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Practical guides to brass, kansa and copper, incense, dhuni and puja: how to use them, how to care for them and how to choose. Plus free tools that do the working out for you.

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Is Brass Good for Cooking? What’s Safe and What Isn’t

Is cooking in brass good or bad? Which dishes are fine, which need tin-lined (kalai) brass, how to care for brass cookware, and when...

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Brass vs Steel Utensils: Which Is Better for Your Kitchen?

Brass vs stainless steel utensils for cooking, serving and storing: heat, sour food, care, durability and price. A clear table and when to use...

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Kansa vs Brass (Kansa Thali vs Pital): The Difference

Kansa vs Brass (Kansa Thali vs Pital): The Difference

Kansa (bell metal) vs brass (pital): what each is made of, colour, sound, uses, care and price, and which to choose for eating, cooking...

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How to Clean Brass Utensils at Home

Clean brass utensils at home with lemon and salt, tamarind, baking soda or a flour-vinegar paste. Remove black tarnish and green spots, and keep...

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Brass vs Copper Water Bottle: Which Is Better?

Copper vs brass for drinking water: what each metal is, the traditional use, taste, care and price. Side-by-side table and a clear answer.

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