does pitcher or infuser emit harmful chemicals when it comes in contact with boiling water? what would be the max 'safe' temperature?
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I don't know. The infuser is a gold color metal mesh, like others I have in drip coffee makers. I'm pretty sure the pitcher is BPA free. You pour boiling water from a pot into the pitcher, so the highest temperature is 212F. It works fine at that temp.
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Jesse, That's the same question that I would like to have answered. We will need to call the Manufacturer and hope they give us an honest answer. We do not have the capability to truly discern if the pitcher leeches chemicals, but the Manufacturer or the US Testing LAB (someone help me with the name) should already know. That's where I would call to see if it's even been tested yet. The FDA isn't really concerned with our health and welfare so don't even bother calling there. I hope that you can get the answers for all of us - the ones who have bought and ones that want to buy. Glass is the only product that I know that does not leech chemicals, this is a type of plastic. They covered only BPA-free. Their website is www.takeya.com, they have a Contact page with their addresses, phone numbers, and an email form. 714.374.9900 x 314
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I haven't noticed and chemical smell. I have put in water at a full rolling boil with no problem. I have been very happy with mine.
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I don't understand your questions about "harmful chemicals" nor the max "safe" temperature.I've used this item as stated before for hot tea and there was steam when I used boiling water and no steam when I used water at room temperature.
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None that I've noticed, by taste or smell. I fill it directly from my electric kettle as soon as it boils.
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According to Takeya website the pitcher is made of high temperature acrylic which is probably the same material as "Plexiglass"
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Info with strainer says YES! I haven't steamed in this one. I have steamed and boiled in another silicone product, and it's fine. Both have heat tolerance levels well beyond the 212 degree boiling point of water. Hope this helps.
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I put boiled water in it and it does fine. So anything lower than 100c should be alright. Haven't tried higher (anyone needs to?).
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The directions don't say if it can be used for "hot" water. Since this is a 3 quart pitcher made for infusing, I don't know why you would want that much flavored "hot" water and/or it wouldn't stay hot for very long and/or adding hot water would probably turn the infused veg/fruit to mush. If you want flavored hot water, maybe heat up the infused cold water in the microwave...just a suggestion.
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I have poured boiling water directly into my two units for many years without problems. I also put mine in the dish washer. Both are "crazed" probably from the dishwasher but work perfectly. I do not put mine in the microwave as the screens might be affected...but I really don't know for sure. I think the screens are made of a plastic material, but they might be extremely thin metal.
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I have brewed many, probably hundreds of quarts of tea in my ice tea maker and never had it shatter from the changing temperature. It is not glass, but some form of safe plastic.
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i have put boiling water directly in it and its been ok. its real tough glass. mainly got it to brew tea in. works great.
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This thing is made out of polycarbonate, a particularly tough kind of plastic. Boiling water is no problem. Although it has no insulation value so you will have to wear oven mitts or use a pot holder so you don't burn yourself. I particularly like the design of this. Very practical.
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It is never safe to pour rolling boiling water into any container. Once the bubbles have stopped, gently pour the boiled water into the pitcher that has been at room temp. I always set my pitcher on a coaster or bamboo trivet so it does not make contact with the counter since the glass is thin.
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I wouldn't put hot boiling water in the bladder as this is made with a silicon type plastic, room temp is best
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not at all. it's big and melt when you wash it in hot water. I never use this pitcher again.
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boiling water will most likely cause producing very toxic substances which (like the tea bags of this kind) are contributors to cancer and other health problems. So, I do not recommend using those bags in high temperatures. those bags will do great for lavender and little gifts but stay away from making a tea in them or washing in boiling water.
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What makes anything in the dishwasher "unsafe" is the heating element that dries the dishes. It can melt or hurt some things. That why they say "top shelf only" on some things. In my dishwasher, a GE Nautilus, I put the pitcher in the bottom with no problems, I cant tell you yours will do the same. The big advantage is putting the basket and lid in the top because I find the dishwasher gets out the tea stains really well, just remove the screen from the basket first.
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I was told that it holds water at a higher heat for longer which is better for brewing stronger teas like chai spice teas. Green and white teas would get to strong if left to sit in the pot because of the extra duration of the heat. If you time the brewing duration and remove the infuser (or teabags) then this will be a non-issue.
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The Bunn is all stainless steel construction I don't think boiling water should damage the unit. I've been using my 2 pots for at least six months with no proplems. Bunn has been great for standing behind their products.
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yes; that's primarily how we use it too- to heat water for teapot and FP. Have only used infuser a few times, but then winter is just starting... I like the variable temperature options, though it's weird it does not shut off / shift to the warming function on its own when the highest temp setting is chosen. Jsut something to get used to...Still, i like it.
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Hi Connie: I, personally, would not boil any tea in a metal container. Tea is very acidic and would corrode metal. Also it would not taste very good. Very hot water from your Ovente poured over tea in a nice china pot works the best.