BRITA MAXTRA+ replacement water filter cartridges, compatible with all BRITA jugs -reduce chlorine, limescale and impurities for great taste - 6 Count (Pack of 1)

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Tea-lovers needn’t feel neglected as filling your kettle with filtered water can reduce nasty limescale build up. Its eco-credentials are impeccable, thanks to its policy of sourcing as much of its manufacturing, packaging, design and distribution within a 50-mile radius of its office in Glasgow as possible. The water filter jug looks good and is made of BPA- and phthalate-free plastic with a stainless steel handle.

Filtering takes an hour – so this isn't the best choice for anyone who wants their filtered water in a hurry – and the bamboo lasts a month, with a quick refresh in boiling water required after a fortnight. The neat screw-top housing holds the small Fast Disk carbon filter, and, in the lid, there's a hygienic closure that snaps shut firmly, plus an indicator to remind you to change the filter every month (or 120 litres). We tested the clean filter and were delighted with the soft, clean, lovely mouthfeel of the water it produced – it was easily one of the best on our test.

In these eco-conscious times, many of us who aren't keen on tap water – especially in hard water areas – are making the shift from bottled to filtered water at home. Sustainability ranks high with this Swedish-designed water filter; there is no plastic anywhere, and the stainless-steel filter can be used repeatedly, with the granules reducing limescale, heavy metals and chlorine.

The jug and handle are glass, and the lid, filter and reservoir are high-quality stainless steel; the jug resembles a cafetière rather than a water filter. But using the TDS (total dissolved solids) meter included in the box to prove your water has a zero reading is satisfying, and tap water is noticeably much softer and smoother after filtering. From warding off inflammation to creating a hostile environment for cancer cells, the claims are bold – and to date, not backed up by robust science.We tested practical elements such as removal of the lid and reservoir, pouring, lifting, and filling each jug to make sure there weren't any fiddly or tricky parts. So, no more waiting for the water to make its way through to a jug – just fill it directly from the tap, screw the top back on, and away you go. The filter has a unique 'traffic light' indicator, which is removable so you can put the whole jug in the dishwasher, and it should last around five years. This elegant, hand-made glass carafe comes with a charcoal bamboo filter that promises to remove taste and odours from tap water.

litres of filtered water and a nice large reservoir (meaning you won't have to fill it up too often), this model is still slim enough to fit into a fridge door. If you choose a coloured lid, you'll have to wash it regularly to avoid limescale build-up, and it can't be thrown into the dishwasher along with the body of the jug, thanks to an electronic indicator which tells you when to replace your filter in either litres or weeks. We did find that fitting the filter into the reservoir is a little tricky – we even dropped it twice, losing some of the granules in the process.The filter removes irons and heavy metals, as well as adding magnesium, and water is noticeably smoother. As well as being easy to use – simply soak the pouch for six minutes before putting it inside the infuser – this is a good-looking and sturdy glass jug that can also be used for making fruit-infused and chilled water or, without the infuser, as a wine carafe.