Last updated: July 2026
Drinking water stored in a copper vessel gives you a small, steady daily boost of copper, an essential mineral, along with copper's natural antimicrobial effect that helps keep the water clean. In Ayurveda, this practice (called tamra jal) has been used for thousands of years and is associated with better digestion, supporting the immune system, skin and hair health, and overall vitality. Many people also find the water simply tastes fresher.
The main benefits people drink copper water for
- A natural daily copper boost. Copper is an essential trace mineral your body needs for energy, connective tissue, iron absorption, and antioxidant defense. A copper vessel infuses a small, safe amount into your water.
- Naturally antimicrobial water. Copper has a well-documented ability to kill bacteria and other microbes on contact, which helps keep stored water clean and is a big reason copper vessels have been used for drinking water for millennia.
- Skin and anti-aging support. Copper is required to make collagen and elastin and is a cofactor for the body's antioxidant enzymes.
- Hair pigmentation support. Copper is essential for melanin, the pigment that colors hair.
- Fresher-tasting water. Many customers say copper water tastes smoother and more alive, like water from a fresh creek.
- Digestion and vitality. In Ayurvedic tradition, copper water is used to support digestion and overall wellbeing.
An ancient practice, made properly
Storing water in copper is one of the oldest wellness practices in the world, rooted in Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India. To get the benefits, the vessel has to be solid, uncoated copper on the inside so the copper touches the water directly. CopperWater bottles are handmade in India by traditional artisans, made from heavy-gauge solid copper at 99.95% and above purity, and inspected and shipped locally within the USA and Australia.
Is it safe to drink every day?
Yes. The amount of copper infused with normal use stays well below the daily limits set by health authorities, and it is even less than a typical store-bought copper supplement.