Fed up buying bottled mineral water ?
It's true that it's expensive and that plastic bottles are very polluting.
But did you know that it is super easy and much cheaper to make mineral water at home ?
And you don't need dowsing rods for that;-)
No, there are very simple tips for making your own mineral water.
Here's how to make mineral water yourself and never buy water packs again! Watch:
What is this thing?
Binchotan is a white coal stick direct from Japan.
It is also called kishu charcoal. It comes from a certain variety of white oak.
It is dried and then baked in an earthen oven.
Not only is it naturally filtering , but in addition it is rich in minerals .
As a result, it is effective in purifying water.
But the icing on the cake is that it enriches it with minerals.
Its use is very simple.
1. Rinse binchotan with clear water for first use.
2. Boil a pot of water.
3. Pour the water into a bowl.
4. Immerse the binchotan sticks in it for 10 to 15 min.
5. Then let them dry.
6. Put your stick in a carafe and fill it with water.
7. Leave on overnight for the water to be purified.
8. Drink your mineral water.
Any advice?
To save time, you can fill several carafes and purify them at the same time.
That way you always have one in advance.
Otherwise you can prepare a larger quantity of mineral water in a glass water fountain.
When the binchotan becomes dirty or deposits appear, it must be cleaned again in boiling water.
It really is a great alternative to buying mineral water in plastic bottles.
You will see, the water has a very pleasant taste.
And in addition, it is enriched with minerals.
Looking for an even simpler way to purify your water?
Then consider ceramic beads.
It is a natural water purifier super economical and very easy to use.
They can be used to purify the water in a carafe but also the coffee maker or the kettle for example.
Not bad for extending the life of small appliances!
They are made of clay enriched with micro-organisms.
They neutralize the bad taste of tap water and reduce limescale deposits.
In addition, they are super economical, because you can use them for 10 years!
Their use is as simple as pie.
1. Rinse the pearls well for first use.
2. Fill your carafe with water.
2. Put 15 pearls per liter of water.
3. Wait 30 min to 1 hour.
4. Drink your water!
Their use is so simple that you can take them anywhere, even camping!
But you can also put them in your water bottle when you go to the gym or to the office.
However, be careful not to swallow them;-)
After a few months of use, it is advisable to boil them for a few minutes to wash them thoroughly.
There are also machines for making mineral water .
This is particularly the case with Berkey filter fountains.
Admittedly, this solution is (really) more expensive to buy.
But in the long term, it is very economical.
According to the manufacturer, the average cost of filtration is only:
€0.0058 per liter.
That being said, it also has the advantage of being very practical .
Indeed, once installed, there is not much more to do.
If not change the filter every 1 to 6 years depending on the purity of the water.
If you have a large family, this is a solution to seriously consider.
Especially since it exists in several capacities (8 or 12 liters or even more...).
But that's not all...
Because it also eliminates most pollutants that are in the water.
Another advantage, this water fountain works without electricity .
Sometimes tap water tastes so bad that you have to drink mineral water.
But with these grandma's tricks, it's no longer worth buying bottled water.
First, you will make significant savings...
But in addition, you limit plastic pollution which is catastrophic for the environment.
And it's one more step towards zero waste!
Your water tastes great, it's better for your health, and you haven't gotten tired of carrying heavy packs...
