Is the straw plastic or rubber. does it affect the taste. I had to return hydro flask because the straw made water taste rubbery.
548689
The straw is plastic and I have not found it to affect taste.Fabulous water bottle
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.
548691
The straw part is a type of plastic. The mouth piece I believe to be silicon. I am pretty picky about taste and I have not noticed any strange taste from the plastic. It's a great water bottle.
548692
The straw is plastic and I have not found it to affect taste. Fabulous water bottle
548693
No rubbery taste that I've ever noticed. It's also removable, and can sometimes fall off accidentally. The item is still usable without it, but has a less-pleasant feeling in the mouth.
548694
I would say its plastic or silicone, its a bendable straw which is nice because I put ice in mine and with a hard straw on the older models it was sometimes hard to screw the lid on if the ice froze together. I don't notice a strange taste.
1250954
Mine didn't feel plastic, but when I tried drinking coffee or tea from it, it just felt wrong. The edge was too wide.... Not an interesting experience
309592
My husband loves the cup. No it doesn't taste like plastic. He uses it every day when driving to work.
1318954
As long as you clean it out before using it the water tastes great. It honestly makes my tap water taste better because it keeps it so cold. If your bottle is making it taste strange try washing it or if your using the straw lid change the straw.
650381
Unfortunately, no, the actual drinking part is made of a hard plastic :( I was also disappointed in that. The piece that fits inside the drinking spout that regulates the flow of liquid does appear to be made of a silicone type material, but could also be made of plastic, I am not sure on that piece.
491004
The straw part you drink from is silicone. The tube that goes into the thermos and connects to the straw is plastic.
1296549
I believe the lid and hand grip are made of silicone. I always drink with a silicone straw because straws are healthier for your teeth.
498674
I would say its for sure straw. Feels and looks like real straw and bends like it.. doesn't look or feel like plastic. ; ) hope that helps
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.
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My husband and I both purchased these last year, and have had no problems - as long as you remember to blow the water back into the bladder after you drink. Water that sits in the hose does tend to get a gross, plastic taste but the water from the main reservoir is fine (just don't leave it sitting in there for days if you can avoid it).
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I do not know for sure. The rubber is quite thick, but also very bendy, much more like rubber than plastic. Regardless, it seems durable and I'm pretty sure that if lemon juice DID affect them over time, it would probably be a LONG time. I suppose make sure to clean them well after each use! They sell some good straw cleaners on amazon as well, which I bought alongside these.
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Being that it's actually RUBBER, it's stiffer than plastic hoses, heavier, too. But for my money, I'll always choose rubber over plastic. It lasts lots longer, and doesn't have that god awful smell. You can even drink water from it without getting cancer.
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The straw is silicone. Pretty durable, I've had to get onto my kid a time or two about chewing on it-no damage done. Thermos web site sells replacement straws if you ever did need 1. My ONLY complaint is how easy they get scratched up. I carry mine around all day, work and home and the pretty design is scratched all to pieces. My daughter takes hers to school. Can only imagine what it's gonna look like by the end of the year. It keeps a drink colder than anything I have ever carried though! The flip top/spill proof lid is awesome. Over all I really do love it...even though its startin to look a little shabby. Hope this helps! The straw is silicone. Pretty durable, I've had to get onto my kid a time or two about chewing on it-no damage done. Thermos web site sells replacement straws if you ever did need 1. My ONLY complaint is how easy they get scratched up. I carry mine around all day, work and home and the pretty design is scratched all to pieces. My daughter takes hers to school. Can only imagine what it's gonna look like by the end of the year. It keeps a drink colder than anything I have ever carried though! The flip top/spill proof lid is awesome. Over all I really do love it...even though its startin to... » Read More The straw is silicone. Pretty durable, I've had to get onto my kid a time or two about chewing on it-no damage done. Thermos web site sells replacement straws if you ever did need 1. My ONLY complaint is how easy they get scratched up. I carry mine around all day, work and home and the pretty design is scratched all to pieces. My daughter takes hers to school. Can only imagine what it's gonna look like by the end of the year. It keeps a drink colder than anything I have ever carried though! The flip top/spill proof lid is awesome. Over all I really do love it...even though its startin to look a little shabby. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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Sorry it took so long to respond. Never really had much of a plastic taste with mine, but I have always us the strong button.
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Yes. It is plastic. But I'm hoping that it is BPA free. Maybe you should check with Brita to be certain. But overall, I like it. Water taste great and no chlorine taste. Just follow the directions when adding/changing filters
542604
I Haven't Experienced Any Metallic Taste. I Use My Straws For My Fruit And Vegetable Juices And Smoothies So That Could Influence Me Not Experiencing That Taste. I Washed The Stainless Steel Straws With A Straw Cleaner. You Can Find One For About $3 Online Or In A Store. My Long Straw Cleaner Is From Bed Bath And Beyond. The Curved Stainless Steel Straws Come With A Small Straws Cleaner. This May Help You Get That Taste Out Of It. I Also Soaked Them In Hot Water With A Small Drizzle Of Dawn Cleaner For About 30 Minutes Prior To Scrubbing With The Straw Cleaner. Hope This Information Helps.
1215191
Unfortunately I do not know for sure. The descriptions I've found doesn't say nor does it say that on the bottle itself. But I can tell you that it keeps your drink hot and does not change the flavor in any way with the plastic!