However stifling the heat is the one thing that makes my teeth chatter is a glass of chilled water straight from the refrigerator. Drinking water that has been subjected to an artificial reduction in temperature is also said to slow down the digestive system.In any case, it certainly isn’t my ‘cup of tea’.
However stifling the heat is the one thing that makes my teeth chatter is a glass of chilled water straight from the refrigerator. Drinking water that has been subjected to an artificial reduction in temperature is also said to slow down the digestive system.In any case, it certainly isn’t my ‘cup of tea’.
What I do like however is water that has been sitting in a terracotta pot. It quenches thirst and the cooling properties of the mud instantaneously have a refreshing effect on the body.
A few years ago, during one particularly scorching summer, my sister-in-law gifted me a water jug made of terracotta. I took to it right away.Not only was it the perfect size for every day use but the pot bellied cuteness of the design was quite enchanting. It’s another example of how traditional materials like clay and mud can be used to fashion contemporary household utilities.
Needless to say, it soon became the cynosure of many eyes that visited our home. After numerous requests from friends we set on an earthen ware jug quest. We chanced upon a couple who had set up a modest dwelling on Avinashi road away from the prying eyes of law enforcers. Shanmugam and Manjula live within simple means. They source terracotta pots, mugs, jugs and other paraphernalia from various cities where the mud is known to have nutritive value; Madurai and Pondicherry being the most favoured.
It also seemed a great option to store water for farmers working out in the field. Despite the harsh rays beating down their backs, the thick walled clay /mud pots prevented the heat from penetrating inside, keeping the water remarkably cool.
The thought occurred that this is an ideal solution that can be easily adopted by factories, corporate houses, schools, hospitals etc., where employees require a great deal of water to keep active during the summer months. With power cuts and excess use of air conditioners, the need to refrigerate water can be minimized to a large extent.
Manjula is quite chatty and she can tell you a lot about the benefits of using her wares. The individual cups and oval jars with lids are perfect for storing buttermilk. It will prevent the morru from turning sour and will keep it perfectly chilled.
Plastic kudams are being used a plenty simply because of the ease in handling.What many folks fail to understand are the dangers of drinking water from such containers especially when exposed to the heat. Chemicals from the plastic can leach into the water and can be highly carcinogenic.
The fragile nature of the mud pot should not be in any way a deterrent when gauging the long term health benefits.When we encourage small vendors we are actually contributing to the preservation of a craft that has been in practice for decades. So, the benefits of investing in mann panais are many.
At a time of the year when hydration and keeping cool are of paramount importance to guard the body against summer viruses, we owe it to ourselves to invest in our well-being.
Shanmugam is available at 9042780930. If he does not have what you are looking for, he will suggest someone else who does. Pay them a visit and bring that terracotta beauty home!.
What I do like however is water that has been sitting in a terracotta pot. It quenches thirst and the cooling properties of the mud instantaneously have a refreshing effect on the body.
A few years ago, during one particularly scorching summer, my sister-in-law gifted me a water jug made of terracotta. I took to it right away.Not only was it the perfect size for every day use but the pot bellied cuteness of the design was quite enchanting. It’s another example of how traditional materials like clay and mud can be used to fashion contemporary household utilities.
Needless to say, it soon became the cynosure of many eyes that visited our home. After numerous requests from friends we set on an earthen ware jug quest. We chanced upon a couple who had set up a modest dwelling on Avinashi road away from the prying eyes of law enforcers. Shanmugam and Manjula live within simple means. They source terracotta pots, mugs, jugs and other paraphernalia from various cities where the mud is known to have nutritive value; Madurai and Pondicherry being the most favoured.
It also seemed a great option to store water for farmers working out in the field. Despite the harsh rays beating down their backs, the thick walled clay /mud pots prevented the heat from penetrating inside, keeping the water remarkably cool.
The thought occurred that this is an ideal solution that can be easily adopted by factories, corporate houses, schools, hospitals etc., where employees require a great deal of water to keep active during the summer months. With power cuts and excess use of air conditioners, the need to refrigerate water can be minimized to a large extent.
Manjula is quite chatty and she can tell you a lot about the benefits of using her wares. The individual cups and oval jars with lids are perfect for storing buttermilk. It will prevent the morru from turning sour and will keep it perfectly chilled.
Plastic kudams are being used a plenty simply because of the ease in handling.What many folks fail to understand are the dangers of drinking water from such containers especially when exposed to the heat. Chemicals from the plastic can leach into the water and can be highly carcinogenic.
The fragile nature of the mud pot should not be in any way a deterrent when gauging the long term health benefits.When we encourage small vendors we are actually contributing to the preservation of a craft that has been in practice for decades. So, the benefits of investing in mann panais are many.
At a time of the year when hydration and keeping cool are of paramount importance to guard the body against summer viruses, we owe it to ourselves to invest in our well-being.
Shanmugam is available at 9042780930. If he does not have what you are looking for, he will suggest someone else who does. Pay them a visit and bring that terracotta beauty home!.