Is the basket for the coffee grounds plastic?
1812988
No plastic internal parts, all quality aluminum. This Urn was money well spent!
1812989
Yes it is. it also has metal pipe below for pumping the water from the bottom of the urn on top of the basket.
1812990
yes, the basket is plastic. Our church has been using this coffee pot for many functions and the basket looks as new as day 1. Highly recommend.
289916
I don't think any of it is exactly "plastic." Bakelite maybe? I've been using mine for almost two years, on a daily basis. This is actually my everyday coffee maker, so it's on for about 10-12 hours a day (I'm at home full time) and I LOVE this machine!
995016
Not plastic; it is silicone[food grade] http://www.frcndigital.com/coffee/bonavitadripper/drip3.jpg
811519
I can't verify that the coffee press mechanism is stainless steel. It is metal. It is definitely not plastic. A guess only: The mesh filter could be an aluminum alloy. The shaft and other conponents are probably stainless steel. I don't know if you are concerned about durability or health issues. The visible black top is plastic and does come in contact with the coffee.
800245
No, the basket doesn't look like aluminum. I think everything in the Percolator are stainless steel, including the basket, the stem, and the spreader.
362998
just checked my basket... looks like very fine mesh not made out of any metal... very flexible, it's the best for coffee pot, no need for paper filter.
83036
Yes, it is plastic. The plastic is quite sturdy though. I use it mostly for pasta, spices and dressing bottles and it holds up well.
289920
The basket inside the coffee maker is made of plastic material and does come in contact with the water during the brewing process.
1737574
I use paper filters with the basket because if you didn't the coffee grounds would pour through with the coffee. I prefer not to drink the grounds! :)
1694710
It is plastic. It is very, very durable and I would highly recommend it. We have both the large version and the 2 cup model. Very Satisfied with both.
1611587
No. You can put ground coffee directly in the basket and just push the "grind off" button.
1177580
No- its plastic. I was very disappointed in the quality and returned it.Good luck!
1230204
The strainer does contain some plastic.. and I don't know that I'd describe the handle as plastic - it feels more like bakelite (which is an early form of plastic, but more sturdy than modern plastics) - or at least something more substantial than plastic. We love our BonJour French Press - it makes great coffee and is very sturdy.
1063619
Yes, this basket has a plastic bottom. Good idea.....No unwanted processing waste can be forced through the bottom by the hot water.
2062570
The grinder basket (for grinding grain/coffee/spices/etc.) is plastic. I have no idea if it is BPA-free, but as it isn't heated, it shouldn't be an issue. The baskets used for making milks/pastes (in other words, the ones subject to heat) are metal.
1539065
The white plastic, with the handle? Yes, it does, that is where the ground coffee sits, until you release it into the glass canister.
1297370
The basket is easily removable. We almost never use ours, with the basket in, as we drink mostly coffee from it.