We usually have several on hand. All useable but some have a few chips and minor rust. Our choice on colors depends on what we have on hand. Temporarily out of gray dippers.
TIP- After using your dipper, wash & dry well. This is for all potables, even coffee boilers. Do not scrub to remove the black. After drying well, rub mineral oil over each item, inside and out, and yes, even over the blackened outsides. This oil helps preserve the tin and the solder, takes the place of using rendered lard as it was practiced in the 1860's. But before using the dippers make sure to wash with soap and water though.
