I have had the same average plastic water filter for some time now, and truthfully it was time to find something new. The water seemed to smell and taste strange regardless of how many filters I replaced, or what I cleaned the plastic pitcher with. Truthfully I hadn't started my search yet...and then I was offered a free Soma Carafe. After paying shipping and a 6 months of filter subscription...it arrived! (Product retails for $49).

This product, I absolutely love.  The design is flawless - from the easy to hold carafe, one handed filling reservoir, and the best part...no water sloshing out as you bring it to the fridge. As many of you know, I love a charitable and eco-conscious company (check out Smiles for the People) and Soma will fall in that category. Each time you purchase a filter, they donate to water projects in developing countries, and they are B-Corporation Certified due to their sustainable choices from manufacturing to packaging to office practices.