I know this is an odd question.I had to quit coffee and tea.I have been adding this to hot water.Does the hot water degrade the ingredients at all?
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Good question. Because I've never thought about mixing in hot water I honestly don't know if that can happen. I usually check "reputable/credible" websites such as Mayoclinic.org and webmd.com for information that's medical or health related--don't know if those sites would help you with this concern. Hope this helps.
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Bob! this is what OCC says: "We have discovered a natural process that uses only water, yet results in an excellent tasting coffee - something that is difficult to achieve with water process coffees. With this method, the green beans are soaked in a hot water bath, releasing the caffeine, and most of the natural flavors and oils. The water, containing at this point the main essences of the beans themselves (caffeine, flavors, and oils) is then transferred to another tank, where the caffeine is removed from the rest of the components via carbon filters. Then, the water, still containing the flavors and oils of the bean, is added back to the tank containing the beans, where the beans re-absorb their original oils and flavors, without the caffeine." See their website for more info. Also, their Customer Support staff is excellent and very responsive. Mike
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We live in an area with a great amount of minerals in the water. I am suspect that it is your water that is creating your problem here, not the coffee maker. The reason I say that is because it has happened to my coffee maker also, and I do not have a Bunn. I was constantly cleaning up the "crud" after a few brews. We were going through coffee makers like a kid in a candy store. Heat seems to make the minerals gather together fast. Just an observation on my part....I am no scientist. I began to use bottled distilled or spring water in my coffee maker and no more mineral deposit problem. Actually, the coffee did taste fresher. I appreciate reading your response, because I know that I am not the only one with this water problem, and I will keep using bottled spring or distilled water for my coffee! Oh.....and I am going to buy a Bunn!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for your input.
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Hi Charles. I too do not want my coffee to have ANY modifications to the original coffee bean's tastes. I simply rinse the entire apparatus thoroughly with plain tap water each and every I time use it. About once a week I'll use a couple of drops (no more!) of Dawn and a soft sponge on everything, but I've never felt compelled to disassemble any parts; although I suppose you could it just doesn't seem necessary. The instructions say "If it's very dirty" to use a small amount of bleach, but I wouldn't dare use anything so harsh. Besides, after quite a bit of use, it's still squeaky clean. Just keep rising after EVERY use - it'll be fine. Hi Charles. I too do not want my coffee to have ANY modifications to the original coffee bean's tastes. I simply rinse the entire apparatus thoroughly with plain tap water each and every I time use it. About once a week I'll use a couple of drops (no more!) of Dawn and a soft sponge on everything, but I've never felt compelled to disassemble any parts; although I suppose you could it just doesn't seem necessary. The instructions say "If it's very dirty" to use a small amount of bleach, but I wouldn't dare use anything so harsh. Besides, after quite a bit of use, it's still squeaky... » Read More Hi Charles. I too do not want my coffee to have ANY modifications to the original coffee bean's tastes. I simply rinse the entire apparatus thoroughly with plain tap water each and every I time use it. About once a week I'll use a couple of drops (no more!) of Dawn and a soft sponge on everything, but I've never felt compelled to disassemble any parts; although I suppose you could it just doesn't seem necessary. The instructions say "If it's very dirty" to use a small amount of bleach, but I wouldn't dare use anything so harsh. Besides, after quite a bit of use, it's still squeaky clean. Just keep rising after EVERY use - it'll be fine. « Show Less
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Since the water comes out hot, you can add the amount of sugar that you want before you start making the drink. I have not had any problems with it dissolving. You can also use a liquid sweetener if you desire (such as agave).
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Yes. The coffee needs to be hot to melt the oil, if it isn't hot enough, the oil won't melt and you get chunks of solidified oil. It doesn't need to be so hot that it would burn you if you drank it. The oil will sit on top of the coffee and almost looks like a pool but you just need to stir it again. Doesn't have any impact on the taste of the coffee at all. It works in hot tea as well.
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As far as I can tell. I don't remember if I used water that had been boiling, but possibly since I would pour from a hotpot that had just boiled the water. Now I use water from my Keurig--boiling, I would think at the boiling point. This teapot is marvelous. I eat in a community dining rom where everyone loves my little teapot. If something happens to it I will immediately replace if possible.
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I haven't put really hot liquid in it. I usually want to drink it relatively soon. BTW, you shouldn't use very hot water to brew tea as the heat can kill off the nutrients in tea.
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It does have a slight "new smell" when pouring the boiling water...but it doesn't affect the taste at all...and it does diminish with time. I suppose I could have tried soaking baking soda or vinegar to rid the smell, but it didn't affect the taste!
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Nope! Leave the collar on. Rinse the pot after all coffee is gone...just swirl with a tad of hot water, but try to keep the collar dry. Be sure to empty and rinse every night before going to bed. If you have left over coffee, put in another cup in the fridge (cover). Always take out filter after brewing. Once a week, I use a tad of dish soap and a bottle brush (like for baby bottles)which will get rid of any left over residue from the week. Rinse thoroughly with hot water, again, keeping the collar dry. Then air dry. It's really a piece of cake. I've used Chemex for over 40 years...wouldn't trade it for anything!!
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I don't notice coffee smell after a hot water and detergent wash. Coffee is a pretty hard odor to get rid of completely. I'm not sure it would be completely gone if you did a careful test.
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The instructions that come with the PUR system say that it should not be used with hot water. I don't know what the result is if one does, however. Mine has accidentally been exposed to hot water a few times and shows no ill effects.
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I have not had this problem. I agree with T. Holt that you make sure the cleanser is completely dissolved before putting it in your coffee pot.
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i noticed that when i put coffee it taste like tea. Tried washing and washing but it still tasted like tea :(
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I put it in my coffee pot before I brew it. If I put too much it leaves some behind. I don't mind though it tastes good and is good for you. I have never tried plain water.
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This is organic rose water, ingredients being only water and distilled rose . Have not tried it my tea or while cooking, however I'm sure it would be safe.
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You can dispense hot water from it if you simply don't place coffee in the filter. However, if you want hot water for tea, I don't know if the water comes out at a temperature fit for tea, though it does come out hot, I don't believe it's boiling. Furthermore, the water that comes from it may have a slight tinge of coffee to it as not all coffee/espresso is removed from it upon a rinse.