How a copper and brass tea can add an antique touch

1. HOW A COPPER AND BRASS TEA SET CAN ADD AN ANTIQUE TOUCH? If you had asked someone a few decades back, as to where to find a copper utensil supplier, your inquiry would have been met with a derisive laughter, instead of an answer. You would have been mocked and ridiculed for still living in the past. Finally, you would have been given the answer – ‘They have become a relic of the past’. Thankfully, certain things and traditions never die or disappear altogether even as other aspects of life around us change with every passing day. It is true that technology has made life a lot easier and comfortable, but they have also brought along with them, dangers of a different kind. They have made people addicted to technological gadgets and missing out on enjoying the simpler things in life. Take for example, utensils. Brass utensil and copper tableware items earlier were widely used for cooking and storing food; boiling water; and more. They dominated the utensils category in many households for centuries. But sadly, over the last many decades they were shunted aside. More and more people began to opt for utensils made of different materials, from plastic to stainless steel, and more. These materials instead of proving to be an asset proved to be a liability and danger to health and environment. Thankfully, in recent months, many people have come to realise the benefits of using brass utensil or copper tableware items again, not just from a health and environment point of view, but also from an aesthetics point of view. HOW THEY CAN ADD AN ANTIQUE TOUCH? Here are some ideas that will guide you on how a brass tea set or copper tea pot can add an antique touch to your home or office. They can serve as CANDLE HOLDERS If you’re looking to have a candle-lit dinner with a romantic setting, then a copper tea set or brass tea set can serve as candle holders. When they are acutely placed on the table in your dining or living room, they will look cute and create the setting for a cozy environment paving the way for a romantic get-together.

2. Additionally, they can serve as a cardholder. They can add up as a perfect holder for cards and make any card game enjoyable. Further, they can also be put in the middle of the table as an ornamental piece, with players all around the table engaging in a good game of poker. DECORATIVE WALL PIECE Love the idea of having a decorative art piece on your dining room walls? If so, then go for a copper tea pot or a brass tea set. They can be put on the walls and function as a delightful accessory to your dining table space. Imagine having a copper tea pot or a brass tea set with cute or enchanting prints hung on the wall. They will make for a perfect backdrop for your dining table or for a dazzling collection of saucers that is placed on a table in your living room. CENTREPIECE FLOWER VASE Does the idea of having a copper tea pot or a brass tea set as an attractive centrepiece flower vase sound fascinating to you? If so, then go for any one of them. Watch how with their elegant and delicate appearance and feel, they instantly grab attention and become the centre of attraction. What makes them a worthy choice is they can hold beautiful, fresh flowers, creating an aesthetic setting while spreading a whiff of pleasant aroma around. Additionally, their depth allows them to function as a perfect holder of lovely, vibrant flowers in gorgeous colors. Better still, their very presence will help to alleviate the dining room setting several notches up. HANGING FLOWER POT How does the thought of a brass tea set or copper tea pot functioning as a hanging flower pot sound to you? If it sounds interesting, then go for it. A copper or brass flower pot that is hung on a wall near the dining table will look classy while also making the setting more environment-friendly. Fresh, lush, and tender flower plants inside a brass tea set or a copper tea pot will help to purify the air in and around the setting; and also function as an eye- catching add-on to the dining table area.

3. TEA COASTER Accumulation of waste has become a threat to the well-being of the environment. Instead of discarding the worn-out copper tea pot or brass tea set, you would do well to protect the environment by using them as tea coasters. Before using them as coasters, their handles can be given a makeover. Like for instance, handles given a ceramic or porcelain touch; they will facilitate smooth movement of the coasters on the dining table while at the same giving the table setting a classy, yet trendy look. Additionally, they will sync well with an artful background that has dining covers in light and mild colors. Further, as coasters for newer coffee mugs or tea cups, they help to create a queer design on them thereby heightening their aura. ACCESSORIES FOR LIGHTING It is well known that copper is a great conductor of electricity. This is the reason why they are used extensively in the building industry, for wiring. Aside from this, they also elevate the aesthetic appeal of the setting. Now, when you have a copper tea pot or copper tableware that is to be thrown away as junk, they can as well be used as lighting accessories. Lighting accessories in the form of artistically designed lighting fixtures. This will inject that glitzy look to any room including kitchen and even the bathroom or foyer. For a long, copper chandeliers have been used in homes and offices as well. When they are paired with black, they present a beautiful contrast that will accentuate the interiors as well as the exteriors. ANTIQUE TOUCH IN KITCHEN In Ayurveda, the use of metals like copper, brass, silver, etc, have been extolled in depth, with special mention about the health benefits of cooking in such metals. Additionally, the texts also mention that brass utensil and kitchen equipment made of brass possess therapeutic benefits whether used for cooking or serving. Overall, the texts laud the metals for their ability to promote well- being, and sound health. The presence of any kind of copper tableware or brass utensil in the kitchen will work to not only spread good vibes around but also help to disseminate quality health benefits. Like, ● Cooking and storing beverages in a brass utensil helps to increase immunity and strengthen the body. Additionally, it also helps to increase

4. haemoglobin, mental health, and general skin condition. This is the reason why several households across India and elsewhere have started using a brass tea set. Cooking and storing food in a brass utensil as well as serving from a brass utensil helps to regulate blood flow; maintain a healthy heart; reverse back weight loss; reduce the intensity of piles, acidity, and chronic cough; and give the skin a lustrous look. ● Aside from the above, medical studies also confirm that making tea or coffee in a brass utensil and later storing them in or serving them from a brass tea set or copper tea pot, will help to make their taste better. Aside from enhancing the taste, they also help to leave behind a lingering taste in the drinkers’ mouths. At the end of it all, they will enjoy a memorable tea or coffee drinking experience, with an antique touch. TIMELESS CHOICE A copper tea pot like all copper tableware has been a classical timeless choice for kitchens across India for centuries. They were and continue to be used for boiling water and preparing tea. What made them such a favoured choice over the centuries is they are durable, and effective for use in any condition and situation. Besides, they add beauty to a setting that is unmatched; and above all, they reek of a fascinating history. OTHER REASONS THAT TELLS YOU WHY….. Copper has been used for centuries now, for not just boiling water or preparing tea, but also for preparing and storing food and beverages. Additionally, copper ● Is an excellent conductor of heat. This will allow a copper tea pot to heat up quickly and evenly, making it perfectly suitable for boiling water as well as preparing tea. Is extremely durable and sturdy. They can last for years, if properly taken care of and maintained well. Having a copper tea pot in your kitchen means it will stay as its integral part for years. Aside from playing its due role, it will also enliven the aura of the kitchen setting. Possess antimicrobial properties. This makes it a safe and hygienic material which can kill a wide array of harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses; and also withstand the rigours of wear and tear of time and weather. Is free of harmful chemicals and toxins that can otherwise leach into the water and tea. This is the reason why copper tea pot is used in many ● ● ●

5. homes. Besides, it benefits people who are allergic to certain chemicals or are worried about their health and overall well-being. Belches out a warm, glowing look that will inject a higher level of sophistication to any kitchen. Besides, a copper tea pot or any other copper tableware item will enliven the beauty and charm of the kitchen setting. ● Today’s copper tea pot or copper tableware items come in a host of sizes, styles and shapes, from the traditional to the contemporary and modern. Whatever choice you make, you can stay assured that they will synergize with any kind of setting and complement any kind of décor in any home. Make sure to buy genuine 100 percent pure copper tableware item or brass utensil, from a certified seller like the Indian Art Villa. You can be guaranteed that you are buying a genuine one that will give value for your money.