This strong modern charcoal stove is a well built , and easy to use charcoal stove that doesn't need continuous fanning before you achieve the desired result . the inside is made of a very strong ceramic (well fired mixed clay) that traps heat easily, thereby, adding to the heat of the hot charcoal while cooking, hence , makes it cook faster than gas.it has a collecting chamber, where ashes are gathered, such that it makes cooking environment still very clean, without creating a mess. it's designed in such a way that it fits into modern kitchen or outside the kitchen , depending on your choice of location. 'it burns smokelessly, and doesn't stain your pot at all.