Kopero Copper Cup

Lovely cup, exactly the size I was looking for.

The hammered effect makes it truly unique.

First sip and I immediately thought: hey, this water tastes different. Softer and less like the tap. Wow.

I leave the water in the cup overnight. By morning the sharp chlorine taste is gone and I drink it down without effort.

I bought this because of Ayurveda and tamra jal. I enjoy the morning ritual, but it was mainly the rounder taste that surprised me.

My husband picked out the copper cup in a blind test. He called the water 'calmer'. That's exactly it.

Normally I have to remind myself to drink water. From this cup it tastes fresher and I reach for another one without thinking.

The smooth rim is pleasant to drink from, and 300 ml is a good amount for my morning.

The taste surprised me straight away. The water turns soft and almost slightly sweet, exactly as I'd hoped.

It took a week before I understood what had changed: the water feels less hard in my mouth. Sounds odd, but I can't describe it any other way.

Powerful start to the day. A full cup, a quiet moment sitting down, and I wake up faster than when I go straight for coffee.

My stomach feels calmer since I drink this water first thing in the morning. That's my own experience, of course, not a medical claim.

Rinsing it out and leaving it upside down to dry is quick and easy.

In Ayurveda I read that water is kept in copper for several hours. I now do that every evening and find the taste genuinely much nicer.

Even lukewarm water tastes good from this cup. Less flat, fresher. I'm genuinely happy with it. The first morning I thought I was imagining it. A few days later I tasted the same difference again. My ordinary glass has been at the back of the cupboard ever since.

The soft patina actually gives the cup more character over time.

It stands steady, feels solid and fits well in my kitchen cupboard.

Wow, water really does taste fresher from this. My ordinary glass next to it suddenly tasted dull.

I put it filled on my bedside table and drink it when I get up. The water feels soft in my mouth and my morning starts less rushed.

Coming from my Ayurvedic routine I wanted an uncoated copper cup. After storing overnight I taste a clear difference, especially with our hard tap water.

My daughter said out of the blue that the water was 'nicer'. She didn't even know I'd used a different cup.

I'd expected copper to taste metallic. It doesn't. The water is rounder and the tap aftertaste is practically gone.

The relief gives a good grip and looks beautiful in the morning light.

Since getting this cup I drink 300 ml of water before my coffee. It leaves me clearer-headed and less parched in the morning.

Hard to explain until you taste it. Water doesn't turn sweet, but it does turn softer. A really nice discovery.

After two weeks my mornings started to feel noticeably light and calm. The daily ritual is definitely staying.

The hammered surface sits firmly in the hand. Oddly enough the water also seems to stay cool longer, though I haven't measured it.

The cup feels solid and the rim is beautifully smooth all the way round.

I only use it for still water and that tastes noticeably cleaner. My partner now has his own cup, otherwise mine keeps disappearing.

Ayurveda gave me the idea; the taste convinced me. Wow, I never thought such a simple swap could make this much difference. I've used it for three weeks now and don't skip a morning. It's only a small moment, yet it makes my start calmer. The cup is ready by the tap the night before.

Together with the copper jug it makes a lovely set on the table.

The natural darkening makes every hammered facet stand out even more.