Does it give the water a plastic taste?
1279533
I don't know about that but the plastic did melt in the dishwasher, top shelf.
1279534
No, I've never experienced a plastic taste to the water with the Design For Living Tritan Infuser.
1477385
I had no problem with tasting like plastic, I washed the water container with dish soap and any other parts that would come out. I made a few cups with water only and never had a problem.
1513295
I haven't found it to improve the taste of the water but I've only had it for two months or so. We filter our water because our city water tastes pretty bad .
474298
There is a 5" x 2" filter inside the kettle that appears to be plastic. I bought this kettle thinking I could remove this piece, but doing so prevents the kettle from shutting off automatically. Also, after repeated boilings and vinegar soakings, the water still has a chemical/plastic taste. I ended up getting a De'Longhi KBO1401W Electric Kettle which I am happy with.
1499120
No. There is really not much plastic taste. Even with hot water where you would expect some of that taste to come through, that is something that I've never found with the AeroPress.
1673229
I don't know either. We have tried two of them and they both smell awful. If you start with fresh water, it doesn't pick up the odor too badly, but if you let the water sit in the reservoir very long it quickly starts to taste like the plastic smells. I have thought about filling the reservoir (without water) with baking soda to absorb the odor (same concept as using it in your refrigerator or cat box), but I haven't actually done that yet. Don't really know if that would help.
1009146
I have never noticed a metal taste. I usually put it in a glass jar of water with a little ice. I like the feel of drinking out of a cold straw!
2256347
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
1513296
Yes indeed! as the hard minerals are out of solution the bitter taste is gone, water tastes sweeter. Order with confidence from Small Wonder USA, 1 ye money back, free tech support and gift with order.
1869233
I am not sure, I can only tell you that it made taste better than water which I used a zero water filter.
1433072
I never noticed a "plastic taste" however my issue was the coffee grounds inthe coffee cup which I find unacceptable
1134920
Any answer would be sort of subjective because one person might be more sensitive to that plastic taste than another person, but I personally have never tasted any kind of plastic taste in the water when heated. There are instructions in the package on heating a potfull of water and dumping it before using any. That may be the reason.
234430
Yes. I took pond water from behind my house, strained it through a tee shirt to get the large particulate matter out and put it in. Voila, clean water that tasted pretty good. That being said, I noticed some taste, not overwhelming. The important thing is, that it is safe to drink.
548689
The straw is plastic and I have not found it to affect taste.Fabulous water bottle
855476
There is a filter in the spout that is plastic. I have had this kettle about two weeks now and have not found that the plastic gives off a taste, which was a concern of mine. If I leave the hot water sitting in the kettle with the lid on and then open it, I can detect a slight odor, and I don't reheat that water to use again. Finding a kettle without any interior plastic has been a challenge, but overall I like this kettle.
603956
The only plastic part on the inside is the removable filter, we have detected no taste at all from it.. The kettle although expensive is the best kettle we have owned, the ability to change the temperature is just an added bonus which I have found very useful...excellent kettle and worth every penny
1062238
I use it mainly for iced tea but have never noticed any plastic taste. This is my second container and I'd order it again.I wouldn't wash it with really hot water. Just lukewarm will do.