Charcoal is a subcategory comprising 20 products, focused on fuels and accessories for grilling. The range includes classic grilling charcoal Marabú and CE Marabu, holm oak CAE Encina, QBE charcoal, premium Japanese Binchotan (eucalyptus and lychee variants), hexagonal briquettes, six kinds of aromatic briquettes (apple, orange, rosemary, thyme, whisky, lemon) and the Lumix firelighter.
How to find your way around this category
Classic grilling charcoal (Marabú, CE Marabu, CAE Encina, QBE, BBQ) is suitable for everyday grilling with a good ratio of price to performance. Binchotan is a premium Japanese speciality with an exceptionally long and even burning time. Hexagonal briquettes offer stable, predictable burning. Aromatic briquettes with flavours give dishes a subtle aroma according to the chosen variant. The Lumix firelighter makes lighting the fire easier without chemical firelighters.
For everyday grilling, classic charcoal is sufficient, while for special occasions and the most demanding preparation you should choose Binchotan or aromatic briquettes for extra flavour.
An overview of the range
Type
Examples
Characteristics
Classic grilling charcoal
Marabú, CE Marabu, CAE Encina, QBE, BBQ
Universal, a good ratio of price to performance
Binchotan
Eucalyptus, lychee
Premium, long and even burning
Briquettes
Hexagonal, aromatic (6 flavours)
Stable burning, aroma
Firelighter
Lumix
Easy and quick lighting
You will always find the specific pack weight and the recommended use in the product detail.
What Binchotan is
Binchotan is traditional Japanese charcoal made by a special method of slowly burning wood at a high temperature, thanks to which it burns longer, more evenly and with less smoke and fewer sparks than ordinary grilling charcoal. It is a popular choice in Japanese cuisine, for example for grilling yakitori or robata, and it is also valued by European chefs for precise temperature control.
Binchotan needs a longer time to catch than ordinary charcoal, but once it starts burning it maintains a stable temperature for a considerably longer time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between classic charcoal and Binchotan?
Binchotan burns longer, more evenly and with less smoke, but it is more expensive and needs a longer time to catch. Classic charcoal is more universal and more affordable for everyday grilling.
How do aromatic briquettes work?
Aromatic briquettes release a subtle aroma as they burn according to the chosen flavour (for example apple, rosemary, whisky), which is transferred to the grilled dish as well.
Is Marabú charcoal suitable for all types of grill?
Yes, it is a universal charcoal suitable both for Josper grills and for ordinary garden grills.
How do I use the Lumix firelighter?
Simply place it among the charcoal and light it - it burns long enough to get the grill going reliably without chemical firelighters.
How should charcoal be stored correctly?
In a dry place, away from moisture, ideally in a closed pack - damp charcoal burns less well and produces more smoke.
Whether you want charcoal for everyday grilling or for premium preparation. Also: for special occasions choose Binchotan.
What we base this on
Information from the producer Josper and other charcoal suppliers. Also: we verify the specific weight and the origin of the wood with the individual products.
Where the limits are
The stock availability of individual kinds may change. Also: you will find the current status in the product detail.
What this category does not cover
The grills themselves or grilling cookware. Also: you will find those in the Josper grills and Josper cookware categories.