How to choose the best copper drinkware for your home?
- All Copper drinkware are not made equal.
- Beware of adulterated copper
- How to choose your copper drinkware
Copper drinkware has seen a remarkable resurgence in popularity as more people rediscover the timeless appeal and heritage of this beautiful metal. The demand for copper products like Copper Cups and bottles has grown steadily, driven by an appreciation for quality craftsmanship, eco-conscious living, and the enduring traditions surrounding copper use in everyday life.
All copper drinkware are not made equal
No, it certainly is not. Cashing in on people's desire to buy, different brands have come up with their offerings, but not all of them are trustworthy as they don't use high-quality copper, and the purity is questionable. There are many unscrupulous sellers out to make a quick buck with substandard or even worse spurious products.
Dangers of adulterated copper drinkware
Some unscrupulous manufacturers adulterate copper with zinc or lead. Lead can be quite toxic to the body. When the quantity of lead in the body goes beyond a safe limit, it can have serious and far-reaching consequences for overall health and wellbeing. This is why choosing verified, pure copper products is so important.
How do I choose the right kind of copper drinkware then?
Choosing the right kind of copper drinkware is about doing a bit of research. Look at the cost. Pure copper does not come cheap. So, if someone is selling a copper utensil at a throwaway price or really cheap, steer clear of it. The product is not going to be up to the mark. The seller, you can be sure, is just out to make money without giving two hoots about quality.
- Copper is heavy – Check the weight. Copper drinkware that feels light will not pass the test of purity. Real copper is heavy.
- Certificate of Purity – Find out if the brand has any kind of certification available, this is a great way to ascertain the purity of copper in the product. When a trusted body has certified the brand, you can be sure.
- Real Copper Darkens – If copper retains its color, can I assume that this is pure? On the contrary, this is not how it should be. Lining or Lacquering is a process that the copper is subjected to prevent it from darkening. This process will keep it shiny but will not serve the purpose since the water will never come into direct contact with the copper.
- Copper is not cheap – Unless adulterated, copper is not cheap. As of date, the price of raw copper fluctuates with the global market. If you consider molding, labor, transportation, packaging, engraving, and shipping, the price would be 400% per kg. That is without taxes.
Why choose Vriksha copperware?
We are very confident about the quality of our product and we'll tell you why. We source copper from reputed sources and this high-quality copper in our products comes with trustworthy certification. Independent laboratory testing standards recommend that quality copperware contain no less than 97% copper. Vriksha has crossed this test with flying colors and has been certified to have close to 99% copper.
Weight, as we had already mentioned is another good way to gauge the quality of copper drinkware. Here's the comparison. While the average copper cup available weighs 62 grams, a Vriksha homeware cup weighs 140 grams.
Vriksha's copperware will tarnish as no coating has been applied, just like the Statue of Liberty. This ensures that you get the full, authentic experience of water stored in genuine copper drinkware — a tradition cherished for generations. Why take a chance with other products? Choose Vriksha Homeware, your friend for life.