Binchotan Charcoal Filter S

Binchotan Binchotan charcoal is a Japanese product, made since the Edo period in the 17th century. It is made from the branches of Ubamegashi, a typical Japanese holm oak with wood so dense it does not float. The wood comes from sustainable sources. Small branches from conscious pruning are reused to make binchotan.

The Binchotan used for water purification requires a very special carbonisation process. In the end, the carbon content of Wakayama Binchotan is 96%. It is considered the purest in the world and is now part of the cultural heritage of the land of the rising sun.

These pieces of charcoal are said to remove the taste and smell from tap water, while purifying it. It is, therefore, a zero-waste alternative to plastic bottles.

More powerful than re-composed carbon cartridges, they capture and retain unwanted molecules from tap water. This is why it tastes so light and palatable.

Binchotan filters attract negative ions that get trapped in the multiple pores of the charcoal. In this way, they absorb chlorine, limescale, heavy metals, pesticides, bacteria, sulphur, and other impurities, without releasing them into the water. It also helps to remineralise and alkalise the water and is recommended for purifying baby bottle water to avoid plastic bottles.