Guides
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.
Brass vs Steel Coffee Filter: Which Should You Buy?
Brass or stainless steel South Indian coffee filter? Heat, taste of tradition, care, durability and price compared, with a clear recommendation.
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How to Make South Indian Filter Coffee at Home
Make South Indian filter coffee at home in a brass filter: how much powder per cup, decoction time, milk ratio, and the dabara pour....
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Brass vs Kansa vs Copper Utensils: A Guide for the Indian Kitchen
The three traditional metals of the Indian kitchen: what each is for, what to avoid, how to tell them apart and how to care...
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Copper Water Bottle Guide: How to Choose, Use and Care for One
Everything you need before buying a copper water bottle: what it’s for, how to tell pure copper, the right size, daily use and care.
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How to Use a Brass Dhoop Dani (Dhuni) at Home
Light loban, guggul, sambrani or havan cups in a brass dhoop dani safely: setup, carrying it room to room, putting it out, cleaning soot...
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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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