The Calphalon copper cookware tri-ply has another take on bonding metals together, they used copper, aluminum and stainless (in that order) from the exterior to the core up to the inner lining. The Copper exterior and the aluminum core contributes to the cookware’s ability for superior heat conduction and the use of inert stainless provides the ability to cook food in a non-reactive surface area so that it won’t tarnish or discolor even when preparing food with acidic contents. The finish of the tri-ply features graceful curves and expert craftsmanship, the brushed finish of the copper exterior makes it resistant to smudges. It is a beautiful cookware as it is hardworking.

Features

-Brushed copper exterior with heavy aluminum core and an 18/10 grade stainless steel lining

-V Shaped Stainless steel handles

-Oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit

-Covered by a lifetime warranty

-Reflective surface which allows for better food monitoring

Pros and Cons

The Calphalon Copper Cookware tri-ply set is a 10 piece cookware, it includes all the necessary pieces for a complete kitchen. The bonding approach of Calphalon is unique, the use of brushed copper on the exterior coupled with a heavy gauge aluminum core results to excellent conduction of heat, the cookware responds to flame adjustments very quickly allowing for precision cooking. It also has very good heat distribution, the heat is spread even on the cooking surface in a uniform way. The Cool-V stainless steel handle is a patented technology of Calphalon, it allows the handle to stay cool to the touch. The tri-ply is also safe for use inside the oven, so it’s very useful when preparing food which needs to be browned on the stove top and finished in the oven.

The Calphalon Copper Cookware is bit lighter than the other brands of copper cookware, the heat accumulation properties of the pan is noticeably low if the pan gets crowded, you will also notice the dip when cooking proteins which are not quite at room temperature, but if best practices in cooking is followed then it should not be a big deal–don’t crowd the pan and don’t put in proteins which are not fully thawed. Care and upkeep of Calphalon tri-ply needs to be considered as well, the brushed copper exterior will react to acids found in soaps used in dishwashing machines, so you need to hand wash the cookware, the copper exterior also might discolor when exposed to heat for an extended period of time, but it does come off quite easily after polishing.

The Calphalon Copper Cookware tri-ply has a durable construction which will make it last for a long time, it comes with an 8-10 inches omelet pans, 3-quart covered sauté pan, 3 covered saucepots. The tri-ply fetches at about $449.95, the price tag is not nearly half of other copper cookware brands which makes it ideal for the beginning home chef or newlyweds. It can be bought at Williams-Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, Bloomingdales, Dillards and Amazon.com.