{"product_id":"morihata-binchotan-charcoal","title":"Morihata Purifying Binchotan Charcoal Sticks","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnjoy pure and delicious water year-round with these all-natural purifying binchotan charcoal sticks. Binchotan is widely known to be one of the purest and most effective types of activated charcoal, and its powerful absorptive properties easily attract unwanted chemicals and flavors in tap water. These attractive, glass-like sticks are 100% u\u003c\/span\u003ebame oak \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand are made the time-honored way in W\u003c\/span\u003eakayama Prefecture\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimply add purifying binchotan charcoal sticks to a container of cold water. Wait 4-8 hours and enjoy, refilling the water as you use it; a video tutorial is available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-7avAs77oJ8\" title=\"How to Use Your Binchotan Charcoal Purifying Sticks - YouTube\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Unlike plastic filters, binchotan charcoal sticks are entirely biodegradable and can do wonders for garden soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Morihata Binchotan Charcoal\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRevered in Japan since the Edo Period, binchotan charcoal is a premium activated charcoal that serves as a natural air and water purifier. Its innate detoxifying properties make it a potent addition to many beauty and wellness goods, where it helps to cleanse on a microscopic level. Morihata Purifying Binchotan Charcoal Sticks are made through traditional methods from 100% ubame oak by artisans working in the birthplace of binchotan, the Kishu region of Wakayama Prefecture. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee our full line of binchotan charcoal products \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Binchotan Charcoal Collection - rikumo japan made\" href=\"http:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/charcoal\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/making-of-binchotan-charcoal\" title=\"The Making of Binchotan Charcoal - rikumo journal\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erikumo journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Binchotan charcoal made from u\u003c\/span\u003ebame oak\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAvailable in bags of two or four purifying binchotan charcoal sticks. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach bag includes an assortment of charcoal pieces o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ef roughly the same size, typically about 5\" long and 1\" wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e After opening, rinse and gently brush two sticks of purifying binchotan charcoal. Then, place in boiling water for 10 minutes to activate. Once cool, add sticks to up to one gallon of tap water and let sit for several hours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boil again every three weeks. Two sticks will last three months. Used purifying binchotan charcoal sticks can be broken up and added to your garden to help aerate the soil. Please note that this charcoal \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ecannot\u003c\/span\u003e be used for grilling or burning of any kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWakayama, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morihata International","offers":[{"title":"2 Sticks","offer_id":32682139713616,"sku":"MO-BC-2","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Sticks","offer_id":32682139877456,"sku":"MO-BC-4","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Morihata_Binchotan_Charcoal_2_Sticks-3.jpg?v=1768924713","url":"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/products\/morihata-binchotan-charcoal","provider":"rikumo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}