"CopperGarden®" 3 Liter ALQUITARA "Plus" Still | With Column & Liebig Condenser
The CopperGarden® ALQUITARA PLUS 3 Liter is one of the most beautiful and, at the same time, one of the most efficient stills for producing high-quality hydrolats and essential oils in the hobby and semi-professional sectors. The traditional Portuguese Alquitara design ensures particularly gentle steam distillation and delivers outstanding results with lavender, rosemary, thyme, sage, chamomile, rose petals, and many other plants.
Note: The 3-liter ALQUITARA PLUS is especially attractive for customers in Switzerland, where it can still be purchased and operated without registration requirements. For Germany and Austria, we recommend the equally popular 2-liter version. All models are traditionally handcrafted in Europe, manufactured 100% lead-free, produced without animal-derived materials, and represent genuine CopperGarden® brand quality.
Item number: T-0016
Product weight: 2800 g
Shipping Weight: 3800 g
Availability:
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Alquitara still with column for professional-quality essential oils
Anyone who wants to produce essential oils and hydrolats not only occasionally, but also achieve particularly high quality and yields, will find the CopperGarden® Alquitara Plus 3 Liter to be an exceptionally capable companion. The traditional Alquitara design has proven itself over centuries and remains one of the most popular distillation systems for herbs, flowers, and aromatic plants.
Unlike many modern stills, the Alquitara combines simplicity, efficiency, and traditional craftsmanship. The plant material is placed directly in the upper aromatic chamber, where it is gently permeated by the rising steam. This allows the valuable plant compounds to enter the distillate in a particularly gentle manner. Many users report outstanding results when distilling lavender, rosemary, peppermint, lemon balm, sage, chamomile, rose petals, and coniferous plants.
The Alquitara Plus was specifically developed for the production of essential oils and high-quality hydrolats. Thanks to its compact design, it operates efficiently and economically without requiring large quantities of plant material. Ambitious herb enthusiasts, natural cosmetics producers, and self-sufficient households have appreciated this design for many years.
Each still is traditionally handcrafted in Europe from high-quality copper. Production is 100% lead-free and vegan, without the use of animal-derived materials. The copper used not only provides the distinctive appearance but also supports the distillation process through its excellent thermal conductivity and material properties.
At Destillatio, we have been involved in the production of essential oils, hydrolats, and traditional distillation methods for many years. This expertise is reflected not only in our product selection but also in our advice. The Alquitara Plus has been one of our most popular stills for years among those who wish to produce high-quality plant essences themselves.
Whether you use lavender from your own garden, wild-harvested herbs, rose petals, Mediterranean plants, or traditional medicinal herbs, the CopperGarden® Alquitara Plus allows you to discover the fascinating world of steam distillation in a particularly authentic way.
Note: As a special promotion, this still is currently available with a 19% discount during the weekly offer period from June 22 to June 28.
Why you should buy this ALQUITARA PLUS 3 Liter from Destillatio:
<h2> </h2> <h2>The Destillatio Guarantee:</h2> <p>Regardless of the statutory warranty, Destillatio offers you a full two-year retailer guarantee on this item. Click <strong><a href="https://www.destillatio.eu/content/destillatio-garantie/" target="_blank">here</a></strong> to view the <strong>Destillatio Guarantee Statement</strong>.</p>
<h2>"CopperGardenu00ae" 3 Liter ALQUITARA "Plus" Still</h2> <ul> <li>Specialized still for the distillation of essential oils</li> <li>3-liter boiler capacity (registration-free in Switzerland)</li> <li>With removable aroma column for steam distillation</li> <li>Can also be used without the column for direct distillation from the boiler</li> <li>This still delivers excellent yields and outstanding quality</li> <li>Top-mounted condenser with additional side-mounted Liebig condenser</li> <li>Registration-free in Switzerland</li> <li>May also be used privately in Germany and Austria (with simple customs registration)</li> <li>Material: Pure copper, helmet tinned 100% lead-free, with brass handles</li> <li>100% lead-free handcrafted production</li> <li>Vegan manufacturing without animal products</li> <li>Premium EU brand quality "Made in Portugal"</li> <li>Original "CopperGardenu00ae" still</li> <li>Suitable for hobby use as well as professional essential oil distillation</li> <li>Handcrafted with great care, expertise, and attention to detail</li> <li>COu2082-neutral express shipping from central Germany</li> <li>Dimensions: Height: 59.7 cm, Width: 47.7 cm, Depth: 19.7 cm</li> <li>Column volume for plant material: approx. 2.4 liters</li> <li>Condenser volume: 1900 ml + 120 ml</li> <li>Boiler base diameter: 12.4 cm</li> <li>Boiler opening diameter: 12 cm</li> <li>Cooling water inlet diameter: 12 mm + 8 mm, suitable hose: E-6232 + E-6218</li> <li>Cooling water outlet diameter: 12 mm + 8 mm, suitable hose: E-6232 + E-6218</li> <li>Distillate outlet diameter: 10 mm, suitable hose: E-6591</li> <li>2-year warranty directly from us as the retailer (please refer to our warranty declaration)</li> </ul> <h3>GPSR information and manufacturer details:</h3> <p><strong>Safety notice:</strong> When used properly, this still poses no particular hazards. However, please be aware that copper has extremely high thermal conductivity. The still becomes hot during operation. Please exercise caution and follow the enclosed operating instructions.</p> <p><strong>Manufacturer address:</strong> UNICOBRES GmbH & Co. KG, Hersfelder Strasse 16, 36132 Eiterfeld, Germany, E-mail: info@unicobres.com</p>
<h2>Legal information regarding Customs regulations</h2> <p>You do not require a permit to purchase or use this still. However, due to the size of its boiler, it is subject to mandatory registration in Germany and Austria. In Switzerland, you may use this still without registration, although import taxes and duties will have to be paid upon delivery.</p> <p>The registration process in Germany and Austria is straightforward: it is sufficient to notify the responsible main customs office in writing, stating who you are, where the still will be used, and what you intend to distill. Nothing more is required.</p> <p>Please place an order only if you are willing to register this still with your customs authority or can provide a billing and delivery address in another country. Distillation systems with a boiler capacity exceeding 2 liters, such as the Alquitara offered here, may be purchased privately from us, but may only be used for the production of essential oils, hydrolats, or distilled water. A commercial distillation license is required for the distillation of alcohol.</p> <p>This still is subject to a dual registration requirement. We are required to report the sale of this distillation unit to the customs office responsible for our company within three days of the purchase. You are required to report the acquisition of the still to your local customs authority no later than three days after delivery. Under the current alcohol tax regulations in Germany and Austria, distillation equipment with a boiler capacity of up to two liters may be purchased without registration. In Switzerland, the registration-free limit is up to three liters.</p> <p>Click here for a selection of registration-free stills: <a href="https://www.destillatio.eu/destille/destillen-zur-herstellung-aetherischer-oele-und-hydrolate/meldefreie-destillen-in-de-at-ch-fuer-aetherische-oele-kaufen" name="registration-free stills at Destillatio" target="_blank" title="registration-free stills at Destillatio">Registration-free stills at Destillatio</a></p>