The Journal
Notes from the kiln.
How premium charcoal is made, graded, and shipped, written by the people who fire the kilns and load the containers.
- How-To
How to Light Binchotan Charcoal (Without Ruining It)
How to light Binchotan charcoal the way a factory does: chimney and burner methods, no lighter fluid, and how to read when white charcoal is ready.
·3 min read - Charcoal Guide
What Is Binchotan Charcoal? A Factory Guide to White Charcoal
Binchotan is the hardest, cleanest-burning charcoal in the world. Here is what white charcoal actually is, how it is made, and how to buy the right grade, from the factory that fires the kilns.
·4 min read - Charcoal Guide
White Charcoal vs Black Charcoal: The Real Difference
White charcoal vs black charcoal comes down to kiln temperature. Here is how they burn, which one your kitchen needs, and how to spot a fake.
·4 min read