You can’t just plug it in and forget it. You need Bevi pods—those little plastic cartridges of flavor concentrate. A box of 12 pods costs around $120 to $150. That’s roughly the price of a nice dinner for two, but instead you get plain, mango, and “Watermelon Mint” that will make you feel like a health influencer.
Also, the machine needs a dedicated water line. If your office kitchen looks like a disaster zone, you’ll need a plumber. That might set you back another $200 to $500 for installation. Suddenly, your cheap water machine costs as much as a modest vacation. But hey, no sand in your shoes.
And let’s not forget the social cost. Once you have a Bevi Standup 20, you become the unofficial beverage curator for every visitor. “Oh, you’ve never tried Watermelon Mint? Let me get you one.” Your coworkers will start treating you like the office sommelier. It’s a heavy burden, but someone has to bear it.
Bevi brings on executives from Amazon Robotics and Boston Dynamics to
Is It Worth It for Your Home?
Look, unless you’re a tech CEO who drinks only carbonated unicorn tears, a Bevi Standup 20 in your home is absolutely bonkers. You can get a countertop sparkling water maker for $100. But if you’re the kind of person who buys a $5,000 espresso machine just to make one cup a day, then yes, this is your jam. You do you, millionaire.
Personally, I’d rather spend that money on a used kayak and a lifetime supply of Topo Chico. But that’s just me. The Bevi Standup 20 is for people who want their water to have a personality. Or for companies that want to brag about their “hydration culture” on LinkedIn.
