| Brand | BLACK + BLUM |
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| Model Number | EGS001 |
| Colour | Wood |
| Product Dimensions | 11.68 x 1.91 x 2.49 cm; 40.82 g |
| Material | Wood |
| Special Features | Electric Stovetop Compatible |
| Item Weight | 40.8 g |
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BLACK + BLUM Water Sticks| Charcoal Filter Hydration Old Japanese Tradition, 1 Pieces Lasting 6 Months, Wood Black
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| Material | Wood |
| Item weight | 0.09 Pounds |
| Product benefits | Reduce chlorine |
| Brand | BLACK + BLUM |
| UPC | 635292091377 735343030482 |
About this item
- BINCHOTAN CHARCOAL: The Japanese have been doing it for centuries - using a stick of charcoal to purify drinking water
- SIMPLE TO USE: the charcoal stick water filter comes ultra-sonic cleaned, vacuum packed and ready to use, all you need to do is fill your bottle with drinking tap water and enjoy great tasting water
- LONG LASTING: The sticks have a total lifespan of 6 months each, as its effectiveness decreases all you must do is boil it for 10 minutes to rejuvenate
- USE IN ANY BOTTLE: The charcoal water filter sticks are suitable for a bottle, carafe or jug
- HEALTHY HYDRATION: The activated charcoal water filter attracts the ions of contaminants to the surface of the carbon, and at the same time releases minerals such as calcium, iron and magnesium back into the water
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Natural Binchotan Charcoal
Enjoy the benefits of traditional filtering
The Japanese have been purifying their drinking water with a stick of charcoal since the 17th century.
It is renowned for its ability to soften water, add in good minerals, such as calcium, and absorb unwanted tastes or odours, such as chlorine.
Product Features
Benefits of Binchotan Charcoal
Binchotan is an active carbon made from tree branches and is known for its ability to filter out impurities found in water while releasing beneficial minerals.
Bid farewell to unwanted water tastes and odours.
Easy to Prepare
The active charcoal is ready for use from the start due to its vacuum packaging. Simply drop your charcoal into a water bottle or container and wait a bit...
After one hour your water will taste better and just keeps improving the longer you leave it.
How it Works
Binchotan attracts the ions of contaminants to its surface where they are held.
It releases minerals such as calcium, iron and magnesium back into the water which enriches its taste and its healthier for you.
Additional Features
Lasts for up to Six Months
Each charcoal stick has a filtering lifespan of six months.
You will need to recharge your charcoal after three months by boiling it in water for ten minutes and leaving it to dry.
Fits Perfectly in Eau Good Bottle
The Eau Good Water Bottle was specially designed to hold Binchotan charcoal securely in place.
Stay hydrated and take your supercharged water with you wherever you go.
Biodegradable & Reusable
Active charcoal has many secondary uses.
You can put it in your plants to help them grow, use as a deodoriser, or as an effective moisture absorbent material.
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| Price | £16.74£16.74 | — | £26.62£26.62 | — |
| Key Features | The cork and silicone stopper is held securely in place by the stainless steel ring, the fabric finger loop makes this filtered bottle water easy to carry | The spout features a stainless steel screw cap and silicone insert making the water bottle completely leak-proof and provides lasting insulation. Forget about spills or leaks during your daily commute | The 3-in-1 box is truly a diverse food container that allows you to securely transport your lunch, cook dishes in your oven, and even store pre-cooked meals in a freezer | Compact vacuum insulated stainless-steel food flask with robust stainless-steel body and spill proof twist top lid |
| The charcoal stick water filter comes ready to use. The bottle is designed to hold the Binchotan charcoal stick, all you need to do is drop, tilt, and squeeze the bottle to prevent the stick from moving | The water bottle keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12 hours. Enjoy homemade coffee or refreshing drinks anywhere, anytime at the right temperature | The stainless-steel box lid is specially designed with an over-mould silicone to prevent any spills or leaks | The insulated flask will keep your food piping hot for up to 6 hours and cold for 8 hours. Great for healthy eating on the go | |
| The curve of the bottle gives it a natural position for your hand ensuring you comfort | Thanks to the large opening, ice cubes, activated charcoal sticks or fresh fruit can be put into your drink with ease | The vacuum valve on the lid provides extra security and leak proof functionality. Lift the valve to open and push down to securely close | Flask comes with an ergonomic spoon that makes eating from the flask easy and is securely attached to the container body with an artificial leather strap |
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| ASIN | B007KIDP2K |
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| Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | 206,025 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) 125 in Water Filter Jugs |
| Date First Available | 6 Mar. 2012 |
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Customers find the water filter effective at removing chlorine and creating a natural sweetness to their water. They find it functional and environmentally friendly, providing great value for money. Many customers appreciate its ease of use and water quality. However, opinions differ on its durability and fit.
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Customers like the taste of the water filter. They say it removes chlorine and creates a natural sweetness.
"...belief that that water is excellent and it just creates a natural sweetness to the water, which I also read in another review, before I decided to..." Read more
"...I am delighted with the resulting filtered water it makes our water taste really sweet and as good as any expensive bottled mineral water and best..." Read more
"I love using these to filter my water. The taste is instant.. you can tell it works. I am able to drink water as it's got an agreeable taste." Read more
"Water tastes great once I added it to our drinking water tank. And it had been horrid before. Britta filters alone couldn't make it better...." Read more
Customers like the functionality of the water filter. They say it works well and looks good. Some customers mention that it leaves a slight off taste, but overall they find it refreshing and worth trying.
"Excellent product. I have used it for about 2 weeks and found it is great and providing naturally sweet water...." Read more
"...It works like a dream taking out the chlorine and impurities. I looked at the hundreds of good reviews and was a bit sceptical but I'm so fed..." Read more
"...It works wonders!..." Read more
"...Another great item and design by Black + Blum, will definitely order another one as soon as the new one expires!..." Read more
Customers appreciate the water filter. They find it easy to use and a good alternative to filters that require frequent cartridge changes. The filter helps remove chlorine from water, reduces pollutants by at least a third, and is biodegradable.
"...I decided to buy 2 sticks. As this helps to remove chlorine from 3 litres of water - 1 stick for 1.5 litres of water...." Read more
"...I am delighted with the resulting filtered water it makes our water taste really sweet and as good as any expensive bottled mineral water and best..." Read more
"...It works, it's cheap, its eco friendly." Read more
"Perfect for filtering our tap water, have been using these for a year or so now and our water taste so much better. Easy to use and refresh." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the water filter. They find it simple to use and save money by not having to buy filters. It's cheaper than buying bottled water in non-recyclable plastic, and better for the environment. Many consider it a worthwhile purchase.
"...water it makes our water taste really sweet and as good as any expensive bottled mineral water and best of all no plastic waste going into landfil..." Read more
"...It works, it's cheap, its eco friendly." Read more
"...Its definitely better for the env + wallet than buying bottled water, so i highly recommend it...." Read more
"...One star knocked off because it is pricey...." Read more
Customers find the water filter easy to use and install. It comes with clear instructions for usage and cleaning. They find it simple to use anywhere and recommend it.
"...Easy to use and refresh." Read more
"...feels great in the hand, the refills are easy to get and super easy to install...." Read more
"...But the cheapest and easiest water filter out there and saving me cash on glass water bottles" Read more
"...Easy for the kids to help themselves throughout the day too. Well worth the purchase - Save's money and the environment." Read more
Customers like the water quality. They mention it's clear and tastes good. The charcoal filter sticks seem genuine. It makes tap water taste lovely and imparts calcium, which is great for vegans who can find it difficult to get.
"...I do have a very strong belief that that water is excellent and it just creates a natural sweetness to the water, which I also read in another..." Read more
"...The taste is instant.. you can tell it works. I am able to drink water as it's got an agreeable taste." Read more
"...thats good as teh water quality is generally good but can be variable, sometimes it feels like it has a lot more chlorine than at other times...." Read more
"Every time i make my tea the water is crystal clear. where as before with the brita filter it still had some cal or whatever it is on top...." Read more
Customers have different views on the durability of the water filter. Some find it long-lasting, sustainable, and good quality. Others report issues like broken charcoal sticks or a filter that doesn't last for the advertised period.
"...was a bit aprehensive as it seemed too good to be true , the filter lasts for 3 months then just needs to be boiled in water for it to last another..." Read more
"...fed up with plastic crap. I'm so happy with it and you can use it for 6 months, after that you can cut it up and use it in shoes to keep them..." Read more
"...pls don't be fooled by what the desciption says... this defo will NOT last for 6 months!" Read more
"...Still, I find binchotan definitely alters the taste and quality of tap water - it definitely makes it 'softer.'..." Read more
Customers have different opinions about the fit of the water filter. Some find it a nice size that fits well in their hands and effectively filters water. Others mention it's too big, doesn't fit in their bottles, or has large sticks that don't sit properly.
"...We also have no scum on the surface of the water, no scale at all in our kettle and clean cups!! So, sorry...." Read more
"...The stick itself is very small so I was a little apprehensive about whether it would work in a 1.5litre bottle...." Read more
"Just arrived, it's a nice size, I don't have the bottle so I will use it in a glass jug that I already have...." Read more
"Easy to use. Just need a bigger jug as 8 hours is quite a time to get best results and during the day when in use we might only get one." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 September 2017Style Name: 1 Piece (Foil)Size Name: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseExcellent product. I have used it for about 2 weeks and found it is great and providing naturally sweet water. I have followed the instructions on the packaging, which directed that the water be left for 8 hours before drinking. This I do in the evening and let it stay in the bottle all over the night until the next morning. I leave the water and water bottle on the kitchen counter as it seems to work well for me. I did leave it in the fridge on an occassion but found that the chilled water was not suited to me as much as room temperature water is. A really excellent item. I did look into testing the product to see, if it actually did remove the chlorine from the water, by purchasing strips, that you dip into the water. Though, I decided not to go ahead as that would have meant spending more money. I do have a very strong belief that that water is excellent and it just creates a natural sweetness to the water, which I also read in another review, before I decided to go ahead and purchase the item. I decided to buy 2 sticks. As this helps to remove chlorine from 3 litres of water - 1 stick for 1.5 litres of water. Think the item is going to last ages for me as I am the only one that uses it and drinks from the purified water. I really would recommend to anyone else who wants NO chlorine in their water. The taste for me, just shows me how good it is and if water is in a bottle and you remove the lid to quickly smell, there is no smell of chlorine. So all good, really.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 June 2017Style Name: 1 Piece (Foil)Size Name: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseThe water in the area where I live has a strong chemical smell when it comes from the tap and for many years I have used a filter jug to be able to drink the water without the awful chemical taste. However I am trying to cut back on my use of plastic and as the filters are also expensive to replace every month I decided to try this charcoal alternative. I was a bit aprehensive as it seemed too good to be true , the filter lasts for 3 months then just needs to be boiled in water for it to last another 3 months, after this time it can be use as a deoderiser for shoes, cat litter etc or just broken up and put on your garden. I am delighted with the resulting filtered water it makes our water taste really sweet and as good as any expensive bottled mineral water and best of all no plastic waste going into landfil every month and its cheaper so it has been win win all round for me. I also had to contact the seller for help and had an immediate, courteous, helpful reply excellent service all round I would highly recomend this product and this seller.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 May 2019Style Name: 1 Piece (Foil)Size Name: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseGot myself one of these because the water here tastes so horrible that I used to use bottled water for drinking. It works like a dream taking out the chlorine and impurities.
I looked at the hundreds of good reviews and was a bit sceptical but I'm so fed up with plastic crap.
I'm so happy with it and you can use it for 6 months, after that you can cut it up and use it in shoes to keep them fresh or draws and wardrobes, you can also put bits in plants helps them grow, compost as well or chuck it on the bbq.
Water tastes better after an hour, tastes great after 4 hours and amazing after 8 hours so I've ordered another one to rotate my big jugs for an all day supply.
It works, it's cheap, its eco friendly.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2020Style Name: 1 Piece (Foil)Size Name: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseWater tastes great once I added it to our drinking water tank. And it had been horrid before. Britta filters alone couldn't make it better.
Now this little thing is added and it's delicious.
One star knocked off because it is pricey.
Also - one thing to note is that the information here says it lasts six months and can be boiled to reactivate.
However, the information provided on the packet states that it should be boiled after 3 months.
So it is left unclear whether it needs to be boiled at 3 months. Also whether boiling it at 6 months will make it last a further 3 months?
Or at 6 months it is done?
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 May 2024Style Name: 1 Piece (Foil)Size Name: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseI love using these to filter my water. The taste is instant.. you can tell it works. I am able to drink water as it's got an agreeable taste.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 February 2021Style Name: 1 Piece (Foil)Size Name: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseI just popped it in a steel water bottle which i just use at night, and every night the water doesnt taste of anything, it just tastes of nothing. thats good as teh water quality is generally good but can be variable, sometimes it feels like it has a lot more chlorine than at other times. everyone in the family agrees it tastes better than straight out of the tap. Its definitely better for the env + wallet than buying bottled water, so i highly recommend it. It will rattle around if you are carrying a bottle with you, so best for bottles that are stationary.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 September 2023Style Name: 1 Piece (Foil)Size Name: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified PurchasePerfect for filtering our tap water, have been using these for a year or so now and our water taste so much better. Easy to use and refresh.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 August 2013Style Name: 1 Piece (Foil)Size Name: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseI fell in love with the romantic notion of purifying water following a tradition which is supposed to be centuries old. I bought a glass jar for the purpose. I boiled my charcoal in water to prime it. Then I put it in my glass jar and filled it with tap water. Did it overnight so that the water was cleaned for the eight hours required. Made our teas in the morning - need more water. No, wait - another eight hours? You have got to be kidding me. Perhaps this works in Japan in the countryside where each family has two barrels of water on the go and a mother at home the whole day to top up the water. It is totally impractical for me. In addition, it does not soften the water. I can confirm that the water tastes slightly better than pure tap water, but then again so might water allowed to sit for eight hours, without the filter. There was, disappointingly, still scum on the surface of the tea. So i have given in to modern technology and purchased a standard water filter jug which cleans and softens the water in seconds. The water from the filter jug tastes better than the charcoal filtered water too. We also have no scum on the surface of the water, no scale at all in our kettle and clean cups!!
So, sorry. Romantic notion, but not up to the task.
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AlexandreReviewed in Spain on 19 June 20205.0 out of 5 stars Filtro de agua natural.
Style Name: 1 Piece (Foil)Size Name: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseEl Binchotan, aunque parezca increíble para quien nunca lo ha comprado funciona. Nosotros buscábamos la manera de no venir cargados de botellas del súper. Primero probamos el sistema de que nos trajesen las botellas de 20 litros con dispensador, pero siempre nos quedábamos sin agua al día siguiente de pasar la furgoneta de reparto. El Binchotan es un simple palo que pones en una jarra llena de agua y pasadas tres horas no sabe a cloro ni nada. Esta ha sido la mejor solución y sin plástico.
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valentina scapinelloReviewed in Italy on 7 August 20185.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo prodotto, consigliatissimo!
Style Name: 1 Piece (Foil)Size Name: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseVeramente fantastico! Ne ho tre e li uso per l'acqua di tutta la famiglia (circa sei litri al giorno) il sapore migliora tantissimo e l'ecosostenibilità di questo prodotto è veramente altissima. Anche il packaging è ridotto al minimo. Sono entusiasta, lo consiglio
Secret santaReviewed in the United States on 21 July 20135.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
Style Name: 1 Piece (Foil)Size Name: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseI have been looking for a water filter that does not contain plastic, easy to use, and economical. Ive been using a brita water filter but i hate the fact that the water sits in plastic all the time...... These are great! Reasonably priced, easy to use and taste great! I drink a lot of water. So I purchased a ceramic water crock dispenser that fits nicely on my kitchen counter. I have two glass growlers that each have a charcoal stick in them. I keep those full so they can filter overnight and that way I always have fresh water available to put in my dispenser. I'm so happy I finally have a safe and easy water dispenser. It cost me a one time fee of $40 for crock and then it will be $16 a YEAR for the charcoal(since I use 2 at a time). And after 6 months you can use your charcoal as air purifiers for closets, decoration or to burn! It's awesome!
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MarisolReviewed in Germany on 13 February 20145.0 out of 5 stars Einfach und preiswert
Style Name: 1 Piece (Foil)Size Name: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseDie Handhabung ist mehr als simpel...den Kohlestab für 10Minuten abkochen, danach ist er einsatzbereit. Der Wassergeschmack ist sehr gut, also neutral.
Prima finde ich auch die Haltbarkeit (2x3Monate) und die weitere Verwendbarkeit der Kohle als Blumendünger etc. Kein Müll (außer der sehr reduzierten Verpackung), kein Plastik (wie bei anderen Wasserfiltern) und keine hohen Kosten für die Filter...für mich perfekt!
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alexandre quoyReviewed in France on 28 November 20245.0 out of 5 stars Top
Style Name: 1 Piece (Foil)Size Name: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseFait le travail pour boire une eau un peu plus '' saine''









