Science shows that when hot liquids come into prolonged contact with plastic, chemicals migrate from the plastic into your drink. Heat dramatically accelerates the release of microplastics, phthalates, and bisphenols from plastic components.
This is HIGH PRIORITY because coffee and espresso involve very hot water in prolonged contact with equipment surfaces -- conditions that maximize chemical leaching from any plastic components.
Laurel recommends coffee products made primarily of glass and stainless steel with no or minimal plastic touching hot liquids. When it comes to coffee machines, there are no perfect options, but we've selected the best available today.
Laurel avoids coffee makers and accessories where plastic is in direct contact with hot water or brewed coffee.
Tip: A simple pour-over setup made with glass and stainless steel is one of the most plastic-free ways to make coffee.
Science showswhen hot liquids come into prolonged contact with plastic, chemicals migrate from the plastic into your drink. Heat dramatically accelerates the release of microplastics, phthalates, and bisphenols from plastic components.
Laurel recommends coffee products made primarily of glass and stainless steel with no or minimal plastic touching hot liquids. When it comes to coffee machines, there are no perfect options, but we've selected the best available today.
Laurel avoids coffee makers and accessories where plastic is in direct contact with hot water or brewed coffee.
Tip: A simple pour-over setup made with glass and stainless steel is one of the most plastic-free ways to make coffee.