Does the coffee have a plastic taste to it when it is first used?
1863007
I always run water throught it when I first get any coffee pot! Then I run coffee through it and run water again through it! I guess you call it a little prep before I actually drink it!
1863008
No. I used the pot several times before I received my filters. They made the coffee taste more mellow. Very subtle, but definitely better. Rinse in cold tap water before first use.
1863009
I soak mine for 15 minutes in a cup of water before putting it in the coffee maker and I do not taste anything "plasticy."
811518
Everything that will be submerged in hot coffee is stainless steel. The only plastic exposed to the inside of the press is the underside of the lid. I have never tasted or smelled any plastic odor.
707463
Yes, after a month of use, the machine started giving off a strong plasticy odor that also made the coffee taste like plastic. Cleaning it every single night helps a little but it's too much of a hassle and I'm getting rid of mine.
1027882
No it does not. I purchased it because I had concerns about the plastic in my old coffee pot. It is all stainless steel except for the handle and of the coarse the top has a glass peculator cup to see the coffee while it perks. We love the pot it makes a great cup of coffee and it is HOT!!!
1250954
Mine didn't feel plastic, but when I tried drinking coffee or tea from it, it just felt wrong. The edge was too wide.... Not an interesting experience
1433072
I never noticed a "plastic taste" however my issue was the coffee grounds inthe coffee cup which I find unacceptable
612531
I've had my unit for 8-9 months and have not experienced any problems. The upper portion seems to hold the water "sweat" from heating up, but no malfunctions or other issues. I am assuming your question is about the plastic coffee maker.
1555439
Around an hour. The plastic lining changes the flavor of coffee however, I would highly suggest a thermos with a double walled stainless steel lining.
1499117
No none whatsoever. I don't recall any odor when I first received and after many many uses no plastic smell either. Remember you only have the hot water in the aeropress for about 10 seconds, then you plunge to extract your coffee
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
808242
Yes it does... Even when the coffee cools, it does not taste old (unlike the coffe machine - thermal or carafe... highly recommended !!!
2143930
There is a taste difference but once you start using it (and you acquire the taste) Coffee-Mate will begin to have that different taste-and no it isn't MAJOR.
1883629
I honestly don't know but it does have a plasticy taste when it's left too long in the drink(usually when it's all room temperature)
881694
We have not noticed a plastic taste at all. We also only use it for water. Hope this is helpful for you.
724795
Yes, it pretty much tastes like plastic. It's not unbearable, however. I would recommend a carbon, i.e. activated charcoal filter to overcome this problem, if you can't get past the taste.
2218479
Hit or miss. The first one my parents bought was great after a few rinses. Bought another for myself and never lost the plastic taste and tried everything. Had them send me a replacement and still a plastic taste. I now brew coffee by French press. :)
387651
I'm not a 100% certain what your issue is. Are you saying that your device is broken after having run a cycle in vinegar? If so, vinegar is not that acidic and it shouldn't damage the product, so trash it, it's probably defective. No reason to risk a fire. That's a bummer if your machine is busted. I have had mine for a couple months now, and I have never detected a plastic taste. If the taste is the only thing wrong with it, try using a different kind of coffee, or tea. I usually use a breakfast blend from starbucks, or loose leaf earl grey. I have noticed that cheap/generic coffee can make a burnt plastic/popcorn taste when using a hot drip coffee maker. You get all sorts of weird tastes out of generic brand coffee. Hopefully the machine isn't broken, but if it is, upgrade to a better one. This unit makes me uncomfortable due to it's lack of an automatic shut off feature. My OCD (not really) forces me to unplug the thing after every use to make sure that it's turned off, otherwise, I worry that I may have forgotten to turn off the heater element. Turned around a couple times on my way to work because of second guessing myself :-(