This model is metal- the one recommended by Peet's is all plastic (clear) - is there a possiblity the metal can leach flavor into/out of the coffee?
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I have been using my metal one for coffee for a couple years and I have never noticed a metallic or off flavor - and this is pre-ground not beans - I love it for my coffee usage
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The flavor is not at all affected by the metal of the can. The vacuum does an excellent job of preserving coffee bean freshness.
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Hard to answer that question. We have had this container for quite a long time and have never sensed anything other than coffee flavor. Overall I personally think that the metal is a cleaner way to storing the beans, since more times than not overtime plastic absorbs the flavor of its ingredients. We are very happy with this product for storing our beans.
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Stainless steel is the safest most inert material to use for cooking and the next best material for water bottles to glass. I would certainly choose it as an option over any plastic -- some plastics definitely leech and some have BPA. It's also better to protect your coffee beans from light.
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Not sure but would think plastic would more likely do that. I love my metal one!
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Per the description: "Durable construction resists staining as well as odor and taste transfer." I have not noticed any changes to coffee flavor/aroma. I roast often, so my coffee is seldom in the container longer than 7 to 10 days. Store coffee longer than that and stale coffee is more of an issue than any affect the container might have.
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It is plastic. Email the company and they can prove there is no leaching of BPA into the coffee. But also what's the fuss about BPA? It's an old story. Checkout what the FDA says. And BPA is NOT listed as toxic on California's proposition 65 - probably the toughest list in the world.
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Any hot water that gets through the metal screen can potentially come into contact with the plastic body before passing on into your cup. I understand wanting to minimize contact with plastic; I bought this filter hoping to minimize the use of paper filters. I actually returned this unit b/c coffee grounds were not filtered well; they were in my cup of coffee, which defeats the purpose of using a filter.
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"copper metal components...possibly contaminating your drink with trace amounts of the copper... known to cause cancer...".Considering all the copper pipe used for water supply lines in California (and elsewhere), contamination from your coffee pot are the LEAST of your worries, IF you think copper is a problem (it isn't, although lead leaching from the solder joints in your plumbing HAVE been a source of concern, albeit minor).In litigation-happy California, the warning is plastered on just about everything, making it relatively useless to rely upon.
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it is an odd construction. the only plastic that could touch the coffee is the phalange of the top. if you look at the photo you can seethe black lip of the top. it only touches the foam not the actually coffee. The pour lip which keeps the grounds in place is plastic.
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The plastic taste is most likely from the k-cups you are using. I only brew using my own beans and the Bunn makes some of the best coffee I've ever had.
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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.
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yes Bill, it has aluminum parts that contact the water and the coffee, absolutely. hope this helps you.
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I have had both and I would take the Frieling every time. There is nothing wrong with Bodum, but the glass units are fragile, break all the time, and are often not insulated like the Frieling. I have never experienced any adverse taste from the metal; most coffee shops use metal for steaming. I might think twice if the product were aluminum, but I think you will really like the stainless steel and it is virtually indestructible.
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I've never experienced any plastic taste. I usually use home made pods, and don't experience grounds in my coffee cup either.
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love this coffee maker & yes the coffee reservoir is plastic with a stainless steel bottom which sits onto a metal heating plate. note: coffee has a tendency to taste like plastic when left heated for a long time. i dont clean mine as directed i just rinse it.
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Mr. Coffee's ECMP50 has stainless parts on the places that touch the coffee and the milk. I can't speak to internal parts. The back water reservoir is plastic.
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The one I have is all glass, the only plastic part is the gasket that is between the top and the bottom unit and it does not come into contact with either the water or the coffee. So no, the water or coffee does not come into contact with plastic.
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Actually I do not know what type of plastic is used... however the only plastic part that touches the coffee is the lid/stopper.
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It shouldn't make any difference on the flavor if it's glass or metal so I guess it's up to personal preference..The metal one wouldn't break if you dropped it and it's insulated so it'll keep the coffee hot longer..
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I have not noticed a plastic taste or smell. I do use the "Aroma" button for every pot because I only use 550 ml of water for one pot (makes two cups). The coffee is stronger but takes longer to make. Probably will not get this model again d/t the time it takes to make (at least 5 minutes).aah
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No, only the outside is stainless steel. The water resevoir and everything else inside is plastic. I know what you mean. I was looking for something that's all stainless steel on the inside to try and avoid that "plastic taste" you often get from some coffee makers. Eventually I gave up as I couldn't find anything like that! BUT, somehow this coffee maker does NOT give you the plastic taste in the coffee. This is now my second time owning this model, and I'm quite pleased. Yehuda K.