This coffee maker brews without ever touching plastic

SimplyGoodCoffee’s THE BREWER features a glass reservoir and carafe with stainless steel components and silicone seals in its brewing path.(Canva)If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Josie Howell | jhowell@al.comSimplyGoodCoffee’s THE BREWER is totally plastic-free with a glass water reservoir, stainless steel brewing components and a glass carafe. Designed so neither plastic nor aluminum touches the water or coffee, the automatic drip machine suits coffee lovers who prefer toxic-free materials for their daily brew.THE BREWER is available at Amazon for $479.99, with an optional coupon that brings the price to $431.99 for eligible shoppers. The 8-cup coffee maker pairs a brushed stainless steel body with black accents and simple switches for brewing, the bloom setting and the warming plate.The plastic-free materials extend to parts inside the coffee maker that can be easy to overlook. Its boiler, internal water pathway, showerhead and filter basket use stainless steel, while silicone seals and connectors help direct the water through the machine. The plastic-free design covers both the cold water in the reservoir and the hot water used for brewing.SimplyGoodCoffee THE BREWER - Plastic-Free Coffee MakerSimplyGoodCoffee’s THE BREWER features a glass reservoir and carafe with stainless steel components and silicone seals in its brewing path.Buy NowRELATED: Yoehka’s hybrid cookware costs far less than HexClad, and it’s on saleFor everyday use, THE BREWER can prepare up to eight cups in about six minutes. It heats water to a brewing range of 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit and starts the brewing process with a single button, keeping the routine straightforward once the water and grounds are ready.An optional Bloom setting adds a step familiar to people who make pour-over coffee. It wets the grounds, then briefly pauses the flow of water so trapped gases can escape before brewing continues. That gives the water a chance to saturate the grounds more evenly, while the machine handles the timing.After brewing, the warming plate keeps the glass carafe warm for another cup. A mixing tube inside the carafe helps blend the coffee as it collects.The stainless steel filter basket uses standard No. 4 cone-shaped filters, making replacements easy to find at grocery stores or online. Removable parts are dishwasher-safe, so the glass and metal construction also comes with a manageable cleanup routine.Yoehka’s hybrid cookware costs far less than HexClad, and it’s on saleDevin Booker’s new Stanley collection features bold tiger camoLEGO’s new Downton Abbey set lets fans build the Crawleys’ estateBlackstone’s Adventure Ready tabletop griddle is under $98 at WalmartYETI’s new Dusk collection includes totes, backpacks and moreJosie Howell is a commerce and news writer for AL.com where she primarily focuses on shopping and streaming content. She began her career in 2019 as an editor for The Chanticleer, Jacksonville State...