Hardwood Lump Charcoal
Black charcoal from Vietnamese hardwood. Lights fast, burns hot, and costs less than white charcoal.
| Type | Black lump charcoal |
|---|---|
| Piece size | 30–120 mm |
| Fixed carbon | 80% |
| Ash | 3% |
| Packing | 15 kg bag |
| Minimum order | One 40′ container |
| Origin | Vietnam |
Lump charcoal is carbonized at a lower temperature than binchotan and is not smothered at the end. It lights quickly and reaches high heat fast, which makes it a good everyday fuel for grills and smokers.
Guides
What is binchotan? A buyer's introduction to white charcoal
How binchotan differs from ordinary charcoal, how it is made, and why grill kitchens pay more for it.
Binchotan grades explained: Grade A, Grade B and cut sticks
What the grade on a carton tells you, and how to choose between them.
How to light binchotan the right way
Step-by-step lighting, keeping it going through service, and putting it out to reuse.
Other products
Binchotan White Charcoal — Grade A
Our top grade: long, straight, dense pieces of white charcoal that burn hot, steady and nearly smokeless for hours.
Binchotan White Charcoal — Grade B
The same white charcoal at a better price, with shorter pieces and more variation in shape.
Binchotan Cut Sticks (Yakitori)
Binchotan cut and split to an even length, ready to lay straight into a yakitori grill.