The beautiful swirling carafe that gets our whole family drinking more water
Some of my favourite wellness rituals are the simplest ones. Lighting a candle. Stepping outside for morning light. And, every single day in our house, pouring a glass of water from a carafe that’s been gently swirling on the kitchen side.
If you’ve watched my Snaps for a while, you’ll have seen my Mayu Swirl in the background more times than I can count. It’s a glass carafe on a handmade porcelain base that creates a little whirlpool in your water, a bit like a mountain stream.[1]
So here’s the full guide I’d want to read: what it is, how we use it, and why I love it.
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Why I love Mayu
The Mayu Swirl is a 1.5 litre borosilicate glass carafe that sits on a handmade porcelain base. Inside the carafe is a small magnetic impeller. When you pop the carafe onto the base, a motor and magnet set it spinning and create a whirlpool in your water.[1]
It’s glass and porcelain rather than plastic, it looks like a piece of art on the side, and each base has its own unique pattern.[1]
💖 Glass carafe. 1.5 litres of borosilicate glass with a stainless steel and silicone pouring spout.[1]
💖 Rechargeable base. Mayu says the battery gives up to 7 hours of wireless use, with a weight sensor so it knows when the carafe is on.[1]
💖 Simple to use. Mayu recommends swirling for around 7 minutes, and says you can leave it running longer if you like.[1] You’ll hear a soft hum and the sound of moving water as it swirls.[1]
💖 Peace of mind. A 2-year manufacturer warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee, according to Mayu.[1]
The Mayu Swirl
Mayu Swirl: our daily hydration ritual
It’s become the first thing I set up in the morning, and something guests always ask about. The kids love watching the water spin, and they’ll happily fill their own glasses from it.
Mayu suggests starting with filtered or reverse-osmosis water and adding trace minerals back in. We use good-quality filtered or spring water, and I love that you can see exactly what you’re drinking through the clear glass.[1]
“The Mayu Swirl has completely changed the way our family drinks water. It’s such a beautiful little ritual that makes hydration feel so much more nourishing.” - Georgie x
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What you get
💖 The carafe. A 1.5 litre borosilicate glass carafe with its pouring spout.[1]
💖 The impeller. The small magnetic piece that creates the vortex.[1]
💖 The base. A handmade porcelain base with a rechargeable battery.[1]
💖 The cable. A USB-C charging cable.[1]
Who it’s perfect for
💖 You want to drink more water and love a beautiful, mindful ritual to help you do it.
💖 You already filter your water and want a gorgeous, plastic-free way to serve it.
💖 You have little ones who need a nudge to drink more.
💖 You love design-led pieces for the kitchen, or a gift for someone who has everything.
Why hydration is worth a little extra love
Let’s start with the bit that’s rock-solid: drinking enough water matters. Water is involved in almost everything your body does, from regulating temperature to carrying nutrients.[2] A review in the British Journal of Nutrition found that being under-hydrated was linked with changes in mood, alertness and some aspects of cognitive performance.[3] The NHS recommends around 6 to 8 glasses of fluid a day for most people, with water as the healthiest choice.[4]
Anything that makes you want to drink more water and reach for it more often is already doing something good. For our family, that’s exactly what the Mayu Swirl does.
What I can say: moving water picks up air at its surface, which is why swirled water can taste lighter and fresher to many people. Mayu reports that most people in its own taste testing preferred swirled water.[1] And rituals are often what make healthy habits stick.
Your questions, answered
Do I buy from Glowing Healthy?
No. You buy directly from Mayu. Every Shop button on this page takes you straight there.
Is there a discount?
Yes. Mayu is taking 15% off sitewide right now.
Does it filter water?
No. It swirls the water you put in. Start with filtered or spring water.[1]
How long should I swirl?
Mayu recommends around 7 minutes.[1]
Is it cordless?
Yes. The base is rechargeable, with up to 7 hours of wireless use, Mayu says.[1]
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Sources:
[1] Mayu, Mayu Swirl carafe.
[2] Popkin BM et al., Nutrition Reviews, Water, hydration, and health.
[3] Masento NA et al., British Journal of Nutrition, Effects of hydration status on cognitive performance and mood.
[4] NHS, Water, drinks and your health.
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