BOKA BLUE. Where the Reef Drops.
Crafted from marine-grade 316L stainless steel, with an electropolished interior free from plastic linings or coatings. Now available in BOKA Blue, inspired by the ever-changing waters of Curaçao.
Limited Edition. Available Now.
Boka Blue
BOKA SAMI
Boka Blue begins in Boka Sami, a small fishing village on the coast of Curaçao. A place where life has always revolved around the sea, and one that holds a particularly special place in my heart. This edition is a tribute to the village, its people, and the generations who have called these waters home.
At the heart of Boka Sami is the Wederfoort family, pioneers of diving on Curaçao. For generations, they’ve shared the wonders of the ocean with people from around the world, inspiring a love and respect for the reefs they call home. I was fortunate enough to grow up learning from them, and much of what I know about diving and living with the sea, I owe to this remarkable family.
ROOTED IN THE SEA
Growing up on Curaçao, my fascination with the ocean began at an early age, as you can see here, standing among sharks and rays. From childhood beach cleanups to scuba-diving reef cleanups as I got older, I came to understand both its beauty and its fragility.
That connection has quietly shaped AWA from the beginning. From using recycled ocean-bound plastic in our original Carafe lid to incorporating seaweed paper into our packaging, and reducing single-use bottles through home carbonators and reusable vessels, our approach has always been guided by a desire to protect the waters that inspired us.
In Papiamentu, a boka refers to the bays found along Curaçao’s coastline. Just beyond the shore, the reef suddenly drops away, and the water shifts from brilliant turquoise to a deep blue. Boka Blue represents the color at the drop, with the small whitecaps that form across the surface depicted in the soft strokes in each lid. Every one is slightly different, just like any day on the water.
In our efforts to further reduce plastic use and exposure, we began noticing plastic in unexpected places, even inside stainless steel bottles as liners or coatings.
Growing up by the sea also teaches you that not all steel is equal. We chose marine-grade 316L stainless steel for its corrosion resistance, and electropolished it at the microscopic level to avoid using any plastic lining or spray coating.
Polished at a Microscopic Level
AWA Steel’s pure stainless steel interior is electropolished using an electrical current, creating a smoother, cleaner surface that helps resist corrosion, reduce odor buildup, and preserve a fresh taste, without an internal spray coating.
Patented Engineering
AWA holds several patents around carbonation and design, helping preserve bubbles, freshness and improve the drinking experience.
Thermal Performance
Double-wall vacuum insulation preserves temperature throughout the day.
Cold: up to 24 hours
Hot: up to 12 hours
Limited Edition. Available Now.
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT / CAPACITY
Capacity: 650 ml (18.6 oz)
Max Fill Line: 550 ml
Bottle
Size: 84.49 × 203.67 mm (excluding lid)
Weight: 380 g
Lid
Size: 59 mm
Weight: 85 g
316L Grade Stainless Steel
Corrosion resistant
Hypoallergenic
Lead free
BPA Free
Food Grade
Environmentally Sustainable
Double-wall vacuum insulated
Keep hot, hot and cold, cold.
Double-sealed
Keep bubbles lasting longer.
Grace
I've removed single-use plastics from my life completely, but didn't want the metallic taste of most aluminum bottles, so this odor-free stainless steel AWA is perfect.
Sheena
Every morning I used to infuse a glass of water with a hydration mix and chug it down in a hurry, but now I pour it directly into my AWA so I can enjoy it throughout the day. The seal keeps the bubbles fresh and cold, just how I like it"
Sleek and Pragmatic
Designed for city and sand.
Field Notes
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