Modern Fire: The Evolution of Heat, Not the End of It

We’ve already made our case for why fire is the best heat source for a sauna. It’s primal. It’s emotional. It doesn’t just warm your skin — it awakens your senses.

But in today’s world, we can’t stop at tradition. Fire needs to evolve.

That’s where we come in.

🪵 Fire is Perfect — But It’s Not Always Convenient

There’s no replacing the feel of wood heat. But let’s be honest:

• Cutting and stacking firewood is a chore.

• Lighting a fire takes effort and time.

• Regulating the temperature takes finesse — and sometimes guesswork.

• Not every home or cabin wants to deal with soot, ash, or creosote.

That’s why a lot of people settle for electric saunas. Not because they want to, but because it’s easier.

We don’t think that’s a good enough reason to give up fire.

🌾 Pellets Are Fire’s Comeback

Wood pellets are clean, compact, and efficient. They’re made from sawdust and wood waste — not trees cut down just for fuel. With a pellet system, you get:

• A real flame, not a glowing coil

• Even heat, not harsh spikes

• Minimal ash and mess

• The ability to control ignition and temperature automatically

This is still fire. But it’s tuned, engineered, and adapted to modern life.

⚙️ Our Goal: Keep the Fire. Ditch the Fuss.

At Tova, we believe sauna should still be fire-based — not because it’s old-school, but because it’s better. And we’re building a stove that delivers:

• The emotional warmth of wood heat

• The ease and control of modern technology

• A clean burn that respects your space and the environment

It’s not fire vs. innovation. It’s fire plus innovation.

💡 The Future of Sauna Isn’t Electric — It’s Smarter Fire

We don’t want to replace tradition. We want to evolve it. To let fire stay where it belongs — at the heart of the sauna — without the smoke, the hassle, or the guesswork.