So, does your hot water/coffee sit on top of plastic part while brewing? Or does liquid comes in contact w/ plastic only on way into your cup?
995012
plastic part on top is the lid. Coffee sits in porcelain part of the brewer.
995013
Yes. The coffee or water is sitting on the plastic shut off. When you open the valve the liquid passes to the cup. It does not affect the taste.
995014
The hot water/coffee brews in the porcelain part which contains a paper filter. When the lever is set to drain the coffee into the cup, it then comes in contact with the plastic as it drains. The coffee is NOT brewing in anything plastic, but you must use a paper or reusable filter.
995015
Yes, the coffee does sit on top of the plastic plug while brewing, but doesn't come in contact with it while it's draining into the cup because it is pushed out of the way when released. There is absolutely no off taste to the coffee if that's what you are concerned about. Plus there is a filter between the plastic plug and the coffee.
995016
Not plastic; it is silicone[food grade] http://www.frcndigital.com/coffee/bonavitadripper/drip3.jpg
1027883
No. There is no plastic. And the coffee is very hot. I use liquid cre creamer so it is till hot after I add it.
1601536
The hot coffee will come in contact with the linner white plastic cover. It will also be moist with condensation from the steam action of the boiling water. The Lid and plastic can be taken apart if a deep cleaning is needed. My only warning is that no one should use fine ground coffee. The fine espresso grounds will clog up the screen when pressing your brew. What ever you do, dont reach the breaking point by using so much pressure it breaks the glass... I suggest a Coarse ground coffee for best results. Oh by the way, where can I find a Replacement Glass Element for My French Press?
1613109
if you make the coffee the night before and profram it for morning then yes it sits in the reservoir which probably is a heavy type plastic but it is really good cofee and i love this coffee maker- it will tell you when it need to be cleaned also but running vinegar and water thru once in awhile will clean it more often- i am very pleased with is-
792553
I bought my Brew and Go in 2008. It makes 1-3 cups a day and works fine. Early reviews complained about the plastic look etc. Now for the price you are not going to get stainless steel. I use a small paper filter put two scoops of grinds in, insert into basket kind of folded over. Coffee comes out great and it prevent having to clean the basket too often. Yes it is plastic and feels flimsy but works and works and works.
186108
Since that has never been a problem for me, I would have to watch how you pour the coffee. Maybe the pot is too close to the cup. It only spills when I am filling the canister and that is because I am holding the pot too close to it and am in a hurry, so just wipe up the water when done. I love this coffee pot and never want a different kind.
189412
I always fill the thermos with HOT tap water before brewing to get the inside nice and hot. It works great and my coffee stays hot for hours.
55279
No plastic parts come into contact with the coffee. Drawer is all wood. Only the lid, but usually I don't need so much coffee to actuall fill it all the way to the lid. Hope this helps.
2253389
The "plunger" goes nearly to the bottom...I've found that only a small amount of liquid remains. It keeps the coffee hot plenty long enough, too. And if you prep with hot water it will stay hot even longer. I haven't had much in the way of grounds escape either. Probably because I grind my coffee too long. I'm very pleased!
1027103
It does pass through plastic parts, and the permanent coffee filter which is a wire type mesh ( I like this better than paper) but, it brews the coffee very quickly, and I have never noticed any " plasticky " taste.I enjoy my fresh ground organic coffee every morning and this coffee maker does a great job.I only paid $80 though for mine.....don't know why the price is so high now....
751114
Haven't noticed. Is the coffee bean/roast one you typically drink? You shouldn't use boiling water too as it may burn the ground.
264558
No, only the outside is stainless steel. The water resevoir and everything else inside is plastic. I know what you mean. I was looking for something that's all stainless steel on the inside to try and avoid that "plastic taste" you often get from some coffee makers. Eventually I gave up as I couldn't find anything like that! BUT, somehow this coffee maker does NOT give you the plastic taste in the coffee. This is now my second time owning this model, and I'm quite pleased. Yehuda K.
1727835
The plastic is there to allow you to pick up the hot item after brewing, it does not enter the water reservoir
707465
Yes, this coffeemaker does produce a "smell" of hot plastic when it brews; the worst part, though, is that the coffee TASTES like plastic. We had a Mr. Coffee model that made GREAT coffee for approximately 7 years - OH! That I could find THAT MODEL again! I am online looking for a replacement for this coffeemaker. Any suggestions?
905545
Are you packing it? And how full? Oddly enough I think I remember it flowing a little better if it was more full. I keep mine pretty full for a stronger brew and haven't had too many problems. but I do notice that it brews inherently a little slower than a regular k-cup. I believe this could just be a design issue with the reusable cups. I've heard a similar complaint from others in the office with other brands.
1120919
The plastic lining is made for hot water. I put in boiling water a number of times with no plastic taste, while some coffee makers have plastic taste. I also put in boiling water first to warm up thermos, then empty it, then put in drink, soup, etc. so that it stays hot for 2 days if not opened or only opened few times.
1694117
That's how I use mine. Let the water sit about a half minute off the boil. Better for the coffee or tea that way.