Kishu Charcoal
Kishu Charcoal is a environmentally conscientious product. From its production (100% natural oak branches) to its packaging (recycled paper stock and compostable clear sleeve made from wood pulp), not to mention its many secondary uses!
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$44.99
The ONLY CERTIFIED AND TESTED Activated Charcoal.
To Go:
Kishu Charcoal To Go is the ideal way to bring filtered water on the go; the gym, the car, your bicycle. Ideally placed in any 12-16 ounce water bottle, Kishu begins working immediately bonding with toxins in tap water. We recommend adding tap water in the evening for use the next day. Optimal filtration time 1-2 hours. One stick lasts 4 months. To renew we recommend once per month, place in a shallow pan of water, boil gently 5 minutes, dry out for 20 minutes.
Regular:
Kishu Charcoal Regular is the perfect counter-top water filter solution. Ideally placed in any 1-2 quart pitcher, Kishu begins working immediately, bonding with toxins in tap water. We recommend adding tap water in the evening for use the next day. Optimal filtration time 6 - 8 hours. One stick lasts 4 months. To renew we recommend once per month, place in a shallow pan of water, boil gently 5 minutes, dry out for 20 minutes.
X-Large:
Kishu Charcoal X-Large is the ideal way to ensure plenty of delicious Kishu filtered water for all your cooking and drinking needs. Ideally used in any 3-5 gallon jug, Kishu begins working immediately bonding with toxins. Optimal filtration time is 48 hours. Kishu is simply left in the vessel until it's time to renew - we recommend once per month - simply place in a shallow pan of water, boil gently 5 minutes, dry out for 20 minutes. One stick lasts for 4 months.
For Pets:
Keep your pet's water clean of toxins with Kishu Charcoal for Pets. Simply add Kishu for Pets to any pet water bowl. One stick lasts 4 months.
Kit for "Brita":
Removes Lead, Mercury, Copper, Aluminum, to name just a few metals as well as Pharmaceuticals which can be found in tap water. Includes a 6-month supply of granules - NSF Certified Activated Carbon. Made of Stainless Steel and food-grade Silicone.
Fits in any 'Brita' or 'Brita' style pitcher. Never buy another 'Brita' filter again!
Replacement Granules for "Brita":
6-month supply of granules - NSF Certified Activated Carbon.
Maintenance
Kishu Charcoal should be boiled once per month to keep its pores open. Simply place in a shallow pan of water and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Allow to dry for 30 minutes before reusing. While a small amount of flaking may occur, the stick will stay completely intact; Kishu will NEVER deteriorate. After four months, Kishu should be replaced. Please use the handy boiling schedule, located inside the package label, to keep track of your Kishu stick’s life.
Second Life
Kishu Charcoal has great secondary uses: absorbing odors in the refrigerator (better than baking soda!) or mixed into your garden soil where it will help improve water absorption.
Science
This pure form of carbon readily adsorbs or bonds with toxins, principally metals, at the molecular level. Kishu Charcoal has been found to be effective at reducing: LEAD, MERCURY, COPPER, ALUMINUM, URANIUM, and MOLYBDENUM to name a handful of those we tested. In addition, Kishu Charcoal imparts three minerals: Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium.
Although we have not yet conducted the complicated testing required for Chloramines, in my experience, activated carbon and granulated carbon have been used to remove chloramines. However, the water needs to be in contact with the carbon for an extended period of time in order for this removal to be effective. As is already recommended in general for the use of Kishu Charcoal, the Kishu sticks should be in contact with water overnight to achieve the full effect of chloramine removal.
For the complete testing data, please see the detailed chart and graph below.
James R. Self, Ph.D.
Colorado State University
Soil, Water, Plant Testing Lab
ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE PARTS PER MILLION (PPM)
