mathnerd Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) Are there any good options for a coffee maker without plastic parts? I am looking for either a stainless steel one or a glass one. I want to throw away my old plastic drip coffee maker and stick to non-plastics. Help me out with what options are out there, please! I only want to make plain coffee, not the fancy brews that are sold in fancy coffee shops (I go to coffee shops when I want fancy mochas and espressos). I usually make about 4-5 cups of coffee per day for my household. Thanks. Edited April 25, 2016 by mathnerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) An old fashioned percolator or French press? http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/store/search/search_result.jsp?q=coffee+makers http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=stainless+steel+french+press+ Here is one of the reviews on the percolator. "Tired of other coffee makers and the plastic features and features I did not need or want. This coffee pot is all stainless (interior too which holds coffee grounds). Makes a delicious cup of coffee. I do use filters (cut half inch off top to fit but do not think this is a need) no grounds in the coffee either way. Coffee is quickly made and I am very happy. Something about a simple, straight forward machine that works." Edited April 25, 2016 by Kalmia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theelfqueen Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 You could go with a French Press or an old fashioned stove top percolator. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theelfqueen Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 HA Kalmia -- we crosposted! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 https://www.wholelattelove.com/products/impress-coffee-brewer-in-black?gclid=CIWfx9CqqswCFUVhfgodjeQBlw I've been using one of these for almost three years, every day. Has held up great and makes an awesome cup of coffee. Also very easy to clean. Food grade silicone and stainless steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndOfOrdinary Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 A Chemex would be good. All glass, nothing fancy, best cup of coffee you have ever had. Theyproduce a crisp, light, clean coffee. Whereas, a French press does a dense, muddy cup. Both are good. It is just more about what you are looking for. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubiac Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Note: French press calls for a "rough" grind. Our coffee grinder is an old Cuisinart that really just wants to do a fine grind so I always have to pulse it to get rough. Higher-quality grinders or a manual grinder should be able to do rough grind easily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 We use a Chemex too, a hand-me-down from my grandmother. Love it. I keep it warm/hot on the range. I use French press when I want some afternoon decaf. I have more difficulty keeping this warm enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 French Press 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Actually, you can get a gritty, sludgy cup from a Chemex if you use the fine metal filter instead of their paper filters. I like the sludge, DH likes it the other way, so we alternate. But if you want a very good, medium cup of coffee without plastics, use a porcelain melitta cone with either a paper filter or, if you want to be crunchier, a brown (unbleached) paper filter, or, if you want to be crunchiest, a reusable muslin filter. This has the significant advantage that it has no need for electrical parts, either, so it always works if you can heat up the water. Even when I used an electric coffee maker, I always had a Melitta around just in case. And pour over coffee is the latest, greatest thing! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thank you!!! I did not realize that there were so many options that do not have plastic parts. I was not looking to spend $2000 on a super fancy machine either. I am so glad that all the options mentioned by you are affordable for me and are on amazon too. I am off to read amazon reviews now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I use a press, dh does pour-over in a ceramic doohickey. I use an ancient electric grinder, dh uses a manual iron burr grinder. I use a pot on the stove for water, dh uses a ss electric kettle. :-D Its humorous, but it just shook down that way because he needed a portable set up. Plus he wanted the bestBEST cup of coffee and i just wanted a decent quart of coffee lol, but we occassionaly need to make it at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 We have an old pyrex stove top coffee maker, like this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/276547032/retro-vintage-pyrex-6-piece-flameware-6?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-home_and_living-kitchen_and_dining-coffee_and_tea_makers&utm_custom1=61c61089-4f0f-46d9-9678-2eccfe56e239&gclid=CJuzkaLOrMwCFYU2aQodnlsEjA We have a modern drip one now too, but for a long time, the old pyrex one was the only one we had! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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