CopperHolic

How is a copper alembic still made?

Five stages, one object. The sequence is older than the printed word — a sheet of copper, raised by hammer into a vessel that turns plant into liquid. 37 hours. Four hands. One object. 01 Charge the pot Fresh plant material and spring water go into the copper boiler. For a hydrosol, aim for a 1:2 ratio. For essential oils, pack the charge tighter.

How does an alembic still work?

Every alembic still is three hand-hammered parts working in sequence. Heat rises, vapor climbs, liquid returns. The oldest known still design — now made one copper sheet at a time. Copper PotHand-hammered by skilled artisans to ensure even heat distribution and robust flavor development. Copper's natural properties help remove unwanted compounds, resulting in a purer, smoother distillate.

What can you make with a copper still?

A copper alembic is the most versatile distillation vessel ever made. Here are six things owners actually make — the same object, different botanicals, different heats, different hands. Rose hydrosol~750ML / RUNThe floral water left after the oil separates. Ready to use in skincare, cooking, or cocktails within three hours of pressing the petals.

Which copper still size is right for you?

Same 1.1mm copper, same silver seams, same hands. The size is the whole question. Read the three and pick the one that matches the kind of runs you'll actually do. AM-5 Model AM-5 For weekend hydrosols & home essential oils.Weekend rose-petal runs. A litre of lavender water by Sunday lunch. The 5-litre alembic is the one most owners start with — light enough to live on a kitchen shelf, big enough for a proper charge.

Why pure 1.1 mm copper, lead-free, food-safe?

Copper has been the vessel of distillation for eight hundred years for reasons that have nothing to do with nostalgia. It conducts heat twenty-five times faster than stainless steel, binds sulphur compounds chemically, and gives every distillate a softer finish. Every seam on a CopperHolic still is silver-soldered, food-safe, inspected by hand.