Ice cube trays go high tech thanks to this handheld machine that’s on sale

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By TEAM COMMERCEMashable Deals2019-05-05 09:00:00 UTC

Unless you reside in a perpetually chilly place like Winterfell, you probably have to make ice just like everyone else. And when the ice chunks you dispense from the fridge suddenly taste funny, you have no choice but to either use leaky, plastic trays that are annoying to operate, or run to the store and purchase bagged ice. Frankly, these options require so much effort just for making frozen water.

Enter Icebreaker Urban Portable Ice Maker — an amazingly simple hand-held ice maker that churns out ice cubes quickly and easily.

Phthalate and BPA-free and EU food-approved, the Icebreaker boasts a mechanical design that doles out ice cubes one by one with just a simple twist. It’s designed for serving at the table, and it can dispense 12 cubes with every use. All you have to do is fill it with water and stick it in the fridge for a few hours. When it’s ready, twist the built-in lid over your glass and wait for the cubes to pop. There’s no need to pound on a surface as you do with standard ice trays.

Unlike ice buckets, the Icebreaker has a bottom tray that collects melted water between servings. Plus, it’s designed to prevent odor absorption, so your ice cubes won’t end up smelling (and tasting) like the meat you just bought from the supermarket.

Available in different packs and colors, you can grab a 2-pack of the Icebreaker for $86. Take your pick between cool gray, pale lemon, umber gray, and sapphire blue. Meanwhile, the 3-pack is also on sale for only $115, also available in the four color choices.