does it have a filter to keep the the hard water out? I don't want the while stuff going into my tea
1058565
There is no filter that gets changed, but there are recommended cleaners to use regularly to remove any mineral deposits that might occur. We have been using ours daily since mid-July and have seen no need to clean yet and our water for tea and coffee has not changed in taste.
1058566
there is not a filter. I use filtered water when filling up the chamber - maybe try that?
1058567
It doesn't come with any water filter but there is a strainer mesh inside to prevent the white hard water deposits from being pumped out. The deposits can be easily cleaned with citrus acid. They sell it on Amazon. Inexpensive.
1058568
No it does not, the inside of the pot is coated. If you use hard water clean the pot out before you notice any build up. I use water filtered through a Britta water filter.
1058569
I'm not really sure. But I think so. Because I have never seen anything like that in the water till now.
1176207
No, it doesn't. Checkthe company's website to see if they have an option. I love this thing though. It's the best tea container I've ever had.
68818
There actually several plastic parts that contact the water, not just the window. There are two screw covers/washers on the bottom, and a strainer that the water passes through when you pour it (to keep sediment that forms on the bottom of the pot out of your tea). This strainer is removable, but the other plastic parts are not.
1283972
Yes and it can be hidden in the open slot at the back of the unit. It is by far the best tea maker around. I have bought two in the last 6 years. I literally made so much tea in the first one that it wouldn't brew anymore.
130484
No Jane, it does not. You are probably looking at the wrong filter as there is no place for a handle, or screw for that matter on the filter itself.
461695
No filter. Need to keep on level surface and no transporting unit with water in the jug. Bought 2 and both are running great, running 24-7 all winter.
787983
Yes the water view little window is inside the kettle and also the little filter that keeps hard water from going in your cup as some kind of plastic on it. Hope this helps you.
1263096
No there's no filter. I'm not sure there'd be enough space to put one on it. I would just filter the water first. Hope this helps.
111048
It has a beautiful stainless steel infuser that is an open filter container that sits on the lip of the tea pot. The tea pot cover can fit right into the infuser. Since it just sits on the tea pot it can be lifted out to fill or wash. Bought it for my wife's birthday since she drinks tea daily. Only thing to watch is the spout can over flow through the spout if filled too much. With the large size this shouldn't be a problem. RJF
1822522
It seems to be OK without using any kind of filter. If 'hard' water is a problem in your area and you do not want white dust deposited in the room, buy the demineralization 'filter'.
186528
No. We have used for over a year, filling a bucket of ice about twice a week, and it has worked without a hitch. But, to answer your question, it does not have a filter. You have to manually pour water into the well; so whatever water you put in, is what comes out.
543815
It pops right out, just give it a tug. I purchased mine at a teavana store and at first I thought it was stuck in there as well, but not concerned because it seems to be easy to rinse out. But when I got home my sister demonstrated that the filter does indeed pop out for easier cleaning. Brilliant device.
1271812
No removable spout filter. It has a series of holes to help slow the water as you pour, but I don't see how a filter would work. I use a filtered water pitcher to provide clean water before heating it.
619449
There are no filters in this. It is a water separator. Water collects in the bowl and just needs drained periodically.
1353974
yes, it has a filter. Other reviews talk about this. Also, very noisy but really pumps out the mist.
2141343
No, it does not. By the way, I have found that I prefer to use a regular coffee filter in this. It is much easier to throw the filter with wet grounds away than it is to wash all of the grounds out.
956665
The Tea Leaf Filter is made of rubber and plastic covering the mouth of the mug, this part will be touching the water, but can be removed.