Does it ever give water a metallic taste?
86258
No, the taste was fine. The only problem I had was that the lids shatter if dropped.
86259
I have only used this product to drink hot tea. With tea, I have never tasted an off flavor.
395920
I attach it to a drill set at a very very slow speed and I use it in a pot. I try to be careful not to rub the sides or the bottom of the pot since I don't want a metallic taste in my food. I'm not certain if we would get a metallic taste but I would like to reduce the possibility. Works well and quickly!
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.
898967
Contact the manufacturer. Zinganything.com. They have a Sports Cap that has a built in straw. They will replace it for you for free. As far as the metallic taste is concerned, try using 8 ounces of distilled water and 8 ounces of vinegar mix together in the bottle leaving in the refrigerator overnight and then rinse it thoroughly. That should get rid of the metallic taste. If it comes back repeat the process. Remember to hand wash it first using soap and water before using the vinegar and water solution. I can't stand the taste of metal either and this has always worked. However it is not a permanent solution and must be repeated but it usually lasts quite a while. Contact the manufacturer. Zinganything.com. They have a Sports Cap that has a built in straw. They will replace it for you for free. As far as the metallic taste is concerned, try using 8 ounces of distilled water and 8 ounces of vinegar mix together in the bottle leaving in the refrigerator overnight and then rinse it thoroughly. That should get rid of the metallic taste. If it comes back repeat the process. Remember to hand wash it first using soap and water before using the vinegar and water solution. I can't stand the taste of metal either and this has always worked. However it is not a... » Read More Contact the manufacturer. Zinganything.com. They have a Sports Cap that has a built in straw. They will replace it for you for free. As far as the metallic taste is concerned, try using 8 ounces of distilled water and 8 ounces of vinegar mix together in the bottle leaving in the refrigerator overnight and then rinse it thoroughly. That should get rid of the metallic taste. If it comes back repeat the process. Remember to hand wash it first using soap and water before using the vinegar and water solution. I can't stand the taste of metal either and this has always worked. However it is not a permanent solution and must be repeated but it usually lasts quite a while. « Show Less
622493
None that I've noticed, by taste or smell. I fill it directly from my electric kettle as soon as it boils.
881694
We have not noticed a plastic taste at all. We also only use it for water. Hope this is helpful for you.
1036109
Yes. It seems durable and I have tested water that has set for a few days and there is no taste imparted.
1018602
Also, in answer to some questions, it has no metallic taste at all as far as I can detect.
1204542
We have had a Grunwerg coffee press for several months and I have not noticed a metallic taste to the coffee. The material seems like good quality stainless, so I would be surprised if such a thing were to occur. Of course, though, there is a metallic scratching sound while pushing the press down since there is metal to metal contact with the sidewalls of the carafe.
1458460
No. Also the filtered water has light black or blue color and taste bad. Do not buy it.
92685
I think it depends on the cartridge you use. I put sliced lime into mine so I don't taste anything Metallica.
1044942
To the best my knowledge, I taste no charcoal or other filter flavors. You never taste water so good! You do have to maintain the dome ( scrub it with a light brush once a month) and you do have to replace the mineral filter cartridge as well as the dome at some point.
1578943
I didn't detect a taste but it DOES have a lingering smell. I take mine in a glass and I can definitely smell a metallic scent, however no I do not actually taste it, just smell.
1772815
Nope, no metallic taste. But Hot and tasty, yes Indeed. I will be buying more...and more....and MORE!!!!!!
2003472
We've had our filter for 10 weeks, still on same filter - and just tested it - oops, it needs changing. It measured 136, our tap water is cleaner at only 55, so it must start discharging the filtered "stuff" into the clean water, and starts to taste really bad, sort of metallic tasting.
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.