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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There are two areas where the water resides - at the bottom where it is filled and another smaller area that handles water during the steaming process resting right above it. With the steaming process, everything that holds the hot/boiling water is kept rather clean. I do not use any additives in my food as I don't want anything to go down into the water. After the steaming process, the smaller tray can be washed with soap and water (haven't put it in the dishwasher) and the larger one at the bottom can be drained and simply wiped out when cooled. I love this steamer and have a friend who feels the same way....you will not be sorry!!!!
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I drink it like hot tea and add a flavored coffee creamer. You could probably do it like a cold latte, but it dissolves best in very hot water.
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I mostly made sun tea, but I've washed it in very hot water in the dishwasher and had no problem
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I have not had any problems with the tea. I looked into it and it would be minerals in the water. We use a filter under the sink for all water which we drink. Of course my water may be different your water. Maybe you could buy a gallon of distilled water to see if that fixes the tea problem. If so you might wish to try a reverse osmosis filter. My filter is a cheaper type.
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Added to hot water or other liquid it dissolves quickly, but if you microwave it it is horrible. I think when you nuke it it changed the molecular structure. But that aside.... The stuff is horrible tasting !!! It ruins the flavor of every thing you put it in. Worse than dry powdered milk! Awful!!
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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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I've used this model for tea as well as coffee, and I have not noticed any lingering flavours. When using it for coffee, I wash it with very hot water only, but before making tea I will use a detergent to get the oils completely out. I also disassemble the screens between each use to ensure the grounds are completely removed. Some teas will embed themselves into the screen more than coffee grounds will, so you'll need to rub the screen to remove them all after use.
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Well, I'd forgotten about the hot water in plastic thing, tbh. However, I can tell you that I've had it for a few weeks now and have put the hot water in the pitcher to brew my tea with no ill effects that I've noticed. Tea tastes great.
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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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Didn't seem to help me at all. I took for one month everyday made it hot like tea. 2 tab spoons a day. I wasted fifty something dollars. On charge card. Just another gimmick out there.if you decide to get it start off with a little-known honey in your hot cup. Then like three to four days you will be able to tolerate the taste without honey. Wish you luck.
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Try running it without any coffee. What does the water alone taste like? If its brand new, then run it through with water (only) a few times, including steaming.
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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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Both these things happened to me too but at different times. First the filter disintegrated when trying to wash it like the other commenter's did. I thought about replacing it but just ended up using the kettle without the filter. It was fine for about another year when the switch started to malfunction. So they are separate issues but apparently common problems. It's a good kettle and mine lasted for about 3 1/2 years with the daily use. (I drink a lot of tea every day.) It's good enough that I'm considering getting another Aroma kettle to replace this one now that it has died.
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Jus t hot water - just like instant coffee. I add a little stevia and cream. Tastes great.
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The only reason I switched was because my tea started tasting like coffee (I was brewing both in the same coffee pot). Now my tea tastes delicious since it's only used for tea! :) Hope that helps?
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I've put warm water inside, but not hot. Not sure about the toxic part though. Hope this helps!