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Small copper alembic still with lavender, rosemary and amber bottles of essential oil

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How to Make Essential Oils and Hydrosols with a Still

A small copper alembic turns lavender, rosemary and citrus peel into essential oil and fragrant hydrosol. Here is how it works, what to grow and how to stay safe.
Hobbyist reading notes at a timber workbench with a fermenter, hydrometer and small copper still in a home workshop

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Home Distilling in Australia: A Beginner's Guide (Including the Law)

Before you buy a still in Australia, know the rules. Here is the ATO's position in plain English, what you can legally do, how stills work and how to choose sensible first equipment.
Compact countertop air still on a timber kitchen bench dripping clear liquid into a glass jug

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What Is an Air Still and How Does It Work?

An air still is a compact benchtop still that uses a fan instead of running water to cool its condenser. Here is how it works, how the Air Still and Air Still Pro differ, and who each suits.
Copper alembic pot still, stainless reflux column still and compact air still side by side on a timber workbench

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Pot Still vs Reflux Still vs Air Still: Which Suits You?

Pot stills keep character, reflux stills strip it back and air stills fit on the bench. Here is how each one works and which suits you, with a side-by-side comparison table.
Traditional Italian hammered copper alembic still with swan neck and coiled condenser

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Copper Stills and Alembics: Why Copper, and How to Care for One

Why distillers have trusted copper for centuries, which still size suits you, and a simple routine to clean and care for a copper still.
Distilling water at home with a stockpot, upturned lid and ice, beside bottles of clear distilled water

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How to Make Distilled Water at Home (and Where to Buy It)

You can make distilled water at home with a stockpot, a bowl and some ice, or much faster with a small still. Here is how both methods work, plus where to buy it when you just need a few litres.

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