Is there any plastic at all, in contact with the tea water?
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It is completely stainless steel on the inside aside from two small pieces of plastic. One that seals the thermometer at the bottom and another that connects to the water level gauge on the handle. According to Cuisanart these are BPA free.
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The water level indicator and the mesh screen. If you're seriously thinking about buying this kettle, I recommend it 100%, it heats up the water superfast!
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Yes. The small mesh screen is surrounded by plastic. It basically keeps the tea leaves from being poured out. However, you can use the tea pot without the screen. Hope this helps!
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Yes, the border of the filter is made of plastic. The water level is lower than the filter so it only passes through it at the end. You'll be hard pressed to find an electric tea kettle that doesn't have a plastic filter. Although the box clearly states that it is BPA free.
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At the very bottom, where the water level is measured there is a small round part that looks like silicon, but it could be plastic. It's very small. All other parts in contact with the water are metal. The water level gauge is metal on the inside, the outside is plastic.
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I have not experienced plastic in contact...the filter is plastic BUT it is removable ... this has been amazing for us I think if you buy it from amazon and find that the plastic is not in a place that you want it they would refund .... IF the price is still in the 70=80's I would get it quick .... in case it increases GREAT price my
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The interior of the kettle is all stainless steel, except for a couple of plastic parts. The rubber seals around the temperature probe and of course the water level gauge which is plastic and the removable water screen.
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Yes, but there are also a metal bolt and nut (holding the plastic guard in place), which rusted on my unit. Amazon sent me a replacement but I have not used the new unit.
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There is a small pea sized valve or something that lets water into the level gauge. They are stated to be PBA free. There is some plastic on the pour screen, but it wouldn't really be soaking in the water, so I suspect that is a non issue.
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There is no plastic in contact with water on the inside of the samovar. Everything that is in contact is either tempered glass or stainless steel. I hope that helps!
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I believe the "window" that allows you to see how much water is in the kettle is made of plastic, so yes.
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it is a pretty heavy plastic---I brew cold bag tea in mine as for hot water---probably not simply because it is plastic
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There isn't any plastic in the kettle, other than a small mesh filter for the spout to block particulates from being poured out. The rest of the kettle interior is stainless steel, VERY durable and sturdy. It's a Cuisinart after all!
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No, I've never experienced a plastic taste to the water with the Design For Living Tritan Infuser.
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Jane, the answer is no, there are not any plastic parts which make contact with the water. Also, the unit is great and is value for dollar. I highly recommend.
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The filter is plastic but it seems pretty durable and has not gotten stained by tea leaves to date.
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Yes, it is plastic. I wrote to Krups, and they said that all their products are BPA free. (There is also a little bit of plastic inside the kettle.) I'm very happy with the product. I should also mention that I don't use the infuser. I just use the kettle to heat water.
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Yes, it has contact with plastic. The window showing the amount of water in the kettle is plastic.
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I have not experienced a "plastic taste" in any of the cups I have made - using coffee, tea, or cocoa. Do you use spring water when you make your drinks?
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No, the water is never in contact with plastic. The company fixed that. And, YES, I definitely add 2 drops of liquid, concentrated sea minerals to each glass of water that I drink (Concentrace brand). Otherwise, the body will start leaching minerals from the bones to maintain proper biochemistry.
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You would only be complicating an easy process. Plus, you want to use boiling water for tea. By the time you put the boiling water in the reservoir and pump it through the tea bag, your tea will be lukewarm. Also, harmful chemicals can leech out of plastics, especially when you add boiling water. I can't remember if this product is BPA free, but that is not the only harmful chemical in plastics. Save your money.
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Hi BPA is only ever found in plastic. The water is held in a glass container. That is probably why they don't mention BPA. Hope that helps :)
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I use it mainly for iced tea but have never noticed any plastic taste. This is my second container and I'd order it again.I wouldn't wash it with really hot water. Just lukewarm will do.
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Nope, there's no plastic on the inside whatsoever, except at the very top but the water would never touch it.
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Sorry, don't know. I don't use the infuser. I did remember the infuser as being plastic