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What is a pod and how does it work?

The Flavour Pod is the heart of air up®'s Scentaste™ system — and the secret behind scent-based flavouring. Without it, it's just a water bottle. With it, it's the best water bottle to help you drink more water. ❤️


🔬 The science inside every pod

Each Flavour Pod contains natural aromas — derived from fruits, herbs, and spices — infused into a specially designed fleece material. Here's what happens with every sip:

  1. Air flows through the pod, picking up the natural scent from the fleece

  2. That scented air travels through the straw and into your mouth

  3. When you swallow, the scent moves up to your nose

  4. Your brain registers it as flavour — even though you're drinking just water

It's not magic. It's retronasal olfaction, powered by Scentaste™ technology. 0% sugar. 0% artificials. Just water — flavoured by scent.

Each pod delivers scent-enhanced hydration for at least 5 liters of water, so one pod goes a long way.


🍹 Which flavour is yours?

Our Flavour Pods come in six categories, so there's always something to match your mood:

  • 🍉 Fruits — fresh, light, and naturally fruity

  • 🧃 Soft Drinks — inspired by your favorite fizzy classics

  • 🍹 Mocktails — all the cocktail feel, zero alcohol

  • 🍬 Candy — sweet, playful flavours with zero sugar

  • 🥤 Shakes — creamy-style profiles, zero calories

  • Variety Packs — perfect for mixing, matching, and finding your favorites

Whether you're after something fresh, indulgent, or adventurous — every pod turns plain water into an enjoyable, flavourful experience. And the more you enjoy it, the more water you drink. That's the air up® promise. 💧