Just got your brand new Sertodo copper water pitcher? If you want to reap the benefits of your copper water pitcher, this is the ultimate guide you need! From how to drink copper water daily and caring for your hammered copper water pitcher, you'll get the best tips and tricks according to the Ayurveda practice of drinking water from copper vessels.
How To Reap The Benefits From Your Copper Water Pitcher
Firstly, before you use your Gangotri or Bisotun Copper Water Pitcher, wash it with warm soapy water. Wash the interior and exterior of your water pitcher carefully with a soft wash cloth. Make sure to pat dry your water pitcher to avoid water spots from forming.
Once you have cleaned your copper water pitcher thoroughly, you can fill it with clean drinking water. Of course, it would be ideal if you also have our Niagara Copper Water Dispenser, or Copper Water Filtration Systems at home. This gives you another layer of filtration that copper naturally gives, as it is naturally antimicrobial and antibacterial.
Store your water in the copper water pitcher overnight to ensure the copper ions have time to interact with the water. The next morning, it is time to use your water pitcher as your daily drinking pitcher! Place it next to your bed, on your office table, or in the living room.
Daily Care Guide
Over time, copper develops a patina due to its reaction to oxygen. If you would like to maintain the beautiful shine of your hammered Copper Water Pitcher, here are some daily care tips for you:
- After refilling your handmade Copper Water Pitcher, make sure to pat dry the exterior with a dry cloth to avoid water spots from forming
- You can also give your water pitcher a quick polish regularly, such as one a week or fortnight using just lemon and salt!
- Should your Copper Water Pitcher develop water spots, here are 3 easy ways to remove them effectively
The Ayurveda Practice Of Drinking Copper Water
According to Ayurveda, drinking copper water daily balances the doshas, which is highly prized for detoxification, antioxidant benefits, improve digestion and better overall health.
It is recommended that you store water in your copper water vessel overnight for 8 hours in room temperature before drinking it to reap the benefits of copper water. The timing of the copper water is also crucial - Ayurveda practice highly recommends drinking 1 to 2 cups of water form a copper vessel on an empty stomach.
Here are some notable health benefits of drinking copper water:
- Cardiovascular health
- Better immunity
- Slows down the aging process
- Helps regulate blood pressure, heart rate and even cholesterol levels
There are also plenty more positive effects of drinking copper water you didn't know about!
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