Some reviews claim they taste the metallic taste? Is this a problem with these straws?
338635
no they work good for my smoothies great product I think better than a throw away
338636
This product was purchased as a gift, the user hasn't mentioned any metallic taste after many uses.
329395
No, the straws are not magnetic. These are 18/10 stainless steel, meaning they are 18% chromium and 10% nickel and therefore more resistant to corrosion.
135404
No there is no weird metal or plastic smell or taste. I purchased it for my tea addicts and critics at work and we all love it. It boils the water to almost perfection according to what tea we are brewing. I really recommend it.
548692
The straw is plastic and I have not found it to affect taste. Fabulous water bottle
999054
I wouldn't recommend drinking them with anything that might burn your lips. The straws easily become the temperature of what you are drinking, so I'd be careful.
256228
I am far from a stainless steel expert, and I know nothing about "grades" of stainless steel. I can tell you, however, these straws have a heavy, solid feel and look very luxurious. I am very happy with them.
65598
Stainless shouldn't taste of metal. I would return it or ask for an exchange. Good Luck!
1009143
I have used them now multiple times and never got a metal taste. They are great.
548690
The straw is plastic and in my experience didn't effect flavor. I don't have this bottle anymore though because the thread ring at the top cracked after several months and it leaked.
2007661
The tablets are similar in taste to a sweet-tart. They taste good going down, but leave a lingering metal taste in my mouth. I could no longer tolerate the metal taste so now I've switched to another brand. (Maybe it's just me, but wanted to forewarn.)
1806412
I have not noticed a metallic taste. However I have not used it much because it doesn't fit into the cup holder in my car.
1204538
No metallic taste. the plunger screen does make a scraping sound (metal to metal), but I can not imagine that there is any measurable wear to the stainless or metal being deposited into the coffee. We have been real happy with this press. It is simple, easy to clean, well built and has no plastic. It won't break and has better thermal properties than our old glass beaker. Hope this helps.
2008609
Unsure - tossed the packages, ran through the dishwasher, and have been happy with them for several weeks now. No "metallic" aftertaste, that some mention in reviews of other brands.Hope this helps!
1292206
If they remain in the sun or car and get warm, the water tastes like plastic. But I rarely have that issue. I have 3 sets in my home (2 for adults and one for my child) & he has never complained about taste. I wash mine in the dishwasher and an extra rinse by hand after each use.
724795
Yes, it pretty much tastes like plastic. It's not unbearable, however. I would recommend a carbon, i.e. activated charcoal filter to overcome this problem, if you can't get past the taste.
65600
yes, there is a metal flavor. This is true for drinking beverages out of most any stainless steel vessels. The taste an odor diminishes some over time. Especially after you use it and wash it out several times. I have other flasks from different manufacturers and the metal twinge taste is pretty much the same. If you are really sensitive to metal -go with glass.
808846
My kids have not complained about any plastic taste. They used them the whole school year, and no complaints! We love them!!!