EAU CARAFE
€44.95
- An elegant 1.1 litre hand-blown glass carafe that filters your water using a traditional Japanese Binchotan charcoal method for a cleaner, purified taste. Following on from the success of our Eau Good filter water bottle, we have added this elegant, hand-blown glass carafe to the range. It includes one binchotan active charcoal filter (6 months life) and will make your tap water taste great! Find out more about the charcoal filter in our FAQ tab above.
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- EC002
- Hand-blown borosilicate glass
- Natural cork stopper / food grade silicone cap
- Includes x1 binchotan active charcoal filter (6 months life) - Makes tap water taste great!
- IMPORTANT: Please make sure your bottle is filled when placing your charcoal to avoid any breakages
- Suitable for fridge doors
- W 10cm H 29cm
- A 1.1 litre carafe
- Weight: 380g
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Where did Binchotan charcoal come from?
Thought to have been initially introduced about 1,200 years ago in Japan by a scholar named Kukai, this amazing natural material only became popular thanks to Binchuya Chozaemon during the Edo Period, around the 17th century.
What is the process for making Binchotan charcoal?
Firstly, the wood (sustainably sourced) is placed in a low temperature kiln for a long time, then, near to the end of the burning process, the temperature is suddenly increased to about 1000 degrees celsius. This causes the wood to become red and hot. It’s immediately removed from the oven and placed underneath a mixture of sand, ash and soil. This causes the wood to rapidly cool, making the surface hard and smooth, and often leaves a whitish residue. If you tap the wood, you might hear a clear, metallic sound.
What makes it a good water filter?
What capacity does one charcoal stick filter?
One charcoal stick filter can be used in 1.1L of water for about 3 months if used every day. If you have a larger container or vessel you want to filter, simply increase the number of charcoal filters.
How long does each stick last?
Each charcoal stick lasts about 3 months, if you’re using our ‘Eau Carafe’ (or another with similar capacity), and you fill it every day. After this time, you can simply boil it for 10 minutes to ‘recharge’ it and use it for an additional 3 months.
Should I throw away my charcoal stick when it’s finished?
Definitely not, charcoal has got some great secondary uses, including adding nutrients to the soil of houseplants, deodorising shoes, laundry baskets and cat litters. It even acts as a dehumidifier in your wardrobe or drawers!
Does the charcoal need to be washed or cleaned?
Does the charcoal need to be washed or cleaned.
Can I add things to flavour my water if I also use a charcoal stick?
Please refrain from flavouring your water when you use a Binchotan charcoal filter.
Am I able to wash my carafe with soap?
You can wash the carafe with soap, but be sure to remove the charcoal first.
Do you sell Binchotan charcoal by itself?
Yes, we do. We sell Binchotan Charcoal in packs of 4 here.
Is charcoal dangerous if swallowed?
No, it isn’t. Active charcoal tablets are often prescribed to treat a number of different medical issues, like upset stomachs, high cholesterol, and even hangovers..
Is the eau carafe dishwasher safe?
The glass bottle and silicone cap are dishwasher safe, but the cork top is not. Separate the silicone cap from the cork stopper before dishwashing.
Do I need to wash the carafe regularly?
When water is left in the bottle for long periods of time, mould spores can form. The binchotan charcoal removes the chlorine from drinking water, so you might notice it forming more quickly than normal. This is nothing to worry about, as long as you refill it with fresh water every few days, clean the carafe and silicone cap regularly and don’t drink stale water that has been sitting in the carafe for more than a few days.
How do I clean the cork stopper?
Cork can darken over time through use. We recommend washing in warm soapy water, to wash away finger marks.
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Features
HAND BLOWN GLASS & NATURAL CORK STOPPERA beautiful combination of materials. The borosilicate glass is skilfully hand blown and the natural cork is sustainably sourced in Portugal. The silicone cover on the cork makes it easier to clean and prolongs the life of the stopper.
A beautiful combination of materials. The borosilicate glass is skilfully hand blown and the natural cork is sustainably sourced in Portugal. The silicone cover on the cork makes it easier to clean and prolongs the life of the stopper.
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
The hand blown glass has an organic feminine form that magnifies the beauty of the water it holds, but also makes it a delight to hold and pour from.
FITS ALL FRIDGE DOORS
The carafe has been designed to make sure it fits in all fridge doors, so it is not too wide or high.
A WORD FROM THE DESIGNER
We wanted to create an iconic design that celebrated the water it held. The hand blown glass has an organic form that magnifies the beauty of the water, but also makes it a delight to hold and pour from. The simple curves and generous cork stopper, make it a timeless piece that will sit well in any environment. William Morris was a 19th century English designer (as well as being a poet, novelist, translator, and socialist activist). We are strong believers in his saying that you should "have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful". Our carafe design is both useful and beautiful in equal measure. It will become one of those cherished items that you will genuinely enjoy using every day.
Introducing Binchotan charcoal
Why use Binchotan Charcoal?
It may seem counter intuitive to purify your drinking water with a stick of charcoal, but the Japanese have been doing it for centuries. Binchotan is an active carbon made from tree branches and is renowned for its ability to soften water, add good minerals and absorb unwanted tastes and odours, such as chlorine.
How does it work?
Your charcoal is ready to use. Simply fill your bottle/carafe with drinking (potable) tap water and wait for the charcoal to filter impurities from the water. Leaving it overnight is ideal, but you will taste the difference after just one hour. Then, enjoy great tasting water! You can use the charcoal in our EAU CARAFE, or any bottle for that matter. Wait for the charcoal to filter the water overnight is ideal, but you will taste the difference after just one hour. Then, enjoy great tasting water!
How long does it last?
With time, you will notice a decrease in the filter’s effectiveness on the water taste. You can then recharge it by simply boiling it for ten minutes. The boiling washes out the impurities and frees the charcoal up to absorb some more. Some people have more sensitive taste buds than others so if you notice the decline in taste before 3 months has passed, then it is absolutely fine to boil it at that stage too. Giving it a total life span of six months, as long as it delivers the desired effect, it means it is working!
Broken charcoal?
It still works just the same! Not sure? Well, if you want to know more about Binchotan such as where it comes from and what you can do with it at the end of its life, please see the FAQ tab at the top of this page.
