3 Tri-Flow Taps Worth Considering for Your Kitchen

A tri-flow tap is one of the best upgrades you can make when pairing it with a reverse osmosis system. Instead of a separate filter jug or a standalone drinking water tap tucked in the corner, you get hot, cold and filtered water delivered through a single elegant fixture. Here are three we supply and install at Crystal Clear Water — each one suited to a different kitchen style.

At Crystal Clear Water, we connect all our tri-flow taps directly to our own reverse osmosis systems. That means the filtered water coming through your dedicated spout is full RO-quality water - not just carbon-filtered. The difference in taste and purity is significant, and it's something worth considering when you're choosing a tap.

1. The Clearwater Stella - Classic Style, Four Finishes

The Stella is a cruciform-style swan neck tri-flow tap that works equally well in traditional and contemporary kitchens. The crosshead handle design gives it a classic, solid feel that's quite different from the more minimal lever taps on the market. It dispenses hot, cold and filtered water from a single spout with completely separate internal conduits — so there's no risk of cross-contamination between filtered and unfiltered water at any point.

We stock the Stella in four finishes — polished chrome, brushed nickel, satin brass, and matt black. The brass and black variants look excellent in darker or more statement kitchen designs. The chrome and nickel are the safe all-rounders that work with almost any worktop or cabinetry colour.

The Stella is also a practical choice in older Irish homes or properties with gravity-fed systems, as it works at a minimum pressure of just 0.2 bar — where some taps will struggle.

Key Details

Solid brass body

WRAS approved

Height: 399mm | Reach: 207mm

35mm cut-out

Minimum 0.2 bar pressure

Available in: Polished Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Satin Brass, Matt Black

2. The Sigma Metal-Free - The Purity-First Choice

The Sigma is our go-to recommendation for anyone who wants absolute peace of mind about what's in their drinking water. Most taps — even quality ones — have brass or chrome-plated components in the flow path, which means the water passing through them comes into contact with metal. The Sigma eliminates this entirely: it uses a ceramic valve that keeps the filtered water completely isolated from all metal parts throughout its journey from filter to glass.

This makes it an ideal choice for households where water purity is the primary concern — whether that's because of a health condition, a young family, or simply a preference for the purest possible drinking water. Combined with a Crystal Clear reverse osmosis system, the Sigma delivers water that is as close to pure H₂O as you'll get from a kitchen tap.

Key Details

Solid stainless steel body

Ceramic valve — zero metal contact on filtered water

Up to 6 bar operating pressure

3/8" connection

Available in: Shiny Chrome

3. The ESLA Black - When the Tap Is Part of the Design

The ESLA is for kitchens where the tap is a design statement, not just a fixture. Constructed from Inox 304 stainless steel with a deep matt black finish, it has a premium weight and feel that cheaper black-coated brass taps simply can't match. Where a plated finish can chip or fade over time, the ESLA's finish is part of the steel itself — it's built to last.

The 360° swivel spout is a genuinely useful feature in a kitchen environment, letting you direct the flow exactly where you need it. The high-durability ceramic disc valve gives smooth, precise operation, and multi-level sealing means no dripping over time. At approximately 30cm tall it makes a proper visual impact and works especially well in darker kitchen schemes — black cabinetry, slate worktops, or any kitchen where you want the fixtures to have some weight.

Key Details

Inox 304 stainless steel with matt black finish

360° swivel spout

Ceramic disc valve

Height: ~300mm | Spout length: ~160mm

Operating pressure: 0.1–8 bar

EU manufactured

Available in: Matt Black

Which One Is Right for You?

All three taps deliver hot, cold, and filtered water from completely separate internal channels - so the water quality from your reverse osmosis system is never compromised. The differences come down to style, finish, and the specific feature that matters most to you.

The Clearwater Stella is the most versatile. The cruciform design suits a wide range of kitchen styles and four finish options mean it can match almost any hardware scheme. If you're unsure, the Stella is usually the right starting point.

The Sigma is the choice if the purity of your drinking water is the primary driver. The ceramic valve and completely metal-free flow path make it uniquely suited to that job.

The ESLA Black is for when you want the tap to be part of the kitchen's visual identity. The Inox 304 construction and 360° swivel spout make it genuinely high-end, and in the right kitchen it looks exceptional.

All three are compatible with our Crystal Clear reverse osmosis systems and are professionally installed across Monaghan, Cavan, Louth, and the wider Leinster area. If you'd like to discuss which one suits your kitchen, give us a call.