[Azmaya's Copper Kettle]

How do you go about your daily tea-making routine? For those who have a habit of brewing a large batch of tea to stock in the refrigerator all year round, the choice of a kettle can be a small but significant point that affects the quality of your kitchen work. Lately, Azmaya's Copper Kettle has become an indispensable partner in my tea-making process. Today, I would like to share my experience using this kettle and the unique charm it brings to the home.

Previously, our household used a common 2L plastic pitcher. It served us well for barley tea in the summer and rooibos tea during other seasons, but I often found the actual process of making the tea a bit of a chore. The problem was that my iron kettle couldn't boil 2L at once, necessitating the use of extra pots and kettles—a “double effort” that felt inefficient. That is why I decided to take the plunge and welcome Azmaya's Copper Kettle, which holds approximately 2L, into our kitchen.

However, when this dazzlingly bright kettle arrived, its presence was so beautiful that I hesitated to start using it for a while. Today would be the first and last time I could see this brand-new, mirror-like shine. I often hear customers say, “I feel the most nervous when using a new item for the first time,” and I finally truly understood that sentiment. While I knew that the real pleasure of copper is the patina it develops over time—maturing into a calm, deep hue—I was caught in a pleasant tug-of-war between wanting to preserve its newborn beauty and wanting to use it. I found myself taking it out of the box only to put it back in again.

Eventually, my life with the Copper Kettle began. The convenience of being able to make a large amount of tea in one go is simply unmatched. Copper's thermal conductivity is twice that of aluminum, five times that of iron, and twenty times that of stainless steel. Since the water boils relatively quickly, it makes the process very smooth, even during busy hours. What I noticed most after starting to use it was its overwhelming efficiency. Once the tea is brewed and cooled to room temperature, you can simply fold down the handle and put the kettle directly into the refrigerator. Generally, long-term storage of tea in metal containers is not recommended; however, in our home, where two people finish the batch in about 1.5 days, we haven't noticed any odor transfer from the fridge or any metallic smell from the kettle. On the contrary, I am always pleasantly surprised by the icy-cold texture of the handle when I bring the chilled kettle to the table and pour. It saves the step of transferring tea to a pitcher, streamlining my housework. The lack of small parts like gaskets makes it incredibly easy to wash, which was another delightful discovery.

Heating it on the stove, placing it in the fridge, and bringing it to the table—as these days repeat, the surface of the kettle begins to bear the marks of water droplets and the subtle tints of the flame. Being able to see the copper change every day is a great joy in “raising” a tool. Perhaps the reason we find beauty in aging is that we can see the layers of time spent together. Copper changes because its surface oxidizes upon contact with oxygen and moisture, forming a natural protective film. By the time the shiny metal settles into a mellow, amber-like color, it will surely provide a sense of security, like a companion that has been by your side for years. The process of it becoming a “one-of-a-kind tool” while supporting daily chores is deeply satisfying.

The peace of mind that comes from always having delicious tea in the fridge, combined with the fun of maturing a tool into your own style. Imagining a future that spans decades, why not welcome this Copper Kettle into your kitchen? The spout and body are exquisitely finished through manual welding. Tools born from such careful craftsmanship by artisans will surely color your daily life more richly and vividly.

Azmaya's Copper Kettle
https://www.shokunin.com/en/azmaya/yakan.html
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