Using copper cookware may seem outdated and inferior to, say, stainless steel or cast-iron counterparts, as it requires certain knowledge to use it to its full potential. However, copper comes with a number of benefits no other metals or alloys possess. For instance, copper helps your body make red blood cells and keeps nerve cells and your immune system healthy. Aside from its durability, longevity, and resistance to corrosion, copper possesses antimicrobial properties that fend off bacterial growth and mold.
Discovered and used as early as 8,000 to 5,000 B.C., copper is a perfect example how ancient technologies can evolve, yet remain fundamentally the same.
From the Copper Age to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, copper and its alloys played, and continue to play a crucial role in shaping human history. With pipes that deliver drinking water, cookware that help us bring delicious meals to our table, copper continues to prove its enduring value thanks to its unparalleled versatility.
Next time you reach for your beautiful, shiny copper pots and pans, please take a minute to appreciate centuries of craftsmanship and human ingenuity behind your humble cooking vessel.
As technologies advance, one can imagine the number of innovations copper will help us develop, perhaps as groundbreaking as its discovery thousands of years ago.