Kitchen water filtration designed to deliver larger quantities of clearer, better-tasting drinking water for busy households. Ideal for people who make several drinks a day and want to cut bottled-water waste while preserving coffee and tea aroma. Is the BRITA Marella XL Water Filter Jug the right choice for a higher-demand kitchen?
⚡ At a Glance
- • Filtration Performance: MAXTRA PRO 4-stage filtration with natural activated carbon and ion-exchanger pearls, plus micro-mesh that reduces microparticles ≥ 30 μm
- • Best for: Households, tea and coffee enthusiasts who need larger volumes of filtered water
- • Not ideal for: Homes that require plumbed-in or continuous on-tap filtration
3.5L total capacity delivers around 2.0L of filtered water per fill and includes one MAXTRA PRO cartridge rated for 150 litres. BPA-free components are dishwasher-safe except for the digital indicator and the jug arrives in sustainable Smart Box packaging.
Plenty of Filtered Water for Families – thanks to a 3.5L reservoir
Full volume is 3.5 litres with about 2.0 litres of ready-to-pour filtered water per fill, designed for higher daily demand. The larger reservoir reduces the number of refills needed compared with standard jugs.
Fewer top-ups during busy mornings and gatherings, so kettles and cups are topped up more conveniently.
Cleaner-Tasting Drinks – with MAXTRA PRO 4-stage filtration
Filtration combines natural activated carbon, ion-exchanger pearls and an improved micro-mesh to reduce chlorine, limescale, metals such as lead and copper, certain herbicides, pesticides and some pharmaceuticals, while capturing microparticles ≥ 30 μm.
Clearer, odour-free water that preserves aroma in coffee and tea and helps slow limescale build-up in kettles.
Easy Everyday Use – thanks to flip-lid and BRITA Memo digital indicator
Flip-lid and spout cover allow one-handed filling through the top, while the BRITA Memo times use and reminds when to exchange the cartridge; the digital indicator is not dishwasher-safe.
Quick, tidy refills and straightforward cartridge-change reminders make maintenance simple for busy households.
✨ The 4 Key Reasons for BRITA Marella XL Water Filter Jug
- Flip-Lid One-Hand Filling – speeds up filling and reduces kitchen spillages when multitasking
- Recyclable MAXTRA PRO Cartridge – lowers household waste and simplifies disposal routines
- BPA-Free Construction – ensures safe contact surfaces for everyday drinking water
- Sustainable Smart Box Packaging – cuts single-use packaging and supports greener shipping choices
📋 Technical Details at a Glance
- Category: Home
- Capacity (total): 3.5L
- Usable filtered water: approx. 2.0L per fill
- Included cartridge: 1x MAXTRA PRO Pure Performance
- Cartridge lifespan: 150 litres
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does the MAXTRA PRO cartridge last?
A: The cartridge is rated for 150 litres of filtered water, after which the BRITA Memo digital indicator helps prompt replacement.
Q: Is the jug dishwasher-safe?
A: Most parts are dishwasher-safe, however the digital indicator should not be placed in the dishwasher.
Q: What impurities does the filtration reduce?
A: Filtration reduces chlorine, limescale and metals such as lead and copper, and filters out certain herbicides, pesticides and some pharmaceuticals, while the micro-mesh reduces microparticles ≥ 30 μm.
🏆 Our Verdict
Well suited to families and regular tea or coffee drinkers who need larger quantities of filtered water. The combination of a 3.5L reservoir, MAXTRA PRO 4-stage filtration and reusable, recyclable cartridge stand out as the jug's main advantages. While value depends on how much bottled water is replaced, long-term savings and reduced waste make this an economical, sustainable choice.
