I get a horrible metalic taste from my hudro flask - it's searing me!
65597
I have never noticed this and I am pretty sensitive to such things.. maybe something is wrong with that one, return it
65598
Stainless shouldn't taste of metal. I would return it or ask for an exchange. Good Luck!
65599
I fill my flask with cold apple cider vinegar and honey and have not experienced the metallic taste.
65600
yes, there is a metal flavor. This is true for drinking beverages out of most any stainless steel vessels. The taste an odor diminishes some over time. Especially after you use it and wash it out several times. I have other flasks from different manufacturers and the metal twinge taste is pretty much the same. If you are really sensitive to metal -go with glass.
65601
I have not tried this, but this is what I found on a Hydro Flask posting... "Hydro Flasks are made from food grade stainless steel, so they should not have a metallic taste at all. You can try our cleaning method by letting hot baking soda water soak in the flask for 24 hours, then hot vinegar water soak in the flask for 24 hours. If this does not help that taste go away, then please call our customer service line at 888.584.9376 or email them at info@hydroflask.com."
65602
I have 3 or 4 Hydroflasks and have never tasted any metallic taste. I use it with cold drinks, cold water, hot drinks etc. It is 100% stainless steel and should not impart any taste.
140584
Yes me too, I wrote a review about it. The taste is terrible also. I had been buying from Amazon though so I am not sure why it is suddenly different.
724795
Yes, it pretty much tastes like plastic. It's not unbearable, however. I would recommend a carbon, i.e. activated charcoal filter to overcome this problem, if you can't get past the taste.
837981
I put a scoop in some water and take it. First order of this stuff was bearable/not bad. But the second (last so far) order... I always have to think of the smell of old urinals, since that's what it tastes like. Absolutely disgusting!
1009148
They don't taste metallic, but they feel super weird when you drink cold drinks through them. They are definitely a different experience than your normal plastic straws. I personally don't like them.
898968
That's what I didn't like about it either. When drinking out of the container it also left a metallic taste in my mouth. For me it was a waste of money.
685913
I was directed to mix with 8 oz of water, drink then or sit in frig overnight. Hate the taste.
1520671
we only used ours for a couple weeks. I thought I could taste plastic. Ended up odering a percolator coffee pot and we love it
1140993
Before you return it, I would try biting down very hard on it a couple of times and see if things improve.Then I would buy a camelbak, or platapus or just about any other bladder and replace it. I never could get rid of the chemical taste in mine.
631302
I've been using mine for several months and have never noticed a "nasty metallic taste." I use the hot water to make tea and have never had a problem.
1534785
I think it taste horrible too! I either dissolve it in warm water and drink it fast or I mix it with a little orange juice. The orange is the best way to go to get rid of most of the horrible taste. Good luck!
2129669
I haven't had the issue but here is what I might try if I had.1) boil the strainer (quite a while, at least an hour) in water with some dish soap. This would hopefully remove any acidic and neutral materials contributing to the taste2) If that doesn't work, try the same thing this time using vinegar (clear white) which would remove any basic materialsI hope that it works for you
608662
Perhaps that's what gives the product the bitter/metallic unpleasant taste. Greg has more specifics above.
791535
I had the same problem and had to contact them to make my choice. Honestly this is the worst tasting stuff I've ever tried.
631303
I never found any metallic taste. I do know this is the best kettle that I have found on the market. It heats water very quickly, and is not as noisy as others I have had.
1672729
There's no metallic taste at all. BTW... even a glass press has a stainless steel plunger and filtering mesh, so you won't avoid metal even with a glass press.
2257802
i just swish it with water and wipe with a cloth but it is beginning to rust and black chunks are chipping off the inside bottom. I never drink the last cup out of the pot for fear of it being gritty. I assume the iron is not toxic but I am planning on getting a new one. I have owned this one for many years.