My Sea to Summit is definately not polished, I see this one is. Will that remedy the "I just sucked on a handful of loose change" taste I get?
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In my experience the "I just sucked on a handful of loose change" bit is actually a catalytic reaction from the metal. Titanium isn't reactive (at least the same way to the same things) like iron or silver. One reason I got this is to avoid that icky flavor. Everyone has different tastes though. So far for me, no metal taste.
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Only the "spoon" portion is polished, the handle is not, theres a very distinct line maybe 1/8" up the handle. I would compare this to a normal piece of flatware, I don't notice any sort of taste etc. It also cleans fairly easily.
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There will be a plastic taste at first due to the lines being new. We installed an ice-maker filter kit (like you would find at Lowe's or like http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/social/swf/B003DA62T2/o=ShareProduct/ref=tsm_1_aw_swf_d_sp?vs=1) to minimize this temporary issue.
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I am ready to call it quits because as soon as I clean it, and get it filled with clean water, it starts to get a funky sulphur taste and smell again. I have boiled the rocks many times and have now stopped adding them to the bottom layer but now it filters extremely slowly so I do not have a reliable source of clean water to drink. I'm very disappointed with the time cleaning and then re=cleaning. I have only had this system for a little over two months so it is not that dirty. I can't recommend this system although I would like to.....and if it doesn't filter out flouride, what's the point? I am ready to call it quits because as soon as I clean it, and get it filled with clean water, it starts to get a funky sulphur taste and smell again. I have boiled the rocks many times and have now stopped adding them to the bottom layer but now it filters extremely slowly so I do not have a reliable source of clean water to drink. I'm very disappointed with the time cleaning and then re=cleaning. I have only had this system for a little over two months so it is not that dirty. I can't recommend this system although I would like to.....and if it doesn't filter out flouride, what's the point?
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I ran three pots of water first, and did find a bit of an odd taste to start. I worked with amount of grounds & am happy with it now. My last pot had a glass liner & I think that made a difference.
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Sorry, I can't relate to having bad tasting water, I only had one shipment, & it was fine. Maybe talk to Dr. if they put you on it? Sometimes, when we are taking care of our health issues going on, for me, my taste buds, can change. I've tried other brands of ph 9+ water, & they all taste the same. Maybe try to drink it cold? Hope it helps a little. Good luck!
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I've drank water from the mixer after it has been "spun" from curious and amazed friends. I've noticed zero taste difference, alas i dont think it spins fast enough to change or alter the taste in any way.
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Fine... I always squeezed/filtered the best water I could find. I thought the lake water might have a bad taste, but even that was palatable right out of the filter. That said, I typically keep a little lemon juice for my pack-bladder. After my trip, I back-flushed the filter and didn't see any particulates, so again, all the water I filtered was pretty clear. My $.02
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Ha ha....we were actually going to suggest that, but didnt know how to phrase it. Good for you using your noggin....sometimes a bubble of air can form in the plumbing and it is hard to get it out. Guess we will have to add "sucking" to our technical must do list! But that is often all it takes in cases where water is not being disbursed. Sometimes things get disconnected or air bubbles form during the rough ride across the ocean. Glad to see it worked out for you...its a good little machine for the money.
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Sorry, I pressed the wrong button. I just tested it and used on my SS spoon and it did not make much difference, not shiner at all. Personally, I would not use it on my flatware even I wash it afterwards. Why put some unknown chemicals on the utensils we put in our mouths.
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Was not that impressed with it. But in this case, my recommendation is probably invalid as we usually use frozen taro w/ice instead of powder and add our own organic milk. Spoiled on true taste. Also, this product has less flavor than if you go to a Tea store and purchase a drink. You follow the directions on the package but I added 3 times the amount to get that true taro taste. Hope this answers your question.
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Mine arrived without any crystallization and I have ordered more than one time and have never seen this. It never crystallized in the bathroom cupboard over time either. I wonder if you can write to the company to see if they know what the scoop is on this condition? Maybe some things might partially crystallize when subjected to temperature extremes, like possibly in transit. I'm sorry to hear that yours arrived that way and I hope you can get the mystery solved.
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Absolutely! You will need to dip it numerous times until you get the result you desire. I think you'll be very pleased.
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Don't think so. I just tasted it - not very sweet. Also a little greasy for coffee?
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I have an orange one. My wife has a pink one (of course). The bottles don't seem to impart any taste to the water contained therein; e.g., the orange bottle doesn't make my water taste citrusy. I'm not sure whether this is a manufacturing defect. Perhaps my expectations are mistaken or perhaps even "wrong." Based on your love of cozy slippers and your location in the Pacific Northwest, I would recommend a warm color, perhaps chili red? Definitely stay away from silver blue, which might be too evocative of ice. Charcoal might also be good, with its connotations of warmth. Again, be forewarned; these color suggestions are based purely on metaphorical relationships. The different colors have no discernible effect on the taste of the water.
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There was a stronger metallic taste upon first using the bottle even though I gave it a rinse. It has since faded and I notice it every once in a while...i might be sensitive to it, but it's worth noting. Good luck with you're decision.
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I have not experienced this. However, my dispenser did develop rust around the seam on the bottom within a month of purchase. You may want to check for rust. ( I was issued a free replacement.) That might be what you're tasting.
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Because the filter is such an important part and the top was really scuffed up, I decided to get a replacement from Amazon. For future reference, the replacement had no scratches of any kind, but I do smell a little grease. So I am guessing the latter is normal. Now that I think about it, the first one was probably new, but like I said not worth taking a chance for me. Thanks for all of the answers, they were helpful.