SodaStream vs. Keurig: which is the best investment?

Who would have thought that the 2013 would like to see such a disclosure of a variety of House beverage options? In particular, the Americans showed they were ready to take the means of production of the drink out of the hands of bigwigs, such as Coca Cola and Starbucks and take matters into their own hands.The two companies were ready for the market, Sodastream international (NASDAQ: SODA) – which focuses on domestic production of soda and Keurig – which has a coffee house offering production. Both have worked to bring the quality of the beverages served in restaurants and shops.SodaStream is having a nice year. The company's primary offering is a machine and the process by which consumers can make their own carbonated drinks in their homes. Not only selling the machine required for soda water, also sell flavorings.The stock started out about $46,12 2013 before soaring over $76,00 in June. Those who sold at the top were no doubt counting their lucky star, as the stock quickly sold in July and hit a bottom below $ 58. Since then, the stock has traded mostly in the range of $ 54-$ 65, with lots of ups and downs in the process. Stock now sits at just under $ 55 per share.2013 has not been a good year for investors to SodaStream who suffer from high blood pressure.Related: Verizon vs AT&T: which is the best investment?Keurig is a subsidiary of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (NASDAQ: GMCR) that is having a very respectable year with regard to the stock price. The stock began the year just above $42,00. After a fairly steady climb the stock is topped at less than $89,00 in August. Investors who hold the stock earlier this year and sold near the Summit would have more than doubled their money.It would be a good idea to sell, as the stock is heavily retreat and reached a low in November of just $58,18. For those who resisted the fall in prices, would pay their patience. After showing that his single cup coffee brewing system, K-Cup, was just what they wanted consumers, the stock rebounded well and is now trading over $75,00 per share.In many ways, comparing these two companies is a bit like comparing apples and oranges. Green Mountain has a market capitalization larger than SodaStream and has a much more diverse range of products. But hot new product of Green Mountain, K-Cup, is in direct competition with single soda-bottle on SodaStream machines.Both sell aromas and concentrate on the convenience of being able to produce small amounts of your favorite drink in your home. Although both had its ups and downs this year, Green Mountain seems to have found its footing, while SodaStream is still struggling to find its way.-Published In: Keurig K-cup of Coca-Cola General StarbucksMarkets best of Benzinga(c) Benzinga.com 2013. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.