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Dennis M. Reed \Califa\
 
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"Amy Lynn Young-Leith" > wrote in message
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> In article <9uxad.54105$a85.5937@fed1read04>,
> Dennis M. Reed \"Califa\" > wrote:
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>>"Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
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>>> First, we will get rid of off-flavors introduced by contact
>>> with the materials of the machine itself (in particular, plastics,
>>> aluminum, brass, and stainless steel).

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>>does stainless steel really affect the taste of hot water?

>
> It seems to for me -- I bought one of the fancy stainless lined beverage
> mugs, but can't stand to use it, especially if I try
> to drink something cool out of it without using the sippie-cup like lid.
> It's just awful.
>

sounds like the taste is probably from your saliva not the drink in the
stainless steel...to test this supposition, you might put a piece of plastic
wrap over the lip if the mug and see if you still get a bad taste...I would
be interested in your test.