Is water stored in an earthen pot safe for drinking?
Traditionally the matka or earthen/terracotta pot has been used to store water and keep it cool. Water stored in a matka for a few hours gets cooled to as much as 14-15 degrees Celsius. Many prefer drinking water stored in matkas or surahis because the water has a refreshing flavour and is just at the right temperature not too warm and definitely not chilled. Your mum may insist that you drink water only from the matka as she may be taking precautionary measures to protect you from falling ill. Drinking water from a matka is believed to be gentle on the throat. If you are prone to colds and coughs during your pregnancy and are avoiding refrigerator-chilled water, matka water might actually be the ideal solution. Also the water you drink should be clean. It is safest to boil the required amount of water for 20 minutes and then let it cool down. Once it reaches room temperature, you can store it in a clean matka or surahi. The type of earthen pot chosen to store the water also affects th
