Soma

Soma Water Filter Pitcher 10-Cup

The Soma 10-Cup is a glass-bodied water filter pitcher positioned at the premium end of the countertop filtration category.

# Soma Water Filter Pitcher 10-Cup

## Overview The Soma 10-Cup Water Filter Pitcher is a home filtration pitcher designed with an emphasis on aesthetics and sustainability. It features a glass carafe body — unusual in a category dominated by plastic pitchers — and uses a plant-based, compostable filter to reduce common tap water contaminants. It's positioned as a premium alternative for households that want filtered water without the look and feel of a standard plastic pitcher.

## Standout Features - **Glass carafe construction** — The body is made from borosilicate or similar glass rather than plastic, giving it a cleaner look and eliminating concerns about plastic taste or odor transfer - **BPA-free throughout** — No BPA in any component, including the lid and filter housing - **Sustainable, plant-based filter** — Soma's filters are made with a coconut shell carbon and plant-based casing, and are marketed as compostable, which is a meaningful differentiator from conventional plastic filter cartridges - **10-cup capacity** — Suitable for most households, comparable in size to other leading pitcher filters on the market - **Design-forward aesthetic** — The glass body and clean lines make it one of the more visually appealing options in the pitcher filter category, suitable for leaving on a countertop or dining table

## Who It's For The Soma pitcher is a strong fit for design-conscious consumers who want filtered water but find conventional plastic pitchers unappealing on the countertop. It also appeals to sustainability-minded buyers who prefer a compostable filter over a standard plastic cartridge. If you're already comfortable paying a premium for thoughtfully designed kitchen products, this pitcher fits naturally into that mindset.

## Important Considerations - **Glass means fragility** — Unlike plastic pitchers, a glass carafe can break if dropped. This is a real trade-off worth considering, especially in households with children or in busy kitchens - **Filtration performance** — Soma filters are primarily activated carbon-based, which is effective at improving taste and reducing chlorine and some contaminants, but will **not** remove heavy metals, fluoride, nitrates, or other contaminants the way more advanced systems (like reverse osmosis) can. Check Soma's published filter performance data against your specific water quality concerns before purchasing - **Filter replacement cost and availability** — Replacement filters are a recurring cost. Soma filters are less universally available than Brita or PUR cartridges, so you'll likely need to order them online or through specific retailers - **Fill speed** — Gravity-fed pitcher filters, including this one, filter water slowly compared to faucet-mounted or under-sink systems. This can be a minor inconvenience if you need large quantities of filtered water quickly - **Price premium** — The Soma pitcher is priced higher than most plastic competitors. Whether that premium is worth it depends on how much you value the glass construction and sustainability angle — the filtration performance itself is broadly comparable to other carbon-based pitchers - **Weight** — A glass carafe filled with 10 cups of water is noticeably heavier than a plastic equivalent, which may be a consideration for some users

Key features

• Glass carafe
• sustainable filter
• no BPA

Seen at 3 retailers from $22.00 to $25.00 as of 2026-03-01. Prices change — check the retailer for the current price.

One of the few filter pitchers built around a glass carafe — a meaningful distinction in a category dominated by plastic.