Does water taste a little funny coming out of this? I have some water bottles that are stainless steel that have a funny taste. Almost like a little texturey...
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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.
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.
1770483
Something must be wrong with it, I've never had any bad tastes with any of the bottles that I've purchased. Maybe contact seller about a replacement.
231156
Hi Joey: Sure...you can put flavors in the bottle. When you want to switch back to just plain water, just rinse it real well. The whole idea is that with our stainless steel, you don't have to worry about staining or leaching.
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Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for contacting us! We are happy to help. This product has an alcohol-like taste to it due to the fact that alcohol is an ingredient. When mixed with water, it is relatively flavorless. I personally just tried a little bit of some that one of our product specialists had and didn't find the taste unpleasant or too strong. Please keep in mind that everyone's senses are a bit different, and what may not be strong to one person may be different for another. We hope this information is helpful! If we can assist with anything further, please let us know! Jenna G. Swanson Health Products Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for contacting us! We are happy to help. This product has an alcohol-like taste to it due to the fact that alcohol is an ingredient. When mixed with water, it is relatively flavorless. I personally just tried a little bit of some that one of our product specialists had and didn't find the taste unpleasant or too strong. Please keep in mind that everyone's senses are a bit different, and what may not be strong to one person may be different for another. We hope this information is helpful! If we can assist with anything further, please let us know!... » Read More Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for contacting us! We are happy to help. This product has an alcohol-like taste to it due to the fact that alcohol is an ingredient. When mixed with water, it is relatively flavorless. I personally just tried a little bit of some that one of our product specialists had and didn't find the taste unpleasant or too strong. Please keep in mind that everyone's senses are a bit different, and what may not be strong to one person may be different for another. We hope this information is helpful! If we can assist with anything further, please let us know! Jenna G. Swanson Health Products « Show Less
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In my experience, there is a hint, or trace, of chlorine-like taste in the water after it has been treated. However, it is not at a level that might make it objectionable, at least to me. There doesn't seem to be any change in the texture or consistency of the water after it has been treated. Hope this helps.
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I had a similar problem but noticed it right away. I unplugged the UV and drained the storage. It tasted better right after. I was told that if you have city water that is chlorinated it somehow effects the inert chlorine molecules and can effect the taste. UV would be better on a well or rain water system. I kept my UV wired in just in case there is a biological contamination in the water supply and I would plug it in and deal with the taste :)
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I don't find the taste at all objectionable. I put it in just enough water to make one good swallow and then drink more water. It's just a few seconds of a strong taste and then life goes on.
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I've been using mine since september 2013, and have never noticed a metallic taste either. I've used it to make tea, instant oatmeal, hot cocoa, coffee, soup, and hot water with lemon and have never noticed the water tasting funny.
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I have not noticed a metallic taste in either the hot or the cold. However, I do not use bottled water. I bought a refillable jug with a replaceable filter inside, the jug sits on top & looks like a water cooler bottle. You just fill with tap water & it goes down through the filter before going through the water cooler. The only problem I have had is that I am not happy with how cold the cold side is . . .. it cools it off, but i don't consider it COLD.
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Every distiller I've ever owned has produced an odd smelling product.. I've owned this unit for a while now but maybe the odd smell/flavor I'm experiencing the same as other distillers (including all stainless steel models). I run my distilled water through a brita to remove the odd smell/flavor. Even store bought distilled water is run through carbon to remove the odd flavors. perhaps this smell you folks are talking about is different than the one I experience and only applies to the ones manufactured after the one I purchased.
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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.
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I use this at work and will leave water in it overnight and have never noticed a strange or plastic taste. However, if you leave it full and say in the car possibly with exposure to sun there is a slight taste the next day.
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Are you shaking the bottle beforehand? Other than that, sounds normal to me. It has a very runny consistency.
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I have not noticed any funny taste. I use mine every morning as I drink a ton of coffee:)
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I ran three pots of water first, and did find a bit of an odd taste to start. I worked with amount of grounds & am happy with it now. My last pot had a glass liner & I think that made a difference.
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when you first get it just make sure to rinse it out. that would be the only time you will get that plastic taste to it. but after you rinse it out i havent gotten any plastic taste. sorry for the delay
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Hi Joey:Sure...you can put flavors in the bottle. When you want to switch back to just plain water, just rinse it real well. The whole idea is that with our stainless steel, you don't have to worry about staining or leaching.