{"product_id":"binchotan-x5","title":"Binchotan Charcoal x5","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBaytiz binchotan charcoal: activated charcoal to filter your tap water\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Baytiz Binchotan, enjoy nicer, lighter, clearer water, with less chlorine taste and some unwanted compounds naturally reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe water's pH may be better balanced, and certain minerals may be released by this charcoal stick, made purely from natural wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result: more enjoyable water every day, often preferred to bottled water, and a more eco-friendly solution, with no plastic bottle waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can this activated charcoal stick do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow can Baytiz Binchotan help reduce such a wide range of compounds found in water? It's down to adsorption, a well-known property of activated charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on water quality, activated charcoal can help reduce substances such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echlorine;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emercury;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elead;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebenzene;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einsecticides;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eherbicides;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetergents;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esolvents;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand many other substances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is activated charcoal so highly regarded?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've all heard of activated charcoal: its properties are impressive. It's commonly used in many fields (detox, cosmetics, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt owes this success to its great capacity for \u003cstrong\u003eadsorption\u003c\/strong\u003e (not to be confused with absorption).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdsorption is a molecular phenomenon: activated charcoal, in its solid state, can bind certain molecules through weak Van der Waals forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd among the best-known activated charcoals for filtering water, Binchotan stands apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's the difference between ordinary charcoal and Binchotan?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1) A Japanese heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Binchotan comes from Japan and dates back to the Edo period (17th century).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt that time, as elsewhere, the challenge was already clear: to drink safer water, with fewer impurities that might carry micro-organisms, toxins and other contaminants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese perfected this craft by developing Binchotan, sometimes called “white charcoal”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name “Binchotan” is said to refer to a Japanese merchant who traded it (Bichoya Chosaimon), and to “tan”, meaning “charcoal”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2) The properties that make the difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBinchotan's porous structure is remarkable: a single gram of activated charcoal can have a surface area of more than \u003cstrong\u003e250 m²\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practical terms, this means a large contact surface with the water, and therefore strong adsorption potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe density of its nanometre-scale pores helps bind molecules in the water through physical interactions (Van der Waals forces), particularly non-polar molecules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3) Baytiz natural Binchotan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Baytiz Binchotan was selected for its characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit doesn't float;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit's made from very dense wood from sustainably managed trees;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit's chunky, offering more surface area in contact with the water;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit's \u003cstrong\u003e100% biodegradable\u003c\/strong\u003e;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe packaging is recyclable paper, with no plastic;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit's \u003cstrong\u003e100% natural\u003c\/strong\u003e, vegan and cruelty-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you use Binchotan?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore first use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erinse the Binchotan in hot water (without washing-up liquid);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplace \u003cstrong\u003e1 stick\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1 to 1.5 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e of water;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eleave it for \u003cstrong\u003e4 to 8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e (depending on the result you want and your water quality);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevery \u003cstrong\u003e3 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, boil it for \u003cstrong\u003e10 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e to clean it and reactivate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen enjoy nicer-tasting water every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCutting plastic waste: a simple everyday habit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing fewer plastic bottles means less waste and a smaller carbon footprint from producing and transporting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on how much you drink, using Binchotan every day can help you sharply reduce the number of bottles you get through in a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a practical step:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enicer-tasting water;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eless waste;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand savings over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Baytiz Binchotan?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can have your Binchotan delivered straight to your door within a few days by ordering on our website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBaytiz Binchotan reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNoss — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We're only on day 2 of trying it, but so far we're completely happy with the product. The tap water no longer has the taste that bothered us; it's like drinking bottled water.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNguyen — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“My family and I can really tell the difference: a cleaner, fresher taste. It's natural, with no plastic packaging, and the box is really pretty.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAurore F. — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Very easy to use: you just leave it to work in the water. I use it for my family; it's eco-friendly, economical and natural.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStéphane L. — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Bought to replace Brita-type filters: savings, less plastic and water that's pleasant to drink. 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