Village decor Clay Water Pitcher with lid (1.5 Liter Clay Water jug)

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Lead. Lead enters water when water pipes and tanks of lead corrode and as a result of industrial processes, such as mining, smelting and burning. Lead is very poisonous. Our tap water contains and average of 4.63 micrograms per litre. Our test on water conditioned in the amphora, brought the values down to less than 1 microgram per litre. Natural water purification: Purify tap water the traditional way – forever plastic free. Make ‘spring-like’ water in your own home from tap water in a time-tested clay amphora. Provide delicious, pure water for your family, friends, pets and plants. Amphora Pots for Water Purification Natural Water Purification Beyond Spain, botijos have been held up as a solution for sustainably cooling water across the world. In 2014, two researchers identified regions where botijos could potentially be used. They considered four parameters: air humidity, average temperature, access to drinking water and the presence of clay. It turns out that there are large swaths of the planet meet all these conditions: most of Africa and Australia, large parts of Europe and Asia, and some regions of North and South America.

The main increase of minerals in the amphora-conditioned water was in magnesium. Magnesium is important for heart and circulation health and its bioavailability is greater in water than in food. Please note, the amphoras do not soften tap water. Cools Water, Improves Taste, Texture and Aroma With the ideal location, the need to clean the pot is reduced and the pot produces better water. We keep ours next to the sink in the kitchen, in a sturdy porcelain bowl on a wooden counter. The amphoras sized 1 – 7 litres will fit on a kitchen counter under wall cupboards, if the kitchen fittings are built to standard heights. Rather like the skin, the amphora sweats out toxins – these form on the outside of the amphora. This increases the purity of the water inside the amphora and helps to cool the water within. The bowl will catch all the drips and keep your floor or work surface dry. Empty the bowl as needed to prevent it over-flowing.According to José Ginés, one of José Martín’s sons, his father was a patron of artists and craftsmen, who happened to have a thing for botijos. Due to his job, he often worked with potters and ceramists and regularly commissioned them to produce his favorite jugs. “He went to the artisans and told them, ‘Do whatever you want! I’ll buy it!’” recalls José Ginés. Martín’s botijo collection spans decades and styles. Ignacio Amigo I’m thrilled to bits with my Amphorae! I started out with the 2-litre, which to be honest was enough for my needs when used judiciously. I would fill two 1-litre glass bottles first thing in the morning, refill the urn, then 8 or so hours later I’d have another 2 litres ready for to go. The collection now belongs to Martín’s children, who keep it in a large and dusty attic that is only opened on request. The attic is cluttered with botijos on tables, shelves, closets, and the floor. There’s just enough space to walk from one room to another. They estimate the collection has between 800 and 1,000 jugs.

Chlorides. Some chloride occurs naturally in water, but all water companies introduce chloride to kill bacteria and to deodorise the taste and aroma of the water. Conditioning tap water in our clay amphoras, reduces the chloride levels and makes the water much more palatable. One last thing – I can’t say enough good things about Sally, who helpfully answered all my awkward questions in great detail. She’s a goldmine of information when it comes to all things healthy.Make sure that you have chosen a sturdy waterproof glazed ceramic bowl, or a glass bowl on which to stand the amphora – These pots are fired to retain some permeability in the body of the clay and need to stand on a bowl to collect any water they release. If the pot has accumulated deposits on the outside, you will need to clean your amphora straight away. How frequently you need to clean the amphora will vary with your water quality, the weather, how you heat your house, where your pot is kept etc. If you live in a hard water area, you will see white deposits on the outside of the amphora, even after cleaning. This is normal with terracotta and does not effect the function of the amphora. Any special tips on water purification for home brewers? Scrub the cork with a clean Scrubby and Soapnuts and Citric Acid as above. Then place the cork in a vegetable steamer and steam it for 3-5 minutes. The cork will be sterilized. It is soft and wet when you take it out of the steamer. Let it dry before replacing it in or on the amphora. The amphora is ready for reuse. How to Refresh the Amphora with a Sun Bath