How to care for
your Tamryn.
Brass, copper and kansya are living metals. They reward attention and age into something more beautiful than the day you bought them. This guide tells you everything you need to know.
Unlike steel or ceramic, brass and copper develop a richer character the more they are used. Neglect dulls them. Use and attention makes them extraordinary.
A quick hand wash and dry after use is genuinely all the daily care required. The occasional polish takes five minutes and restores the original shine completely.
If you are ever unsure about caring for your Tamryn piece, write to us. And when the interior lining eventually wears — we replate it for you. Always.
After every use.
These four steps take under five minutes and keep your piece looking extraordinary for decades.
Use warm water and a mild dish soap. A soft cloth or sponge only — never steel wool or abrasive scrubbers. Brass and copper scratch easily and those scratches accumulate over time.
Never air dry. Water left on the surface causes water spots and accelerates tarnishing. Use a soft dry cloth and wipe every surface — the base, the interior, the handle, the lid. Completely dry.
Store away from direct moisture and humidity. If storing long-term, a soft cloth or tissue wrap prevents surface contact marks. Avoid stacking without protection between pieces.
Every few weeks, rub a very thin coat of coconut oil over the exterior with a soft cloth. Buff it in. This maintains the lustre and forms a protective layer against moisture and air. Your piece will thank you.
The natural polish.
When your piece has tarnished or lost its shine, this is all you need. Everything is already in your kitchen.
Mix the lemon juice and salt into a paste. Apply to the surface with a soft cloth using gentle circular motions. You will see the tarnish lift within seconds. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Dry immediately and completely. Finish with a thin rub of coconut oil to seal and protect the surface.
For stubborn tarnish: Tamarind paste works equally well — there is a quiet poetry in using the same ingredients that cooked in your pot to clean it.
Do's and don'ts.
These are not suggestions. These are the things that determine whether your Tamryn piece lasts one generation or three.
- Hand wash with mild soap and warm water after every use
- Dry immediately and completely with a soft cloth
- Use wooden or silicone utensils to protect the interior
- Polish occasionally with lemon and salt to restore shine
- Oil the exterior with coconut oil every few weeks
- Store in a dry place away from direct moisture
- Embrace the natural patina — it is the metal ageing beautifully
- Never put in the dishwasher — the detergents are too harsh
- Never use steel wool, abrasive pads or harsh chemical cleaners
- Never leave water sitting on the surface after washing
- Never cook highly acidic foods in unlined pieces (tomato, tamarind, citrus)
- Never use metal utensils — they scratch the interior lining
- Never store with other metal objects that may scratch the surface
- Never use bleach or chlorine-based products near these metals
Care by material.
Each metal has its own character and its own specific needs. Here is what you need to know about each one.
It is not ageing.
It is becoming.
The patina that develops on brass and copper is one of the most misunderstood things about these metals. It is not damage. It is not neglect. It is the metal recording its history with you.
No two Tamryn pieces will develop the same patina — because no two kitchens are the same. The food cooked, the light it lives in, the hands that touch it — all of it shapes how your piece ages. That is the point of owning something handcrafted.
If you ever want the original shine back — lemon, salt, five minutes. But we hope you don't always want that.
The lining wears.
We restore it.
The interior tin lining of cooking pieces will eventually wear with regular use over years. This is normal. It is not a defect. It is part of owning a living metal object.
When your interior lining shows wear, send your piece back to us. We replate it to its original condition and return it to you — complimentary, always, for the life of the piece. This is not an extra service. It is part of what you own when you own a Tamryn. Write to us at care@tamryn.in to arrange a pickup.