![]() It also has wifi and voice control capabilities, which don’t necessarily seem like things you’d need in an ice maker - but as the old saying goes, go big or go home. Widely considered to be the gold standard among at-home nugget ice makers, the GE Profile Opal 2.0 can produce an impressive 24 pounds of ice per day. Pros: This is a fast-producing, high-capacity, top-notch nugget ice maker.Ĭons: It isn’t cheap, and it requires valuable counter space. We’ve taken a close look at the best nugget ice makers on the market today to narrow down our list of favorites. Since it’s not always practical to visit a restaurant purely for the purpose of ice acquisition, nugget ice enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that it’s possible to make this coveted creation right at home. The clever shape melts slowly, keeps drinks cold, and is fun to chew on afterward. Nugget ice is small enough to pack into a cup or glass, while the compressed layers of frozen water comprising each well-honed nugget allow liquid to flow around - and indeed nearly through - each piece of ice. No surprise, then, that so many folks have a thing for nugget ice.Īlso known as pellet ice or even Sonic ice, the superiority of nugget ice comes from its diminutive size and irresistible texture. Too much ice, and there’s not enough room for the intended beverage too little, and we’re left with a watered-down tipple. Maybe we’re served the occasional cocktail with a remarkably precise cube, or we find ourselves in a hotel room with an ice bucket, and we’ll think, “cool” (with no pun intended, of course) and move on with our day.īut anyone who has lamented the rapid melting of ice - with nothing to show for the crystalline cubes other than a diluted drink - can understand the importance of shape and quantity. ![]() Most of us probably don’t spend much time thinking about ice.
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