Does copper cookware need a lining?
Copper is a metal, and can react with heat, food acids, high moisture, and exposure. Over time, these can erode the surface if not protected by a nickel or tin coating. The amount of copper it would take to adversely affect someone’s health is much, much more than you would ever get from drinking from an unlined cup or whipping meringue in an unlined bowl. A skillet, stewpot, etc used daily would need a lining. Traditionally, copper products like cookie-cutters, whisk bowls and most serving type vessels are not lined. Copper needs only to be lined if used continuously under conditions involving acidic foods, high heat, and long time exposure. Due to the relatively high cost of hand tinning copperware, our products are lined by special order only. If you are planning use for everyday or commercial application, speak to a sales representative about traditional tin lining.
