in cloudy ice that releases impurities as it melts into beverages.
Always Have Clear Ice
Ice Makers boast a factory-installed drain pump that effectively flushes away melted ice from the storage bin. This continuous process ensures a constant refresh of the ice supply with clean, fresh ice. In contrast, refrigerator ice may allow ice cubes to linger at the bottom of the bin indefinitely, potentially collecting stale odors, tastes, and airborne impurities from the freezer.
Flavor Matters:
Our gourmet, clear ice isn’t just about aesthetics; it also enhances the beverage experience. Featuring a unique shape that resists clumping and has a slower melt rate, ice makers cool drinks without diluting their true flavor. In contrast, refrigerator ice, as it melts in the glass, can introduce flavors and odors acquired from the freezer, along with any dissolved impurities from the water, altering the intended taste of the drink.
In the end, whether you prefer the pristine elegance of clear ice or appreciate the subtle complexities that cloudy ice can bring to your drink, the key is to savor the overall drinking experience. As with many things in the world of beverages, it’s all about finding the balance that suits your taste buds and enhances the enjoyment of your favorite libations.
