The Social Tawi is designed to create high-quality biochar, a powerful soil amendment that enhances compost and boosts soil health. By carefully controlling the burn process, it captures wood at its charcoal phase before it turns to ash. The biochar is then quenched in water, activating its ability to improve compost structure, retain nutrients, and support microbial life—helping your soil thrive.
As a bonus, the Tawi also makes for a great outdoor gathering point, bringing people together to enjoy warmth, conversation, and ecological firecraft. Whether in your garden or on the allotment, it’s a way to connect—with nature and with each other—while giving back to the soil.
The three cooking surfaces can accommodate large pots, pans and oven trays. The front hotplate and grill operate at very high temperatures; around 400oC. The unique inclusion of a water tank in the design means the Social Tawi and the Forest Tawi are the only charcoal making stoves which can operate continuously. Like all our stoves, when run correctly the flame is virtually smoke free. It also burns dry brash, hedge trimmings and other waste wood. The hotplate and chimney front can be removed in seconds to convert the Social Tawi into a fire-trough. This allows you to enjoy a more traditional open fire; perfect if you want to toast some marshmallows!
