Black and Blum - Eau Good bottle with charcoal filter - Black
{"id":4344911265834,"title":"Black and Blum - Eau Good bottle with charcoal filter - Black","handle":"black-and-blum-eau-good-bottle-with-charcoal-filter-black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA filter water bottle that uses a traditional Japanese Binchotan charcoal to make your tap water taste great.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBPA free Tritan™, cork, stainless steel, silicone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes x1 binchotan active charcoal filter (6 months life)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic email updates for when to boil and replace charcoal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW 8.5cm H 24cm \/ W 3.3\" H 9.4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e800 ml 27 floz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the history of Binchotan charcoal\u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe origins are not completely clear, but it is believed that a form of Binchotan charcoal (sometimes referred to as 'white charcoal') was introduced to Japan by a Japanese monk and scholar called Kukai 1,200 years ago. It was during the Edo Period (17th century) that a man called Binchuya Chozaemon made it popular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is it made\u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainably sourced wood is placed in a kiln and charred at a relatively low temperature for some time, then, near the end of the process, the kiln temperature is raised to about 1000 degree Celsius to make the wood red-hot. The charcoal is then removed and quickly covered with a special powder made from earth, sand and ash, and this gives the charcoal surface a whitish hue (explaining the name 'white charcoal'). The rapid rise in temperature, followed by a rapid cooling, incinerates the bark and leaves a smooth, hard surface. If you strike it, you'll hear a clear, metallic sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does it work\u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinchotan charcoal has an incredibly porous surface with tiny cavities oriented in many directions. Just 1 gram has a surface area in excess of 500 m2 (about one tenth the size of a football field). It is also known as active carbon as the ions of contaminants are attracted to the surface of the carbon, where they will be held. It is also able to release minerals such as calcium, iron and magnesium back into the water which enhances its taste and health benefits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long will it last\u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are using your Binchotan with our 'eau good' bottle and fill it up once a day, then it should last three months. You are then able to recharge it by boiling it in water for ten minutes and then leaving to dry in sunlight. You should be able to keep recharging it for a further three months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat other uses does the binchotan have\u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you have finished using your binchotan as a water filter, it still has many secondary uses. If you break it up and put it in your house plants, it will add nutrients to the soil that will help the plant to grow. Because of its porous surface, it can be used as a deodoriser to remove unwanted odors in your cat litter, laundry basket, nappy bin or shoes. Binchotan is also an effective moisture absorbent, and can help absorb humidity in the air if placed in a wardrobe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need to wash my charcoal\u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour binchotan charcoal is already washed and ready to use. Please do not wash with detergent or soap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use my binchotan with flavoured water (fruit infused or tea)?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease do not use with flavoured cordials, fruit infusions or tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I wash my bottle with soap and leave the charcoal in it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease remove the binchotan from the bottle before washing with soap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it dangerous if I swallow a bit of charcoal\u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccasionally you will notice tiny particles \/ fragments of the charcoal in the water, but do not be alarmed as it will do you no harm if you swallow them (active charcoal tablets are prescribed to treat diarrhoea, indigestion and flatulence).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I clean my bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe advise to wash this by hand with hot soapy water and a bottle brush. Although the bottle and metal clamp are dishwasher safe, the fabric tag will not withstand frequent dishwashes. The silicon seal on the cork can be removed and is dishwasher safe. The cork is not dishwasher safe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I prevent mould from forming on the silicone covering the cork stopper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMake sure you do not leave water sitting in your bottle, when you are not using it (for more than one day). Remove the stopper and allow it dry out. 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 even quicker than normal. This is nothing to worry about, as long as you are refilling regularly, cleaning the bottle regularly and not drinking stale water that has been sitting in the bottle for more than a day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean mould from the silicone covering the cork stopper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend using neat lemon juice, followed by boiling water, to kill and wash away mould that has formed on the silicone.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","published_at":"2019-12-05T03:55:19+00:00","created_at":"2019-12-05T03:55:19+00:00","vendor":"Black \u0026 Blum","type":"Eau Good black","tags":[],"price":400,"price_min":400,"price_max":400,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":2400,"compare_at_price_min":2400,"compare_at_price_max":2400,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":31416637718570,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"EG005 BLACK","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Black and Blum - 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It was during the Edo Period (17th century) that a man called Binchuya Chozaemon made it popular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is it made\u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainably sourced wood is placed in a kiln and charred at a relatively low temperature for some time, then, near the end of the process, the kiln temperature is raised to about 1000 degree Celsius to make the wood red-hot. The charcoal is then removed and quickly covered with a special powder made from earth, sand and ash, and this gives the charcoal surface a whitish hue (explaining the name 'white charcoal'). The rapid rise in temperature, followed by a rapid cooling, incinerates the bark and leaves a smooth, hard surface. If you strike it, you'll hear a clear, metallic sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does it work\u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinchotan charcoal has an incredibly porous surface with tiny cavities oriented in many directions. Just 1 gram has a surface area in excess of 500 m2 (about one tenth the size of a football field). It is also known as active carbon as the ions of contaminants are attracted to the surface of the carbon, where they will be held. It is also able to release minerals such as calcium, iron and magnesium back into the water which enhances its taste and health benefits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long will it last\u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are using your Binchotan with our 'eau good' bottle and fill it up once a day, then it should last three months. You are then able to recharge it by boiling it in water for ten minutes and then leaving to dry in sunlight. You should be able to keep recharging it for a further three months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat other uses does the binchotan have\u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you have finished using your binchotan as a water filter, it still has many secondary uses. If you break it up and put it in your house plants, it will add nutrients to the soil that will help the plant to grow. Because of its porous surface, it can be used as a deodoriser to remove unwanted odors in your cat litter, laundry basket, nappy bin or shoes. Binchotan is also an effective moisture absorbent, and can help absorb humidity in the air if placed in a wardrobe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need to wash my charcoal\u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour binchotan charcoal is already washed and ready to use. Please do not wash with detergent or soap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use my binchotan with flavoured water (fruit infused or tea)?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease do not use with flavoured cordials, fruit infusions or tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I wash my bottle with soap and leave the charcoal in it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease remove the binchotan from the bottle before washing with soap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it dangerous if I swallow a bit of charcoal\u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccasionally you will notice tiny particles \/ fragments of the charcoal in the water, but do not be alarmed as it will do you no harm if you swallow them (active charcoal tablets are prescribed to treat diarrhoea, indigestion and flatulence).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I clean my bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe advise to wash this by hand with hot soapy water and a bottle brush. Although the bottle and metal clamp are dishwasher safe, the fabric tag will not withstand frequent dishwashes. The silicon seal on the cork can be removed and is dishwasher safe. The cork is not dishwasher safe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I prevent mould from forming on the silicone covering the cork stopper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMake sure you do not leave water sitting in your bottle, when you are not using it (for more than one day). Remove the stopper and allow it dry out. 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 even quicker than normal. This is nothing to worry about, as long as you are refilling regularly, cleaning the bottle regularly and not drinking stale water that has been sitting in the bottle for more than a day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean mould from the silicone covering the cork stopper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend using neat lemon juice, followed by boiling water, to kill and wash away mould that has formed on the silicone.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}
