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nope_nic_tesla t1_j7v6kn9 wrote

Reply to comment by btroycraft in BIFL Coffee Bros, Yeti Cup and Mueller French Press by lostdragon05

These are stainless steel, doesn't leech anything into your coffee like plastic or other materials might

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btroycraft t1_j7v96yr wrote

I don't disagree, it's not plastic.

But there does seem to be evidence the nickel and chromium can leech

Not an expert, but I just stick with glass anyway; it's very inert. My french press will probably last decades at the rate it's going. If you have kids, that's another story.

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nope_nic_tesla t1_j7v9so4 wrote

88 micrograms of nickel being leached after cooking tomato sauce for 2 hours is totally negligible. If you've already got a glass one of course no reason to switch, but this isn't something to worry about.

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btroycraft t1_j7vegsf wrote

It's also a taste thing; I gave away every metal cup I had because of it.

I think it is something to worry about, maybe not for one press, but a whole kitchen. Like it or not, there's nothing against glass, even what you would call negligible, besides durability. There's a reason scientific apparatus are made from it. It's not even expensive. Just be careful with it.

If you travel with your coffee materials, or if you have kids, there are other considerations.

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JustAnotherRussian90 t1_j7wj9oc wrote

I'm with you. We have replaced the decanter of glass press once in 10 years. It cost 12 dollars at Macy's. Not a big deal. Also my husband hates the taste of coffee and steel

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