# Booze-Purifying Stirrers The Chikutan Stick Removes All Impurities in Your Martini By Stephanie Patafio | Published 2011-02-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chikutan-sticks-purify-your-cocktail References: [urbandaddy](http://www.urbandaddy.com/ntl/fooddrink/12479/Chikutan_Sticks_Like_a_Swiffer_but_for_Vodka_National_NTL_Product) The charcoal [drink stirrer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cherry-hot-chocolate-stirrer) known as the Chikutan Stick is used in Japan to absorb impurities in alcohol or tea. The sticks can often be found in high-end Japanese bars and are currently available for sale. The Chikutan Sticks are made from a white charcoal, which is derived from Japanese bamboo. Simply run the stick under hot water, give your drink a few stirs and the charcoal will absorb all the impurities in your drink. The Chikutan Stick in a nice addition to the ever-expanding [mixology market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-bar-set) and it will be interesting to see how U.S.-based [Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowstrength-beer-range) companies respond. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Charcoal Stirrer:** White charcoal stirrers used to purify drinks. - **Purifying Technology:** Innovations that remove impurities from drinks. - **Mixology Enhancements:** New products that enhance the mixology experience. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Technology:** Technology that improves beverage quality and taste. - **Hospitality:** The hotel and bar industry where mixology is a growing trend. - **Consumer Goods:** Companies that produce specialized mixology equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevating Cocktail Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirits-with-smoke.md) - [Magnetic Spirit Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pouravida.md) - [Luxurious 10-Piece Mixology Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixology-bartender-kit.md) - [At-Home Cocktail Smokers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-cocktail-smoker.md) - [Comprehensive Cocktail Smoker Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-smoker-kit.md) - [Wine-Preserving Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ullo-uno-wine-purifying-wands.md) - [Clarified Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarified-cocktails.md) - [Cinnamon Sugar Stir Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-swizzle-sticks.md) - [Luxe Aviation-Inspired Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callum-martini-mixer.md)