Kansa is a distinguished type of bronze, renowned for its higher-than-average tin content, elevating it to a symbol of timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship. It is essentially the same alloy as traditional bronze, composed of copper and tin, but refined to a precise ratio of 78:22—whereas the average copper-tin bronze ratio is 85:15.
A metallurgy masterpiece from the Bronze Age, Kansa has held a unique place in the creation of exquisite utensils and cookware for over three thousand years, dating back to the Golden Age of Ayurveda. Today Kansa is widely used for cookware across India and Asia. This ancient alloy embodies a legacy of sophistication, blending historical prestige with modern luxury.
To craft Kansa, copper and tin are heated together at 400-700 degrees Celsius to form this premium bronze. The molten metal is then shaped into ingots, which are remelted and poured into bespoke moulds to create designs of unparalleled refinement.
The high tin content in Kansa means it is easier to maintain than pure copper as tin resists tarnishing and corrosion, ensuring Kansa's enduring beauty. Its masterful metal combination yields a tough, long-wearing material that withstands oxidation, subject only to an initial surface patina that enhances its vintage charm.
Kansa is exceptionally suited for luxury cookware, where tin provides a naturally non-stick and non-toxic surface, while copper delivers ultra-conductive heat distribution for precise, gourmet cooking. Unlike ordinary non-stick coated pans that require relining, the tin in Kansa is an integral part of the alloy, offering eternal performance and sophistication that lasts a lifetime.
Whist being ultra conductive and naturally non-stick the alloy is also unreactive to foods. The combination of these three qualities make it an excellent choice for premium cookware.
Pure copper can react with acidic foods. However, the tin in Kansa makes the alloy unreactive making it a safe and elegant choice for cooking.
Ancient texts on Indian Alchemy from the 16th-17th century AD, extols the virtues of Kansa. It highlights the belief that eating and cooking in Kansa utensils, crafted with the ideal copper and tin ratio [78:22], helps balance the body’s pH level, promoting harmony and vitality.
Indulging in meals from copper-infused vessels like Kansa fulfils the need for essential copper trace elements, supporting optimal thyroid function. Copper also eases inflammation, boosts haemoglobin, and imparts vital medicinal properties to food or water, enhancing overall vitality. As a key component in melanin production, it contributes to radiant skin and diminishes signs of aging. Copper aids in breaking down fats for weight management and supports cardiovascular health by regulating blood pressure.
