I&acirc;&#128;&#153;m concerned about brewing hot coffee in a plastic container -- is the basket/filter that holds the coffee grounds made of plastic? If not, which parts are?
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The majority of the product is plastic including the brew basket and the water reservoir.
1433071
I've never experienced any plastic taste. I usually use home made pods, and don't experience grounds in my coffee cup either.
130050
It was a plastic filter reusable basket. Size I do not know, I used 3 scoops of coffee when I made it. However, this is a cheap model of the one I bought 5 years ago that still works. The switch brook within a month. Other reviewer said they had this problem I should have listened to them.
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Yes, they sell paper filters that are ok... plus they have plastic ones which I use , put the ground coffee inside but don't use the lid that comes with it... works great...
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If you are referring to the basket that holds the coffee, then no, I haven't had a problem with that. I use regular paper coffee filters and more than the 'usual' amount of coffee (I like my coffee strong) and it hasn't been an issue for me.
1737574
I use paper filters with the basket because if you didn't the coffee grounds would pour through with the coffee. I prefer not to drink the grounds! :)
718583
Yes - it comes with filter basket, and we also use a paper cone filter - just to prevent grounds from getting into the coffee.
391966
We just put a paper filter into the "basket" for our coffee. The coffee maker has a lift out brown plastic basket that uses paper filters. I tried buying a "metal mesh" permanent filter but it did not fit correctly in the coffee maker. It was a Hamilton Beach brand filter. Amazon was very willing to refund our money for it. We are perfectly happy with the paper filters.
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We just used it for hot water. If I remember correctly, there was an insert into which you could to make coffee. I would assume you would use a paper filter for it.
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The holder o0f the paper filters is plastic; so is the cover of the glass pot; even the plate warmer is adjustable as far as temp; it has a special setting for 1-4 cup brewing
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I use a filter that is made for the basket. Look for them at Giant if you have one,but Amazon also sells them. Look for Mallitta Wrap Around Filters or Brew Rite Wrap Around Filters. These fit in the basket with a little adjusting and after putting your grounds( I recommend using a spoon to push grounds down) in, you just fold over the corners. They have a hole in the bottom and on the four corners to fold over the grounds. It takes a few times to master, but it is worth it, because I have no problem with grounds in my coffee.
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Mine didn't come with a mesh basket. I'm not sure if you could use a paper filter and loose coffee grounds. It's possible that it could overflow if the filter and grounds didn't allow the water to flow through at a quick enough pace. I have only used pods. They worked well. I think you can buy a mesh pod to use your own coffee grounds, but I haven't tried that either.
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Yes but not vastly so! I dare say the coffee tastes better as there are no plastic components anywhere..the coffee is delicious out of it! And as a bonus it looks great on the counter..hope this helped!
380326
We have used a paper filter for this but I don't like doing that because I think it takes the oil out of the coffee and makes it taste bland. We just use a small round wire strainer set over the cup to catch any grounds that have escaped the basket. The answer is no you don't need any kind of additional filter.
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The grinder basket (for grinding grain/coffee/spices/etc.) is plastic. I have no idea if it is BPA-free, but as it isn't heated, it shouldn't be an issue. The baskets used for making milks/pastes (in other words, the ones subject to heat) are metal.
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Plastic. This coffee maker was the worst! I love the whole concept and look. But the lever broke on me after a few months and coffee was everywhere! They have a similar product at target stores for half the price! Good luck!
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yes, the basket and most everything else is plastic, but not that cheesy crap you find at Wal-Mart. The unit is very well made and give a great cup of coffee. The reason I bought the maker is because of it's shape & size. I have limited counter space at my summer cottage & this fit the bill nicely. Again, as for the plastic, the exterior is of a quality, chrome plated plastic...you really have to inspect closely to determine it.