We make charcoal from Pembrokeshire hardwoods in different grades. Contact us to discuss your quality charcoal needs.
Grab any old bag of BBQ charcoal and you could be getting more than you bargained for.
You know that charcoal briquettes contain binders to hold together charcoal dust and coal right?
Added to this are burning agents like sodium nitrate and waxes¹. Hot - yes, but cool? - No way.
Red Kite Carbon lumpwood charcoal is pure Pembrokeshire charcoal, nothing else.
How about that big brand or discount retailer lumpwood charcoal? Could be made from trees such as Marabu ( Cuba ) or Quebracho ( South America ), Acacia ( Namibian bush clearance ), Mangrove! ( Vietnam, China ). With the exception of Mangrove wood ( come on, how is this sustainable? ), purchasing these charcoals will be supporting an economy in the southern hemisphere that's just trying to do its thing- but here's the thing...
the cost to the environment of shipping charcoal ( bulky and relatively light ) half way across the world?
We think it's a no brainer.
When planning your next
awesome cookout and want the best charcoal -
relax, we've got this!
Fine biochar with an average particle size from dust to 5/10mm. Suitable for composting toilets, adding to compost heaps, as an admixture for mortar in conservation stonework, or carbon sequestration.
Medium biochar with an average particle size from 5/10mm - 20mm. Perfect as a growing medium for orchids or plant nurseries. Adding to compost heaps. Carbon sequestration.
Coarse biochar made up of pieces with an average particle size of 20mm. Suitable for green roof substrate due to its light weight and ability to hold moisture and nutrients. Also great for forge-work. Carbon sequestration.
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