The wisdom of the water pot

Imagine a summer afternoon in an Indian household a few decades ago. A large earthen pot sits in a corner of the kitchen, its surface glistening with tiny droplets of moisture. Nearby, a copper or brass vessel holds drinking water. A family member lifts a small ladle, pours a glass of naturally cool water and offers it to a visitor. That first sip, with its gentle coolness and earthy freshness, is a familiar memory for many. There were no refrigerators, plastic bottles or sophisticated water dis

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