is there any aluminum on this coffee pot that would be exposed to the water or coffee while being made?
1952921
IMHO : Good Coffee [Pots] should be Aluminum and Plastic free; and free from the toxic by-products created by the processing of the liquid Coffee {Hot Acid Bath} through (in contact with) the Aluminum and Plastic. ~ RHF
1952922
Not to my knowledge. The inside and lid are all (or at least seem to be) stainless steel.
1285754
"copper metal components...possibly contaminating your drink with trace amounts of the copper... known to cause cancer...".Considering all the copper pipe used for water supply lines in California (and elsewhere), contamination from your coffee pot are the LEAST of your worries, IF you think copper is a problem (it isn't, although lead leaching from the solder joints in your plumbing HAVE been a source of concern, albeit minor).In litigation-happy California, the warning is plastered on just about everything, making it relatively useless to rely upon.
1476150
You can. There are precautions you can take to "condition" or oxidize your pot beforehand in order to prevent scorching and potential off-flavors, but it is not even required. The process is VERY easy and no reason why you shouldn't use the aluminum pot and no reason not to condition the pot beforehand.Read this discussion: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/faq-aluminum-pots-boil-kettles-49449/
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There are some plastic parts, although as far as I can tell they're all on the outside i.e. with the exception of the stopper, and the pouring spout, they're on the skin of the carafe. The coffee sits in a glass inner container and doesn't tough any plastic until it's poured. I don't know whether the plastic components are BPA-free, although since the coffee isn't in constant contact with any plastic as far as I can tell, I don't think that's much of a concern.
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I would also like to know the same thing. It seems there is not any information on this for this particular product. So many of us are looking for non plastc, non aluminum tea/coffee makers, kettles, etc.
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it is metal of some kind on the faceplate, this pot makes great coffee but the print is very small on the clock and there is no back light, very hard to see and program. it's the first carafe I've had that does not dribble when pouring which is a bonus.
702204
Aluminum, it's a very good coffee pot,fill it before bed every night & put it on first thing every morning, I get three large mugs of coffeee, my partner get's his one also.
330011
As is noted below the reservoir and lid are mostly plastic, the interior of the pot appears to me to be stainless steel. I have had very good results with this unit. I rinse it with clean cold water after each use and occasionally clean it with hot soapy water and small long handled brush, give it a good rinse and let it air dry. I never once have had bitter coffee, and also would recommend it to anyone.
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I can't verify that the coffee press mechanism is stainless steel. It is metal. It is definitely not plastic. A guess only: The mesh filter could be an aluminum alloy. The shaft and other conponents are probably stainless steel. I don't know if you are concerned about durability or health issues. The visible black top is plastic and does come in contact with the coffee.
1788612
The base of the pot is about 1/4 inch thick and it seems to be a separate piece that is somehow connected to it. Maybe there's aluminum in it, I don't know
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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.
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The pot itself is stainless steel. I just cook with that. You may be talking about an aluminum insert, but I don't use an insert. There is aluminum in the bottom of the pot for even heat distribution but the food cannot contact that aluminum because it is covered by stainless steel.
2077911
The coffee pot is stainless steel and has not rusted. Some other inferior stainless does but this appears to be a nice quality and has not rusted.
1076166
The coffee pot I ordered was aluminum. It arrived in a box but the metal of the pot was extremely light and the spout was bent. It was not difficult to bend it back to where it was serviceable but it was not a sturdy unit. I have two other aluminum 20 cup coffee pots which are much sturdier. However, the Stansport coffee pot will brew a great cup of coffee and I find the 20 cup model much more desirable than smaller pots. The enamel covered pot may be sturdier but the aluminum pot still brews a good pot.
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There isn't any plastic except for the little knobby handle on the lid, and of course, the pot's handle. The only thing I see that MIGHT be aluminum is the little halfround well that the "pipe" sits in.
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First did you wash out the coffee pot before use, and second maybe the water. I have never had a problem
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I am not sure but it cleans up like a dream and makes wonderful coffee. the outside is still shiney and wipes clean and looks new. I wash the in side peices in the dish washer and they look aluminum but do not discolor. I would buy this coffee pot again .