How and where are Tamra Copper Bottles made?

Our bottles are machined, engraved, and polished by hand in India of the highest quality copper. Our copper has been tested for harmful metals and contains no lead, cadmium or nickel. They test 99% copper and 1% zinc.

What is the proper use of Tamra Copper Bottles?

Only fill with tap or filtered water. This means no juices, soda, smoothies or flavored water of any kind.

Ayurveda suggests you store room temperature water in a copper vessel for at least 6 hours or overnight for maximum benefits. Drink 1 glass first thing in the morning and dispose of the rest. Refill bottle throughout the day as needed. Fill with fresh water every evening before bed. 3 months on / 1 month off is a good general rule.

What is Ayurveda?

Ayur = life, Veda = science or knowledge

Ayurveda is the 5,000 year old natural, traditional Hindu system of medicine. It is based on the concept of maintaining balance in the bodily systems. Ayurveda promotes proper diet, herbal treatments, mindfulness, and yoga to keep the body in optimal health. Drinking “tamra jal” ( copper water) balances the body.

How do I clean my copper bottle?

Part of the beauty of un-lacquered copper is the patina it gains over time.To return it to its original sheen, commercial copper cleaners may be used. Any brand that you may find in your grocery or hardware store for cleaning copper can be used.

A natural, chemical free alternative is lemon. Take the cut half of a lemon sprinkled with a small amount salt and gently rub the outside of the bottle. Wash thoroughly with warm soapy water.

To refresh the inside, fill the bottle with equal parts white vinegar and water. Let sit for an hour, empty, and wash thoroughly with warm soapy water.

Also note:

We do our best to sort and send only the most perfect bottles, but please understand if there are slight variances and imperfections in appearance. Copper is a soft metal that dents easily, because of this we cannot accept returns for dented bottles.

Some bottles may arrive with tarnished areas. Please understand that the bottle is not damaged in any way - it is a natural part of the oxidation process.