Of course, such is the quiet revolution that is sweeping behind closed kitchen doors: health-aware and eco-conscious, culturally driven Millennials are abandoning their coated, synthetic cookware in droves to embrace the beauty of those traditional Indian metals - brass, bronze, copper, and iron.
To them, it's way beyond cooking; going back to purity, heritage, and mindfulness is everything. Why does this generation switch back, and how does Aarambh keep that legacy alive with handcrafted, pure, and authentically made metal utensils?
1. Health and Authenticity: Cooking the Traditional Way
Millennials today scrutinize everything, from what ingredients go into their food to even the things that touch their food. Greater awareness of toxic coatings, among other noxious elements on non-stick or aluminium cookware, means choosing naturally safe metals that do not leach chemicals and offer health benefits.
But all these traditional metals are not applied in the same way, however. It's in knowing their right application that they're applied:
Brass: This is an alloy made of copper and zinc. Brass cookware is excellent to use, but its interior lining must be tinned. The layer of tin, or kalai, acts as a protective barrier that prevents food from reacting with the alloy mixture of copper and zinc. Aarambh brass cookware not only has the perfect inner coating of pure tin but also comes with an ideal thickness that ensures even heat distribution, durability, and long-lasting performance. This makes it safe, sturdy, and healthy enough for everyday cooking.
Bronze: It is an alloy of copper and tin. Bronze - ideal for eating and serving food. It reacts with 'ghee' (clarified butter), oil, and sour ingredients that either change the taste or cause minor reactions. Thus, though you must not cook or store oily or sour food in it, bronze 'thalis,' bowls, and glasses are ideal for serving warm, balanced meals. Aarambh maintains the pure alloy ratio (88% copper and 12% tin) and traditional finish for safe dining.
Copper: This is good for storing and drinking water, as it purifies water by eliminating harmful microbes. According to Ayurveda, water kept in a copper vessel at night helps improve digestion and immunity.
Iron: The iron kadhai and tawa are almost essential in your kitchen for cooking purposes. Cooking in them will automatically add iron to your food, thereby increasing the energy and haemoglobin count in the body. Aarambh irons are thick, pure iron, heat evenly, and could last for decades.
The application of the function of each metal, insistence on purity, and proper finishing have guaranteed safety, well-being, and authenticity in every kitchen at Aarambh.
2. Sustainability: A Conscious Lifestyle Choice
Millennials are the first ecologically minded generation. Instead of disposable consumerist culture, they avoid it for sustainability and durable materials.
That's just the mind-set traditional metal cookware fits into: it's recyclable, repairable, and almost eternal. Unlike modern non-stick pans, which wear off in two years, a brass handi or an iron kadhai lasts for generations.
Every product at Aarambh is handcrafted and built to last for decades, not seasons. The purity and thickness of every utensil are maintained so that it will be durable for consistent performance, thereby minimizing waste and encouraging mindful consumption.
3. The Desire for Real Connection: Where Culture Meets Conscious Living
For many millennials, opting for traditional metal cookware is not about health alone; it's almost going back to their roots. Cooking in an iron kadhai or eating in a bronze thali evokes that feeling of nostalgia and belonging.
It's back to the grandparents' kitchen, where food was prepared for its taste and consumed with metallic utensils that brought an improvement in both taste and well-being.
Aarambh celebrates this revival of culture by marrying heritage craftsmanship with modern aesthetics. Their range of cookware exudes old India's charm and blends well into homes today.
4. Durability and True Value
Millennials value quality over quantity-invest in things that will last rather than buying mediocre products and replacing them often. Traditional metals, when made pure and thick, as Aarambh ensures, deliver that value.
Brass/Bronze: Will not break, corrode, or wear out. A little TLC will keep them in great shape for decades.
Iron improves with age and finally develops a non-stick surface.
COPPER: It will not lack either beauty or strength for many years with its simple cleaning.
Aarambh cookware has more to do with an investment in life than something being bought down to wellness, sustainability, and continuity of culture.
5. The Aesthetic Revolution: From Rustic to Remarkable
Of course, social media made all the difference in bringing back traditional metal ware. Millennials simply love authenticity that looks good too. From golden brass thalis to bronze bowls and copper jugs, metal cookware has become a design statement- all standing for purity, culture, and style.
Further, Aarambh adds handcrafted finishes and natural patinas to create a beautiful etch, making each utensil a work of art to adorn a classic or a modern kitchen.
6. The Science and Tradition Behind Metal Cooking
According to Ayurveda, every metal bears a particular energy and elemental value:
Copper balances - Pitta, the fire energy.
Brass balances - Kapha-earth & water.
Bronze is said to balance - Vata-air energy.
Iron builds - strength & stamina.
Cooking or consuming in these metals aligns the body energies naturally. That is why traditional Indian kitchens had different metals for different purposes-not out of luxury, but because of science. The philosophy of Aarambh retains the use of pure compositions, tested alloys, & corrects thickness so that every utensil plays its authentic ayurvedic role safely and effectively.
7. Aarambh: Reviving Purity and Craftsmanship
In a world of shortcuts and coatings, Aarambh stands for purity, purpose, and permanence. Every piece of utensil at Aarambh is handcrafted by Indian artisans into functional pieces, using age-old techniques that keep the heritage of metal working alive.
What makes Aarambh different:
100% pure and certified metals—no mixed alloys and cheap coatings. Properly tin-coated brass cookware for safe cooking. The traditional composition of bronze for tableware is 88% Cu - 12% Zn. Natural finish, thickness, and balance for long-lasting strength. Designs that harmoniously balance traditional values with modern usability. Be it a Pure Brass Kadhai, a Bronze Thali Set, a Copper Water Jug, or an Iron Tawa, Aarambh makes sure that every piece speaks to the essence of Indian heritage and the promise of purity.
Final Thoughts:
Millennials are not just following this trend; they are leading the way back into conscious living. They cook and eat the way India has always meant it- with health, heritage, and harmony-through the use of brass, bronze, copper, and iron utensils. As Aarambh believes, purity is not old-fashioned; it is timeless. In this new wave of mindful living, every meal becomes more than just food-a bridge connecting us to whom we are and where we come from.
