Why is this cup leaving a metallic smell and taste into her drinks?
1686850
Not trying to be facetious, but have you tried scrubbing it out with a bottle brush?? I have 3 of them and don't have this problem. I put them in the dishwasher and use the bottle brush. You may have a defective bottle???
1686851
I do not know why it is the smell. We lost the cup, but we just want to buy it again.
1204538
No metallic taste. the plunger screen does make a scraping sound (metal to metal), but I can not imagine that there is any measurable wear to the stainless or metal being deposited into the coffee. We have been real happy with this press. It is simple, easy to clean, well built and has no plastic. It won't break and has better thermal properties than our old glass beaker. Hope this helps.
1873880
I bought it for a gift for some one and to be perfectly honest with I don't even like coffee. If I had to guess I would say you need to clean it out with some vinegar. However before I did that I would look on thier web site and see if they could give you some help or contact the company directly for some more anwers. I hope this helps you out...steve
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Contact the manufacturer. Zinganything.com. They have a Sports Cap that has a built in straw. They will replace it for you for free. As far as the metallic taste is concerned, try using 8 ounces of distilled water and 8 ounces of vinegar mix together in the bottle leaving in the refrigerator overnight and then rinse it thoroughly. That should get rid of the metallic taste. If it comes back repeat the process. Remember to hand wash it first using soap and water before using the vinegar and water solution. I can't stand the taste of metal either and this has always worked. However it is not a permanent solution and must be repeated but it usually lasts quite a while. Contact the manufacturer. Zinganything.com. They have a Sports Cap that has a built in straw. They will replace it for you for free. As far as the metallic taste is concerned, try using 8 ounces of distilled water and 8 ounces of vinegar mix together in the bottle leaving in the refrigerator overnight and then rinse it thoroughly. That should get rid of the metallic taste. If it comes back repeat the process. Remember to hand wash it first using soap and water before using the vinegar and water solution. I can't stand the taste of metal either and this has always worked. However it is not a... » Read More Contact the manufacturer. Zinganything.com. They have a Sports Cap that has a built in straw. They will replace it for you for free. As far as the metallic taste is concerned, try using 8 ounces of distilled water and 8 ounces of vinegar mix together in the bottle leaving in the refrigerator overnight and then rinse it thoroughly. That should get rid of the metallic taste. If it comes back repeat the process. Remember to hand wash it first using soap and water before using the vinegar and water solution. I can't stand the taste of metal either and this has always worked. However it is not a permanent solution and must be repeated but it usually lasts quite a while. « Show Less
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I haven't noticed a metallic taste. I've had mine a few months and use daily, tropical tradition web page suggests: "Once your coffee finishes brewing, the flavor and quality begins to deteriorate. In the case of the French press, after it's brewed 3-5 minutes and the coffee grounds have been pushed down to the bottom of the glass vessel, we recommend that you transport the coffee into a thermos, or serve it immediately; if left in the press, the coffee will continue to brew and become bitter. In general, we recommend that you transfer coffee from any method of brewing into a stainless steel thermos or an insulated carafe to keep it hot for the next cup." I haven't noticed a metallic taste. I've had mine a few months and use daily, tropical tradition web page suggests: "Once your coffee finishes brewing, the flavor and quality begins to deteriorate. In the case of the French press, after it's brewed 3-5 minutes and the coffee grounds have been pushed down to the bottom of the glass vessel, we recommend that you transport the coffee into a thermos, or serve it immediately; if left in the press, the coffee will continue to brew and become bitter. In general, we recommend that you transfer coffee from any method of brewing into a stainless... » Read More I haven't noticed a metallic taste. I've had mine a few months and use daily, tropical tradition web page suggests: "Once your coffee finishes brewing, the flavor and quality begins to deteriorate. In the case of the French press, after it's brewed 3-5 minutes and the coffee grounds have been pushed down to the bottom of the glass vessel, we recommend that you transport the coffee into a thermos, or serve it immediately; if left in the press, the coffee will continue to brew and become bitter. In general, we recommend that you transfer coffee from any method of brewing into a stainless steel thermos or an insulated carafe to keep it hot for the next cup." « Show Less
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Go to a grocery store and get a new 12 pack of Tully's Italian/French/etc, or Newman's. Some of the cheaper and less popular brands somehow pick up the taste of plastic. I think it is the K-cups, not the brewer.
1806415
No it doesn't leave a metallic taste to the water. Left it over night thinking it's not going to taste right, but it did!
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Washing the filter basket and insert should solve the taste problem. Since the machine is made of plastic, the smell will just have to wear off.
135404
No there is no weird metal or plastic smell or taste. I purchased it for my tea addicts and critics at work and we all love it. It boils the water to almost perfection according to what tea we are brewing. I really recommend it.
1008071
It is one plastic piece which doesn't really smells or tasted good on my sample. I had to replace it with from REI made out of Polyethylene. The mug usually didn't fit into the cup holder of my Subaru. That is the main reason I don't use very much.
1133248
Hi! If you are using the cup for protein shakes it will smell. All cups seam to have an oder from protein. Many people in the gym have the same category with there shaker cups.
1806610
Yes! it is smelling my whole kitchen. It does smell like burning plastic and I am thinking that is not good to be drinking with my coffee.
608662
Perhaps that's what gives the product the bitter/metallic unpleasant taste. Greg has more specifics above.
1204541
No metallic taste at all. There is a soft scraping sound as you push the plunger down to strain the grounds through the brewed coffee.
1546882
Not sure about the "smell", but if you are using a silver cup like the one in the picture, the k-cups were not really designed for it. The k-cups were designed for that.. a cup, like the ceramic ones you see in cafe signs and such. While it WILL brew into the silver cups your basically putting about twice as much or more water than the k-cup was designed to serve. You can blame Keurig on that one.I have had coffee grounds in my cup and this seems to be due to an overflow of the water around the piercer/infuser. :/ Dunno how to solve it myself as it comes and goes depending. Possibly make the bottom puncture hole bigger before brewing. Not sure about the "smell", but if you are using a silver cup like the one in the picture, the k-cups were not really designed for it. The k-cups were designed for that.. a cup, like the ceramic ones you see in cafe signs and such. While it WILL brew into the silver cups your basically putting about twice as much or more water than the k-cup was designed to serve. You can blame Keurig on that one.I have had coffee grounds in my cup and this seems to be due to an overflow of the water around the piercer/infuser. :/ Dunno how to solve it myself as it comes and goes... » Read More Not sure about the "smell", but if you are using a silver cup like the one in the picture, the k-cups were not really designed for it. The k-cups were designed for that.. a cup, like the ceramic ones you see in cafe signs and such. While it WILL brew into the silver cups your basically putting about twice as much or more water than the k-cup was designed to serve. You can blame Keurig on that one.I have had coffee grounds in my cup and this seems to be due to an overflow of the water around the piercer/infuser. :/ Dunno how to solve it myself as it comes and goes depending. Possibly make the bottom puncture hole bigger before brewing. « Show Less
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I picked one up in July and the smell was terrible. After running water, coffee, and vinegar through it for the last month on a daily basis the smell is still there! Instead of the coffee aroma wafting through the house in the morning there is a burnt plastic smell that ruins the fragrant ambiance of morning. I would love to hear the solution for this one too.
1706922
Really never noticed a metallic taste. Used glass and this for same beer, and could not tell the difference.