Listed here are automatic coffee makers that contain little to no plastic:
- Ratio Six Stainless Steel Coffee Maker – features a thermal carafe with an all-metal interior – you can replace the stock plastic dripper with a metal one to avoid plastic where the hot water flows
- Technivorm Moccamaster KBT Coffee Brewer – known for its durability and stainless steel construction
- Presto 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Percolator – almost entirely made of stainless steel, including the filter basket, and keeps coffee warm as long as it’s plugged in
- BUNN VP17-1SS Pourover Coffee Brewer – this model is noted for its stainless steel construction and speed
- OXO Brew 8 Cup Coffee Maker – The main housing of the coffee maker and its thermal carafe are made from stainless steel, but the maker does contain some plastic parts
More Details On Non-Plastic Coffee Makers
There are many potential health risks associated with the use of plastic in coffee makers. Chemicals like BPA and phthalates, commonly found in plastics, can leach into your coffee when heated, potentially disrupting hormones and posing health risks. For a comprehensive examination of all the potential health risks associated with ingesting plastic, I’d refer you to these books:
- A Poison Like No Other: How Microplastics Corrupted Our Planet and Our Bodies by Matt Simon
- Say Goodbye To Plastic by Sandra Ann Harris
- Life Without Plastic: The Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Avoiding Plastic by Jay Sinha
