Does it have "plastic" taste?
1134918
NO. I have had mine for almost a year now and I absolutely LOVE this thing. I drink A LOT of tea and it is perfect to fey your water boiling in no time.
1134919
No I've been using it at my job for months and not a hint of plastic taste ever.
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.
1758682
I use this at work and will leave water in it overnight and have never noticed a strange or plastic taste. However, if you leave it full and say in the car possibly with exposure to sun there is a slight taste the next day.
1193748
Mine has been in constant use for quite some time now and I have had no residual plastic taste in my coffee. I am a serious coffee drinker and am particular about the flavor. I can assure you that I haven't experienced it with this particular pot.
1515004
It is plastic except for the bottom which is metal. I did not notice a plastic taste when I used it however.
2282761
Yes, it does have plastic in contact with the water (not much, but some), plus the lid and spout filter parts. It's still enough plastic that I can taste and smell the chemicals which leech into the water. Disappointing, because I bought this kettle thinking it might be better than some of the others. As far as I can tell, there isn't a single plastic-free electric kettle on the market (in the US) right now.
1447133
I did not notice a plastic smell. I am pretty sensitive to odors.Hope this helps.
393734
I know what you mean. I don't recall tasting that plastic taste. But I usually have Zip Fizz flavored water in mine.
1152436
when you first get it just make sure to rinse it out. that would be the only time you will get that plastic taste to it. but after you rinse it out i havent gotten any plastic taste. sorry for the delay
309591
No it does not. It is made of a harder plastic that does not seen to emit any taste at all. The one thing that you want to remember to do is to, be sure to clean the seals and port in the top with good hot water to remove any residue of what ever you might have had in it. That done, it will last forever. I have had mine for about 3 to 4 years and it is still as good as the day I got it. That care of it, and it will that care of you. Enjoy !
1981762
Plastic, I did not notice any plastic taste to my boiled water. Pot works very well and I would recommend it for international travel.
182225
Yes, it does have plastic in contact with the water (not much, but some), plus the lid and spout filter parts. It's still enough plastic that I can taste and smell the chemicals which leech into the water.Disappointing, because I bought this kettle thinking it might be better than some of the others. As far as I can tell, there isn't a single plastic-free electric kettle on the market (in the US) right now.
2256349
No, it doesn't taste or smell like plastic. The only thing I don't like about this model is I could never get the programmable brew to work. Something with setting the time somehow is not working.
414735
Nope. Not to me. But I usually flavor my water with the Crystal Light Liquid thingies. But even when I'm in the hospital (and I'm there a lot) and they have pretty much the same ones I have water overnight and it doesn't taste like plastic at all.
1674413
No, it doesn't. It definitely feels like plastic, but it's matte and not shiny.
2256346
We have not experienced any plastic tastes or smells. We are very pleased with the product and the coffee it makes.
15112
I drink it mixed in with smoothies so there isn't a strong taste. There's a slight flavor (slightly earthy or nutty) but it's not very noticeable mixed with other stuff.
1002427
Aryeh,This bag does not give a plastic or chemical taste. I usually put mine in the refrigerator the night before I go out hunting. You should drain the tube after a days use or before you store it. Good luck.