Binchotan Charcoal Sticks
備長炭
Traditional binchotan white charcoal sticks from Wakayama. Used for water purification, deodorising, and as far-infrared emitters.
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The Story
The technique of binchotan charcoal-making has been practised in Wakayama for over three hundred years. The charcoal is fired at 1200°C, sealed with a white ash mixture (hence "white charcoal"), and slowly cooled over several days. The result is a material harder and purer than almost any other charcoal in the world.
Details
- Pack of 3 sticks, approx 15cm each
- Rinse before first use; boil to reactivate after one month
- Replace after 3 months of water purification use
- Also effective as a natural deodoriser in refrigerators and shoes
Materials
About This Product
Binchotan is made from ubame oak (Quercus phillyraeoides) fired at high temperature in traditional kilns in Wakayama, creating an extremely dense charcoal with a metallic ring when struck. These sticks are graded for household use: place them in a water carafe to absorb chlorine and release beneficial minerals.
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