First, let’s be clear about what a “plastic free coffee maker” really is Before getting into the various machines and gadgets that make plastic free coffee possible, let’s define what a “plastic free coffee maker” really is. If you just don’t care and want to skip this part, you can on this page.So anyway, we are NOT talking about coffee makers that are plastic on the inside but stainless steel on the outside. Sure, they look nice in your kitchen, but that’s not what you’re after. Pretty much every coffee maker manufacturer sells models that are nicely wrapped in stainless steel, but a stainless steel exterior isn’t going to make your coffee taste any better. This very shiny coffee maker has a plastic water reservoir. THIS IS NOT WHAT YOU WANT!Also, we are not talking about coffee makers that come with a stainless steel carafe.

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The main purpose of a stainless steel, and preferably double-walled, carafe is for keeping your coffee hot. That’s why those shiny carafes are usually advertised as “thermal” or something like that.Assuming we’re talking about drip coffee makers, the plastic free coffee maker you really want is one that has a stainless steel water reservoir. Let me say that again in italics and all caps:YOU WANT A DRIP COFFEE MAKER WITH A STAINLESS STEEL RESERVOIR.(update: or a GLASS reservoir! Scroll down to the OXO below and you’ll see what I mean)Yes, there might be plastic parts on the outside, and there might be plastic parts on the inside.

This is literally unavoidable in modern drip coffee makers, but who cares! We’re only concerned about the parts that have prolonged contact with water, and that means the reservoir.The reservoir is where the water sits while it heats up, and logic dictates that that’s where the plastic taste is coming from. In case you slept through high school chemistry heat makes molecules go crazy. When water molecules and plastic molecules go crazy together, bad things happen because plastic molecules will sleep with just about anyone.I know, the coffee may flow through a plastic filter basket, but that basket is lined with a paper or Gold Tone coffee filter.

Also, the coffee spends minimal time in direct contact with the filter basket’s plastic spout which seriously limits any molecular craziness that might taint your coffee. The water reservoir is definitely the culprit.As of right now, there are only a small number of automatic drip coffee makers in the known universe that have stainless steel (or glass) reservoirs, and they range in price from a steakhouse dinner for two to an entire car payment.On the lower end of the price scale is the Bunn Velocity Brew line which will run you anywhere from about $100 to $200. According to Bunn, all of the Velocity Brew coffee makers have stainless steel water reservoirs (I asked them).The more expensive plastic free coffee makers I’ll be discussing here are the Bunn VP-17 ( ), the Behmor Brazen Plus ( my ), and the OXO On Barista Brain 12 Cup Coffee Maker.Honorable mention goes to the much-ballyhooed Technivorm Moccamaster.

The $300+ Moccamaster has a plastic water reservoir, but it drains into a stainless steel heating unit. Hence, it doesn’t actually qualify as a “plastic free coffee maker” but, like the Bunns and the Brazen and the OXO, it’s plastic-free where it matters.Wait, you’re broke? If you’re short on Benjamins, there are other much cheaper options available as well. Those are covered down further down on this page.

Urban Dictionary: Benjamins are 100 dollar bills. The reason people call them Benjamins is because the face on the bill is of Benjamin Franklin who was a publisher, a philosopher, a scientist, and the first major American inventor. (Also, you don’t have to spend a lot of these to get plastic-free coffee)Plastic Free Coffee Maker #1: The Bunn Velocity Brew lineIf you read my review of the Bunn BXB Velocity Brew  you already know that it’s (a) fast, and (b) makes great coffee. Fast is what the Velocity Brew line of coffee makers is all about, hence the name (browse all Bunn Velocity Brews on Amazon ).The way Bunn accomplishes this is by designing their coffee makers to keep water hot at all times, so all they have to do is pump the water through coffee grounds when duty calls.Some say this is a waste of electricity, but you most certainly can turn the coffee maker off while you’re at work.

As for why so many people love the coffee that comes out of their Velocity Brew machines, there’s no doubt that stainless steel reservoirs play a big part in that.I really feel like Bunn doesn’t get as much street cred as they deserve in the coffee making world. They’re old school and have been around since the dawn of drip coffee, but sexier brand names often eclipse their high quality products.The thing to know about Bunn is this: they’re all about coffee, which is why they build stainless steel reservoirs into most of their coffee makers. They do coffee and nothing else.

This doesn’t mean all of their products are perfect, but when a company commits to one thing for 50+ years, they’re going to be really good at it.Plastic Free Coffee Maker #2: The Bunn VP-17I wrote a glowing review of the Bunn VP-17 a while back. I think I even dubbed it The Best Coffee Maker in the World. Really, it’s that good. More recently, about my quest to find the most stainless, plastic-free coffee maker around.The Bunn VP-17 may be a monstrous coffee maker in terms of size, but it seems immune to most of the common coffee maker complaints. For starters, you will get no plastic taste from the Bunn VP-17.Let me say that again, and in all caps: YOU WILL GET NO PLASTIC TASTE from this coffee maker.

Stainless steel, baby. That’s what you came here for.Also, see the tweet down below that confirms the VP-17’s plastic free coffee maker status. Not only is the VP-17 plastic free, it’s also a warhorse that many people report using for years and years. No more chucking old coffee makers into the local landfill.The Bunn VP17-1SS  isn’t cheap when compared to most coffee makers, but it does coffee right.

And let’s not forget the kitsch it adds to your kitchen.Wanna get really hardcore? Bunn also offers a stainless steel funnel assembly , which is fancy-speak for a stainless steel filter basket. If you remain suspicious of any coffee maker that uses a plastic filter basket, this is the answer to all of your woes! People who use the stainless steel basket with their VP-17 praise it up and down. “It’s worth the money” is a sentiment that has been expressed by a number of reviewers ( to read those reviews).Apparently, you also need a “funnel tip kit” if you get the stainless steel funnel assembly, and one reviewer said that he simply called Bunn and they sent him a free one. Bunn’s cool like that, and I’ll bet he also asked very nicely! And P.S., the stainless steel funnel assembly will NOT work with a Velocity Brew. Just FYI.Update (April 2018): I asked Bunn about what plastic or rubber parts come into contact with the water in the VP-17 and here’s what they had to say:Thanks for the question! The only non-metal material from the tank to the sprayhead is a couple food grade silicone gromets.— BUNN (@BUNN) April 3, 2018 So there you have it!

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The VP-17 is a plastic free coffee maker to the greatest extent possible. A grommet, in case you’re curious, is basically a small washer-like thing that is often used for sealing gaps between adjoining parts. In a machine where the transport of liquids occurs, grommets are a necessity.The good news on silicone is that it has high thermal stability and low chemical reactivity (according to Wikipedia). That means that Bunn’s silicone grommets won’t spoil your coffee!

Oh, and if you’re on Twitter, Buy/Don’t Buy could use a few followers! A Bunn VP-17 with a stainless steel funnel assembly will not only beat your plastic coffee taste problem, it is also likely to outlast any non-Bunn coffee maker you’ve ever owned.The Bunn stainless steel funnel assembly. Plastic taste, BE GONE! Stainless steel is the solution.

This may not be the prettiest coffee maker on the market, but it just might be the best.Plastic Free Coffee Maker #3: The Behmor Brazen PlusLet’s be honest here. The Behmor Brazen Plus (  ) looks cool as hell.

I have literally seen spaceships in movies that look just like this coffee maker. Cool factor aside, this coffee maker comes with more than just a stainless steel water reservoir.It also has some other rare features such as altitude adjustment and manual release. Altitude adjustment ensures that water heats up to the correct temperature even if you live at the top of Mount Everest, and the manual release gives you the flexibility to use a Chemex or some other kind of pour over coffee maker with this machine.If you have an Amazon Echo and/or a smartphone, the Behmor Connected Brewer might be more to your liking.

It’s basically the same coffee maker as the Brazen Plus, but it connects to WiFi and can tell Alexa to order you some more coffee.This coffee maker isn’t universally hailed as perfect (numerous complaints about a crappy carafe and sputtering hot water), but most buyers love it like it’s their firstborn. More importantly, it makes a fine cup of plastic-free coffee.Oh, and did I mention that the Behmor Brazen Plus is an SCAA Certified coffee maker? (Read my rundown of SCAA Certified coffee makers ) That means that this coffee maker has passed some very rigorous performance testing by the Specialty Coffee Association of America. It’s kind of a big thing in the cut-throat world of coffee making! The Brazen Plus looks cool, and what’s even cooler is that its designed to make your coffee great Plastic Free Coffee Maker #4: The OXO On Barista Brain 12 Cup Coffee MakerThis is probably one of the most unique coffee makers out there.

The OXO On Barista Brain 12 Cup Coffee Maker has lots of bells and whistles built into it, but the part that’s really hard to miss is its removable water kettle. The glass water kettle is where the water heats up, so that makes it the only plastic free coffee maker in this group (or any group, for that matter) that has a glass reservoir.The reason I’m calling it a kettle instead of a water reservoir is that it detaches so that you can pour hot water from it!

Insane in the membrane, amiright? It’s a cool feature that makes the OXO On Barista Brain 12 Cup a very versatile kitchen appliance. Also, like the Behmor Brazen Plus (above), this is also an SCAA Certified coffee maker.As of this writing, there are 260 total reviews on Amazon ( to read them), and they’re a pretty mixed bag.

Only ONE person ( is that Amazon review) has posted a complaint about this coffee maker producing plastic taste, and that may have something to do with other plastic components that make up this coffee maker’s innards. Meanwhile, 48% of reviewers have given it either 4 or 5 stars.

Some of the negative reviewers originally gave it a very high rating, but decided to revise their ratings downward after a year or so of use.Given the mixed opinions on this coffee maker and the relatively high price tag, it’s hard to call this plastic free coffee maker a “slam dunk.” Lots of people love it. And more than a few think it is lacking in some key areas that affect its longevity. If you really like the removable water kettle, give this coffee maker a good look, but temper your expectations.It also comes with altitude adjustment, so think about that, as well, if you live high upon a mountaintop. The good news is that, if you do have a problem, OXO’s customer service is reportedly excellent. That’s always a nice fallback if you have concerns that need to be addressed later on down the road.If this 12 Cup OXO is too pricey for you, they also sell a 9-cup model.

That one doesn’t have the fancy kettle feature, and the water reservoir is made of plastic, but it’s a quality unit. Not only is the 9-cup model also an SCAA Certified coffee maker, but there are zero complaints of plastic taste as of this writing.UPDATE (August 20, 2018): A number of customers over the past year or so have revised their once-glowing reviews down to 1 or 2 star ratings. This is due to reliability issues that have cropped up, and OXO seems to be making an effort to remedy things, but they’re losing the war.

In addition, OXO appears to have discontinued this model altogether, as evidenced by the fact that they no longer offer it on their own website.Given the price of this coffee maker and its rapidly declining reputation, you might want to steer clear of this one for the time being. Even though the Bunn VP-17 isn’t “SCAA Certified,” it has always been my personal favorite for reliability and overall performance. Gotta admit, that’s a pretty cool feature.The Not Quite Plastic Free Coffee Maker: The Technivorm MoccamasterThe Technivorm Moccamaster is hailed by many as the greatest drip coffee maker in the history of the universe. It’s sleek and produces great coffee, and hardcore coffee nerds praise it up and down. One of the main reasons it’s so great is that, even though it has a plastic water reservoir, it comes equipped with a stainless steel heating tank.

That’s undoubtedly a big part of this coffee maker’s success, and it’s why Moccamaster owners don’t complain about plastic taste. Ever.For a coffee maker that gets as much hype as the Moccamaster, you’d think more people would be in love with it. True, MOST people love it and nobody complains that it produces plastic taste in their coffee.The big knock on the Technivorm Moccamaster is that it has more plastic parts than you’d expect for such an expensive machine. If this bothers you, stay away. However, if you only care about how your coffee tastes and don’t mind the price tag, the Moccamaster will make you very happy. The clear thing on top is plastic, but the stainless steel heating chamber means no plastic taste Cheap no-plastic coffee makers!Escaping the clutches of plastic coffee taste doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. If the Bunn VP-17 and Behmor Brazen Plus are out of your league, there are several other options that are way cheaper and arguably produce better-tasting coffee, depending on your preferences.

AeropressIronically, the Aeropress is definitely not a plastic free coffee maker. In fact, it’s made entirely of plastic, but it doesn’t produce plastic taste in your coffee. Because you don’t heat up water in it, stupid!You boil water separately, maybe in one of those fancy stainless steel kettles you see at local coffee shops, and you press the water through coffee grounds and a special paper filter. The result is an espresso-ish coffee concentrate that you can add water or milk to and it’s awesome., or just go and buy one already! CLICK TO ENLARGE Suffice it to say that Jennifer is a fan of the Aeropress coffee maker French pressLots and lots of people swear that there is no better way to brew coffee than in a French press (browse French presses on ). The typical French press is made from glass or stainless steel, so plastic taste is not an issue.If you find a French press that’s made of plastic, ew, don’t buy it.

That’s just tacky. There are tons of French presses available on the market, many of them for cheap, and you can read my list the here.ChemexThe Chemex coffee maker is a relic from a simpler time before coffee making went all electronic and wrapped in plastic.

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It’s a lovely glass thingy that uses special Chemex paper filters which produce a beautiful cup of coffee that you can’t get with ordinary paper filters. This simple and elegant pour over coffee maker is LEGENwait for itDARY, and just recently.Pour over coffee filtersNot in the mood for special coffee filters?

Does pressing things really tick you off? Coffee doesn’t get any simpler than a stainless steel coffee filter. Just set it on top of your coffee cup, drop in some coffee grounds, and pour hot water over it. See, this is why it’s called the “pour over” method of coffee making.Bonus: it’s also super portable (as is the Aeropress)! Pack it in your suitcase, take it camping, take it anywhere.

It’s the most portable plastic free coffee maker in the world! Of a great pour over coffee filter that you can get right now. One of the joys of pour over coffee is the bloom! You’ll know it when you see it. Stainless steel percolatorsPercolators (browse on ) were big in the 1970s and seem to be making a comeback as of late.

They’re different from other coffee makers in that they work by cycling, and then recycling, hot water through coffee grounds. Some say they result in over-extraction of the grounds, and others say they make coffee that’s more “robust.” I suppose it depends on how long you let the coffee percolate.The thing that matters here, though, is that it’s easy to find percolators that are made entirely of stainless steel or very close to it. Percolators are also pretty cheap, so your investment risk stays small if you can’t get the hang of percolating. Who knew they were making plastic free coffee makers 40 years ago? Not a single molecule of plastic inside this Farberware percolator!

ConclusionPlastic taste in coffee is totally beatable. You may have struggled with it in so many coffee makers already that you feel completely defeated, but don’t despair. If you’ve already tried my and still feel the need to buy a new coffee maker, try one of the options above. My personal pick would be the Bunn VP-17  with the optional stainless steel funnel assembly. It’s a bit pricey, but it should also last you a long, long time. And don’t forget: plastic taste, gone!

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Now you can move on to more important things like shopping for the for your beans. Obviously, you know nothing about chemistry. The Bunn has plastic components and a plastic basket. Hot water leaches plastic far more than cold water.

Ideally, a coffee maker should have the water never touch plastic (cold or hot). The closest thing there is to a plastic free auto-drip coffee maker is the ChemX Otto, but even that uses a plastic reservoir.

It’s ridiculous that someone doesn’t see the profit in coming out with an automatic coffee maker that uses piping exclusively of steel or glass, they would make billions! Sorry for the very late reply, Regular Joe, I agree that pour-over is really the most foolproof way to avoid plastic taste, but drip coffee makers are just so damn convenient. If only we lived in a world where everyone had time to do pour over every day! My plastic reservoir theory is based on the fact that water heats up in that reservoir. It may not sit there for too long, but that’s the part of the machine where it spends more time than anywhere else in the brewing process.Anyway, I have confirmed via Twitter that the Bunn VP-17 is truly about as plastic-free as you can get, assuming you’re also using the stainless steel funnel assembly. See my update in the post above for Bunn’s exact words.Thanks for commenting!

One item that bears including to this list is the Moka Express stove top coffee maker, by Bialetti. It produces a robust espresso-like brew. I use it daily and am always disappointed when I try drip coffee.

The only non-metal parts or the plastic knob on top of the lid and the silicone seal that fits in the middle, around the metal pre-filter. I have the 6-cup model, which makes around 12 or so ounces. I often dilute it with some hot tap water, or reduce the amount of grounds for a lighter brew.Not great for large quantities (although diluted 50:50 it can make two decent 10-12 oz servings), but aside from that does a beautiful job. I’m The Product Nerd, but for some reason my mom insists on calling me “Michael.” Groan. I’m a writer, a coffee drinker, and a guy with a dog (his name is Terry). I sharpened my research skills in graduate school, and now I’m putting them to work on Buy/Don’t Buy.

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What programmable features should your drip coffee maker have?Most drip coffee makers have similar features, which can make it hard to choose one. These programmable features set some drip coffee makers apart. Time: What’s better than waking up to an already-made fresh pot of coffee each morning? You can set the on and off times on most programmable coffee makers and even choose separate times for different days of the week.

Temperature control: Temperature plays a big role in the quality of your coffee. The recommended water temperature for brewing is between 190 and 200 degrees. Make sure your drip coffee maker reaches that optimal range while brewing. Most drip coffee makers feature an auto-off feature on their warming plates to save energy.

Brew strength: Some drip coffee makers let you control the strength of your coffee. Switch from light, medium or bold flavor with the touch of a button.

Brew strength features control how long the hot water stays in contact with the coffee. The longer the water stays in contact with the ground coffee, the stronger (and more bitter) the brew strength. What are some other integrated features you should look for?Aside from programmable features, drip coffee makers now come with some convenient integrated features. Built-in grinder: Freshly ground coffee brings out the flavor of the beans more than pre-ground coffee.

Some in-home coffee makers have built-in grinders that grind whole beans directly into your filter. Permanent filters: Modern coffee makers come with filter compartments that can use either paper or reusable filters. Reusable filters can be purchased separately for around $6, and only need to be changed or deep cleaned every four months. Pause and serve: If you need to grab a cup before your coffee maker can make a full pot, make sure it has a pause and serve feature. This lets you remove the pot mid-brew, pour a cup and return the pot to continue brewing. What are must-have features for automated artisanal coffee makers?It’s hard to beat the flavors that old-school manual-style coffee makers extract from ground coffee beans.

Some companies have introduced automated versions of classic styles like pour-over, siphon and French press. Make sure they offer the same benefits as their manual counterparts. Pour-over: If you buy an automated pour-over style coffee maker it should heat the water to the recommended 190 to 200 degrees. It should pulse the water over the grounds rather than flooding them, allowing them to bloom, just like you would making a manual pour-over style cup of coffee. Siphon: Automated siphon coffee makers should still work like manual siphon coffee makers.

Siphon brewers use vapor pressure to push hot water up through a siphon tube. Contacting gas creates a vacuum suction, and gravity pulls the water down through the grounds, creating coffee. The main difference between manual and automated versions will be the heating source. Manual siphons use an open flame while automated versions use an electric base. French press: Automated French presses have built-in digital scales and thermometers so you can get the precise ratio of coffee to water.

What should you look for in an espresso machine?Espresso makers and coffee bar systems give you access to high-quality specialty coffee drinks. You can make espresso, cappuccino, iced coffee and more. Espresso machines can be fully or partially automated. Pressure pump: The pressure pump is the most important feature of an espresso machine. The minimum pressure to make espresso is 9 bars (130 PSI). The more bars the machine’s pump uses, the finer the grind of coffee can be, extracting more flavor.

Make sure your pressure pump can maintain at least 9 bars throughout the entire 20- to 30-second pour of espresso. Boiler: The boiler heats the water for the espresso. Material, weight and thickness are important features to consider in a boiler. You’ll see boilers made from aluminum, steel and brass. Aluminum is the cheapest option used in low-end machines.

It heats water fast, making it good for quick shots. Brass and steel are considered the best material for boilers.

They retain heat longer and maintain greater temperature stability. Portafilters: A portafilter is a little cup attached to a small handle where you place the grounds before brewing. The grind and the way the grounds are packed in the portafilter are important for a good espresso.

Most in-home machines use pressurized portafilters. This takes away the need to pack (tamp) the grounds yourself. How should you grind your coffee?Buying whole-bean coffee and grinding it fresh before each brew is the best way to get the most flavor in your cup. Knowing what grind size you need can help you get the perfect cup. If you’re using a brew method with a short contact time (between water and grounds), the grind should be finer. Coffee makers that flood the grounds, like drip machines, need a more coarse grind since the contact time is longer. Short contact time brews: Use a fine grind for short contact time brewing methods like making espresso.

Medium contact time brews: Use a medium coarse grind for brewing methods like pour-over, stovetop, siphon and drip (immersion) coffee makers. Long contact time brews: Use a coarse grind for brewing methods like French press and cold-brew coffee. What size coffee maker should you get?Coffee makers come in varying carafe capacities and single-serve sizes. Single-serve: Single-serve machines that use coffee pods are great for a quick cup of coffee. Most can make up to 14 ounces at one time. 4-6 cup machines: If you normally drink more than one cup but don’t need a full 12-ounce pot of coffee every day, look for a smaller capacity coffee maker.

Personal coffee makers make anywhere from 4 to 6 cups. 12-cup machines: These machines are for serious coffee drinkers and households with multiple people. They’re also great for entertaining. Bialetti got its start in Italy and has become a world famous brand of cookware, bakeware and coffee makers. It’s most known for its stovetop coffee maker called the Moka.

Bialetti also makes manual French press coffee makers and a pour-over drip coffee maker. Moka pots: Bialetti makes six varieties of their Moka pot stovetop coffee maker. They come in different sizes, from a single cup to six cups.

Moka pots work by filling the bottom reservoir with cold water, heating it on the stove and pouring it through an internal metal filter where the coffee grounds are. They range in price from $24 to $60. Coffee press: Bialetti makes different sizes and styles of French press coffee makers. You can choose from different carafe styles and sizes, ranging from 350 millimeters to one and a half liters. Pour-over: Bialetti makes three styles of manual pour over coffee makers: a dripper, a porcelain pour-over with a mug and a glass pour-over carafe.

The dripper is $5.99, the porcelain pour-over is $19.99 and the glass carafe pour-over is $39.99. Espresso machine: The diva is Bialetti’s single-serve espresso maker. It brews using capsules (or pods), and a 20-bar (290 psi) high-pressure system to make a smooth espresso.

The diva costs $250. Ground coffee: Bialetti sells a classic Italian roast coffee made especially for its stovetop Moka pots. The beans are ground fine for the best extraction when brewing on the stove.

The coffee retails for $12.99 for 250 grams. Best for: consumers looking for simple, manual coffee brewing methods. At ConsumerAffairs we love to hear from both consumers and brands; please never hesitate to. We take privacy seriously, please refer to our to learn more about how we keep you protected. You’re responsible for yourself and please remember that your use of this site constitutes acceptance of our.Advertisements on this site are placed and controlled by outside advertising networks. ConsumerAffairs.com does not evaluate or endorse the products and services advertised.

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