The best water jugs for serving refreshing, great-tasting drinks

Made from borosilicate glass for delicious tasting water, the BRITA glass jug is a step up from the usual. With a smart LED light to tell you when the filter needs replacing, a comfortable handle and a user-friendly design for filling and pouring, it's built to last.

Our review: "Having upgraded from a plastic BRITA jug, this just feels so luxurious. As it's glass, the water comes out extra-cold, and it's got a great 2.5L capacity. It's super easy to fill up, with a flip-up lid, and the spout is designed perfectly so the pour is excellent. Truly top notch."

If you're looking for perfect-tasting water with zero limescale, the Brita Marella Fridge Water Filter Jug will give you pure, fresh-tasting water and will fit nicely in your fridge. Use to pour a refreshing glass of water, or pour into your kettle or coffee machine to save it from any limescale build-up.

Customer review: "I have always been an Evian drinker - mainly because I don't like the taste of tap water. However, with all the hoo-ha about plastic recently, I thought I'd look into a water filter. I read the reviews on this product before buying it and I can honestly say it's changed my life! It is really simple to use and it actually works! I find the water perfectly 'drinkable' - especially if it's been left in the fridge too (and it fits easily in the door of my fridge). I'd even go so far as to say that I don't really notice the difference between this and Evian - until it's time for the filter to be changed (usually after a month or so)! Another benefit is the amount of money I'm saving. Highly recommended."

This is a traditional, elegant water jug with a twist. Made from high-borate borosilicate glass, this two-litre water jug offers versatility with being able to withstand hot and cold temperatures. Use it as a jug to pour everything from iced tea to hot water, or use it on the stove to boil your water too.

Customer review: "I just love my jug and it encourages me to drink more water daily. I keep it filled up on my table so it is a constant reminder. It is a lovely looking jug too."

Another entry from BRITA, but this one comes with a premium design and large 3.5 litre capacity, perfect for families or those keen water drinkers out there! It shares the same qualities as the BRITA Marella Fridge Water Filter Jug just with the larger capacity and the intelligent 'Meter' technology in the lid which will measure your water hardness, volume usage, and will prompt for cartridge replacement when needed. It's also dishwasher safe, all super handy, especially for busy parents.

Customer review: "I'm so glad I bought this! It's easy to use, quick to filter and the set up (while taking a moment to read the instructions) is actually pretty straightforward: 'activate' the filter under water, click it into place, filter two loads and then it's good to go. There's a little 'well' underneath the filter, this helps prevent filtered water flow back into the filter - I thought something was wrong, but Google informs me its intended and it's been working fine!

This beautiful borosilicate glass jug is sure to make a statement and will be a jug you won't mind leaving on display to encourage you to drink more water. It may have a slim design with what looks like an intricately slim handle, but it's practical, ergonomic, and large enough to serve five to six glasses of water for the whole family with 1.5 litre capacity. Like the Aofmee jug, the BOQO has a stainless steel filter lid with a silicone pad for leak-proof pouring.

Customer review: "This is a premium product no doubt. Made tea, lemonade, Sangria, Pimm's, you name it. Thin glass but durable, and it looks a part with the guests."

If you have young grandchildren or have weakened hand dexterity, choosing a jug with an airtight lid will help prevent spillages or accidents in the kitchen. Sistema is renowned for its clip-lock reusable containers, and they've managed to incorporate the design in this plastic jug too. Designed with a new and improved built-in leak-proof seal, it also has an easy pour toggle lid for simple serving and is slimline for space-saving fridge storage.

Customer review: "Sistema Klip products for me are simple and easy to use. They are extremely well constructed and, in spite of several years of abuse by my deformed hands, I have yet to manage to break a Klip - the ones that the clips fold down on split very easily with constant use!

"These jugs are easy to clean, pour fantastically well (other manufacturers really need to learn that skill in their design), and are comfortable to hold. In short, these jugs are the best that I have (yet) owned. Perfect for my needs and use. Would thoroughly recommend it - yes they are slightly pricey (as with all Sistema products) but it is entirely worth it."

If you're looking for extreme filtration, this jug is the one for you. The ZeroWater 1.7 litre jug has five-stage water filtration to give you the best-tasting water possible, using Ion Exchange Technology to reduce contaminants. As well as the filtration system, the jug comes with a Lab Grade Digital Water Quality Meter which will show you the exact Total Dissolved Solid reading of your water.

Customer review: "I love the taste of the water from this filter. We have been using it for a few months now after I did a bit of research into the best water filter affordable! And this one was the top one. I never liked the Brita filter and was happy to see the evident difference from them! Love that it comes with a little tester to test the water's purity. The only downfall is that we drink quite a bit of water as a family of four and so the filter only lasts a month, but again Amazon sells the filters and I’m able to get them very quickly. I would say it’s still cheaper than buying water bottles every day."

While this isn't technically a 'jug', it's a fantastic option if you want to get the coldest, filtered water from the one product, without having to refill as often. This water tank has an extra-large volume providing 5.2 litres of filtered drinking water, ideal for large families. It comes with an easy-use tap for easy pouring directly from the fridge.

Customer review: "Really good product. Easy to assemble but a shame the instructions that came with it are for the jugs and not this product. Fits perfectly in the fridge and takes up less space than the water bottles did. Water tastes much better having been filtered with this rather than straight from the tap. The flow of water is really good and doesn’t take ages. Don’t bother buying a fridge with a water dispenser, this is much better!"

At less than a fiver, this is a great budget option if you're not fussed about appearances or filtration. Cheap and cheerful with a similar clip-lock lid to the Sistema jug, the Addis fridge jug will happily sit in your fridge door for refreshingly cold drinks without the risk of spillages. It has 1.5 litre capacity, is BPA-free, and great quality for a low, low price.

Customer review: "Been using this for a couple of months now and really impressed. We got two as we get fresh milk from the farm next door and can have one in the fridge while we leave the other at the farm for the next milking. Pours really well, so far it's been leak-free and easy to clean, although we hand wash them as found in the past containers like this can warp in the heat of a dishwasher, and then the lids never fit properly again. Would highly recommend them."

Perfect for storing in the fridge or for purifying water in hard water areas, this jug is hard-wearing with shatter-resistant plastic, so it should survive being knocked over. Lightweight and easy to clean, Aqua Optima's advanced technology, Evolve+ cartridges, filter and purify your tap water in a matter of moments.

Our review: "This water filter jug has been a lifesaver living in a hard water area and fits neatly in the fridge. The design is good; it looks more expensive than it is. The water filter works quickly to filter out microplastics or any nasties, and the water tastes clean and clear. I would highly recommend it."

Brita's filters are recyclable, but you may be looking for a more eco-friendly alternative that doesn't result in cartridges heading to landfills. The Phox V2 Water Filter Jug comes with refillable packs which can create clean or alkaline water, harnessing anti-oxidant power. The sachets of fresh filter granules last 45 days, more than others on the market, and are letterbox friendly for easy refill orders through your door. Not only that, but this jug looks fantastic.

Customer review: "I've wanted a water filter for a while but was put off by the wastefulness of the cartridges, and also they are pretty ugly looking. This does take a little more effort maybe than disposable ones, but that appeals to me even more really. We should all be making more effort to lower our waste and carbon impact, and this filter is a reminder of the process. I like the way it looks, we are treating it with love and respect in our house, and the water is delicious. Get one, you won't be disappointed."