Terra Cotta

Terra cotta, from the Latin terra cocta or "cooked earth," is made from a mixture of fine-grained clays containing silica, alumina, and some alkalinematter that vitrify when fired in a kiln. Differing from brick in its finer quality it is a durablemasonry material often used in the construction and ornamentation of buildin Terracotta is an earthenware clay, rich in iron oxide. Unlike metal, wood or cloth, Terracotta is resistant to corrosion or disintegration. Fired terracotta is the only material on earth that does not change with time. Throughout the ages cultures around the world have used terracotta for many purposes especially for storing & drinking water.Terracotta filters and dispensers are environmentally friendly and offer enormous savings over expensive and un-tested and unreliable bottled water. It is also a cheaper option than reverse osmosis, distilled, ultraviolet treated or rented bottled water coolers!Stefani Terracotta water crocks, purifiers, coolers and dispensers are handcrafted by Brazilian artisans using the finest natural clay. Each natural terracotta water crock is equipped with activated carbon and colliodal silver candle filter elements that dechlorinate and sterilize contaminanted water. All Stefani Terracotta water filters are equipped with a float-valve that doubles the capacity of the filter preventing lower chamber overflow. Each Stefani ceramic water crock purifier also includes the new clic tap, which is durable and can be used manually.