Are these the same brittle plastic as the original pitchers, or are these made of the same material as the newer iced tea makers?
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These newer ones are a softer more pliable material. I have had no problems with them... I have two..
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This seems to be the same material. This is my third pitcher, they keep breaking in moves. It's about the same price as buying a whole new unit. However this one is oval shaped, not round. Still works fine though, just doesn't store upside down on top of the maker like it used to.
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I'm not sure what the pitchers with the newer iced tea makers are like but no, the plastic is not the old brittle kind that eventually ends up cracking. This is a totally different type of plastic. In fact, I plan on purchasing a 2nd one to replace my last brittle plastic one.
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They are the same materials as what comes with the newer iced tea maker. I make so much iced tea I literally rotate the pitchers!
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They are the same as the pitchers that come with the new iced tea makers. Only difference is the color of the lid and handle.
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These are a softer better plastic and do not crack. I used this for more than just tea.
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Yes, this pitcher is identical to the original one that came with my Mr. Coffee Iced Tea maker. It fits over the foot of the unit in the same way, and the spout fits perfectly into the cut-out - No leaks like a off-brand pitcher that I got before I found this one!
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Yes, the pitcher is made of glass. The plastic ice container unscrews at the top from the lid. The plastic top can be used with or without the center container. The pitcher is surprisingly very wide and deep at the bottom. I use it in the summer to make sangria. It is an amazing product. Buy one if you still can. You will not be disappointed.
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Hi,Both makers are made of a very sturdy hard plastic. Hope this helps. :>}
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Hi, they are made out of a hard durable plastic. They are very easy to clean.
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The pitcher is glass and the lid and ice container are plastic. I removed the ice part and have never used it, the lid portion still fits into place without it and we found it unnecessary.
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No. My pitcher was room temp and I poured boiling water in it for tea and the whole bottom cracked. Another one bites the dust.
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No, they are made from a different material, a lightweight ceramic. Not the same as the plates. There are some older cups that are made from the same material as the plates, but I don't know if they are just available as used items - Amazon or Ebay - or if they are currently being made. Ann
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They're definitely plastic. They clean up well. It's the first tea pot of this style I've ever bought. I was a little iffy at first but it's a great tea pot. It's how I start my day.
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these are plastic, Lara. Sorry i missed this when it came in, I was in China. These mugs are good value, I use them a few times per week.
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The are a hard plastic. Exactly like the cups used at Country Buffet or the like.
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Well, that reminds me of eggs and butter. Turns out they weren't as bad as the fix. I bought this cheaper plastic version to see how I liked the process and function. I like it and use it frequently. The price was right, but I will likely upgrade to a more expensive glass or ceramic version. As for your question: "What type of plastic?" I do not recall. I assume that it is made in China like everything else and will probably slowly melt my insides. Hario is a reputable Japanese company and the design is a good one. You can get ceramic or glass versions under $20. Spend the extra money....I wish I had.
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The cups and pitchers are plastic that I can't imaging ever breaking. No stains or scratches after repeated use and trips through the dishwasher.
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They are made of a hard plastic. They have a glossy finish inside and a matte finish outside. They have a rubber non-slip handle. They do not have a recycle number on the underside of the cup.
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According to Takeya website the pitcher is made of high temperature acrylic which is probably the same material as "Plexiglass"
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No the pitcher and bowl are not glass. They are plastic but the plastic is a high quality plastic
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My husband bought me the teapot for Christmas from a fine china shop and I wanted the cups and saucers also. I bought these and, yes, they were identical to the teapot, made of fine bone china.