I have read mixed reviews about these giving off a plasticy taste. That is my main concern. What do you think?
1292205
I have been using these bottles for over a year and have never had a plastic taste from them. Before the first use just wash good with hot soapy water and there shouldn't be a problem.
1292206
If they remain in the sun or car and get warm, the water tastes like plastic. But I rarely have that issue. I have 3 sets in my home (2 for adults and one for my child) & he has never complained about taste. I wash mine in the dishwasher and an extra rinse by hand after each use.
1292207
I use them 3 to 4 days a week. I love them. I drink well water and the water is great and I have never tasted plastic.
1292208
I have bought several bottles and sets and I have never noticed a plastic taste.
1292209
I don't think they did at all, and none of my 8 very eager to inform minions ever mentioned anything so odds are they truly didn't or I would have been informed. Also, I swished ours out with hot water several times before giving them to my kids just to be sure since I also read similar reviews.
1292210
I have ten of these bottles, as does my daughter. We LOVE them. They do not taste or smell of plastic and are dishwasher safe, but easy to clean in sink also.
1292211
I have always hated drinking from plastic glasses, etc. but I have absolutely no problem with these bottles. I distill my own water and use these bottles every day. I have 3 sets of the large & 1 set of the small bottles.
1318955
no not at all it's extremely clean and tastes far better than plastic. It just tastes, to me, like it does out of a glass.
2204500
My understanding of this product is they are! By the way, I have put them in the dishwasher twice now, and I don't smell or taste anything out of the ordinary!Also, be aware that once filled, you must be very careful when taking them to the freezer! I use a thin flat item to get them into the freezer and than carefully remove it from underneath as they can be pretty messy! Very easy to spill out! But also VERY easy to remove one or all!Haven't used them that much, I fill them with Crystal Light, freeze them and use them w/Crystal Light in my Thermos cup when I go to the gym! Works great for that! My understanding of this product is they are! By the way, I have put them in the dishwasher twice now, and I don't smell or taste anything out of the ordinary!Also, be aware that once filled, you must be very careful when taking them to the freezer! I use a thin flat item to get them into the freezer and than carefully remove it from underneath as they can be pretty messy! Very easy to spill out! But also VERY easy to remove one or all!Haven't used them that much, I fill them with Crystal Light, freeze them and use them w/Crystal Light in my Thermos cup when I go to the gym!... » Read More My understanding of this product is they are! By the way, I have put them in the dishwasher twice now, and I don't smell or taste anything out of the ordinary!Also, be aware that once filled, you must be very careful when taking them to the freezer! I use a thin flat item to get them into the freezer and than carefully remove it from underneath as they can be pretty messy! Very easy to spill out! But also VERY easy to remove one or all!Haven't used them that much, I fill them with Crystal Light, freeze them and use them w/Crystal Light in my Thermos cup when I go to the gym! Works great for that! « Show Less
1000110
I am unsure. I threw all of them in the trash. They taste terrible. I think cardboard taste better. I am not saying this because they taste terrible by themselves, but it makes anything you put them with taste bad as well.
414736
I have never experienced any plastic taste with the ones I own and I have purchased three of these. My grandchildren and great-grandchildren all enjoy the pitchers and seek them out daily for their water needs.
1524678
Depends on what you're asking. - If you mean does the water have a plastic-type taste to it, then I haven't ever noticed the water tasting like anything but water, even after a few days. Like Nightwatch said, just get it out of the way from the get go by leaving it full of water in the sun & rinse. - If you're asking if the plastic absorbs taste from liquids it carries (like gatorade or juice, etc.), I couldn't tell you. I've never put anything other than straight water in them.
1151806
I think they look like glass from afar, but they definitely don't *feel* like glass...they're much lighter. Haven't had any problems with the quality of the plastic so far.
1077345
Hi the tablets are tiny & are circle shape but have a natural polished outside so yes they are easy to swallow. I haven't noticed any yucky taste or smell. To me they smell earthy. a little like I just cut the lawn (lol) but no taste unless u bite them & even then just a slight earthy taste. They digest easy & are lite on your stomach. Hope is helps.
2210501
Hi Jessica, they are really mushy. I really don't recommend them. Probably good for a while since loaded with preservatives. The Passport Brand is firmer texture and better tasting.
414735
Nope. Not to me. But I usually flavor my water with the Crystal Light Liquid thingies. But even when I'm in the hospital (and I'm there a lot) and they have pretty much the same ones I have water overnight and it doesn't taste like plastic at all.
1520671
we only used ours for a couple weeks. I thought I could taste plastic. Ended up odering a percolator coffee pot and we love it
659054
Definitely tastes better in GLASS! ALSO, if you want to sanitize the bottle, it is dishwasher safe. I think the plastic ones seem 'icky' after a while, even with a good handwash (around the lip of the bottle). Plus they expire and you have to buy new anyway. The glass ones are substantially heavier, but well worth it. I bought a whole new sodastream system just so I could use the glass bottles! I was not happy with those rather expensive plastic ones that you just have to keep remembering to replace. No BPA worries with glass.
1968473
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?
140292
I would lean closer to plastic. Definitely not fruity from what I remember.
886562
Yes. They taste and smell like plastic and it gets worse over time. I won't be buying them again.
1731308
They kind of taste like silicone, not in a bad way though. It lessons over time.
2256347
I have not noticed a plastic taste or smell. I do use the "Aroma" button for every pot because I only use 550 ml of water for one pot (makes two cups). The coffee is stronger but takes longer to make. Probably will not get this model again d/t the time it takes to make (at least 5 minutes).aah