grehorst Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 So, the local health department visited. They are concerned about our use of copper mugs for Moscow Mules. Basically they state that because the drink has a pH of <6 we shouldn't be using copper. But, if the level of copper is below 1.3mg per liter (the limit the EPA has set for water) they think we will be fine. So, now I need to have one of our Moscow Mules tested by a lab. I'll update this as soon as we have new info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natrat Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Oh my... Well, maybe I'll spring for those copper plated stainless mugs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 That's why the moscow mule tastes better in the copper than it does in glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEPA-still-chillin Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Yeah let us know. We will be doing the same thing at our place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgeBird Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 What I would like to know is how you can afford to use copper mugs in your tasting room!? Do you have a source/link for some reasonably priced ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salishseaorganicliqueurs Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 What I would like to know is how you can afford to use copper mugs in your tasting room!? Do you have a source/link for some reasonably priced ones? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderNorth Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 These are the cheapest ones I've been able to find. http://maapparel.espwebsite.com/ProductDetails/?productId=550030007&tab=Tile&referrerPage=ProductResults&refPgId=503019681&referrerModule=PRDREB Going with solid copper vs copper plated really drives up the cost as well http://maapparel.espwebsite.com/ProductDetails/?productId=200338639&tab=Tile&referrerPage=ProductResults&refPgId=503019681&referrerModule=PRDREB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestar Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Traditionally, meaning for centuries, the inside of general use copper vessels (mug, ewers, pots, pans) were tinned, for this very reason. While for display, an all copper mug sounds fine, for use, the interior should be tinned. If tinned, then this issue should going away. Key is avoiding scratching the interior in use and cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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