The Tap Water Carafe is a tribute to Dutch tap water and a statement for sustainability.
Did you know that Dutch tap water is of top quality and costs a whopping 2000 times less than bottled water? With our Tap Water Carafe, we want to encourage the use of tap water while also protecting the environment. No more plastic bottles, no polluting transport, just pure tap water in a beautifully crafted carafe.
Made from unglazed stoneware, this carafe has a remarkable property: it cools water naturally. How does it work? Through the pores of the clay, a small portion of the water content filters and evaporates as soon as it comes into contact with the outside air. This age-old process, often used in the Middle East, provides natural cooling without energy consumption.
Please note: this carafe will leak some water through the bottom, which is a normal part of this natural evaporation process. Place the carafe on a surface that is resistant to water stains, or use a coaster.
- Handmade in small batches
- Cools water without a refrigerator
- Saves plastic bottles and polluting transport
TIP: Also check out the new Tap Water Carafe in borosilicate glass!
The handmade Tap Water Carafe is more than just a water carafe as a beautiful addition to your table. It is a clever Design that promotes the use of tap water and can cool water without needing a refrigerator. The shapes are inspired by the origin of Dutch tap water: the tall bottle with a long neck refers to water deep from the ground. The low, bulky bottle is the ideal shape for collecting surface water. The third can be filled with dune water. The stopper of the carafe reminds you where the water comes from: straight from the tap, of course!
The designs of Lotte de Raadt emphasize the beauty of water and thereby encourage a more conscious use of this precious natural resource. The Tap Water Carafe is perhaps her most self-explanatory Design, arising from this theme.
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