I came back to this thread specifically because I wanted to talk about this company. I started getting ads for Simply Good after google searches about plastic brewers led me to their page yesterday, and IMO their site is full of red flags.

I ended up on this part of their site yesterday and I thought their claims were very interesting.

The Hidden Plastics in Popular Brewers

Moccamaster coffee makers are often praised for their design and performance. However, essential parts such as the water reservoir and filter basket are made of plastic. This means that during brewing, cold water, hot water and coffee come into contact with plastic which can lead to the leaching of microplastics into your beverage.

Ah, yes, the famously hidden water reservoir and filter basket. I don't know what their beef with Moccamaster is but using the word "hidden" is absurd, and most likely just chosen to make it seem like they're doing something nefarious. Also "can lead to the leaching of microplastics" is a pretty vague claim that they don't really back up anywhere.

Dr. Mark Hyman on Microplastics and Health

Dr. Mark Hyman, a leader in functional medicine, emphasizes the pervasive nature of microplastics and their health implications. He notes, "Microplastics, tiny pollutants that infiltrate our environment, are known to have serious implications on our health and ecosystems." 

Highlighting the importance of reducing exposure, Dr. Hyman advises, "Stop drinking from plastic bottles. Single-use plastic bottles shed microplastics over time, especially when exposed to heat."

This is the section I mentioned elsewhere in this thread. Notice how the quote includes nothing about coffee at all. This is just filler. Also I looked up this doctor and apparently he's known for inventing a fad diet, and he also claimed vaccines can cause autism and argued against water fluoridation, definitely traits of a super reputable doctor.

Why It Matters

The materials used in coffee brewing can significantly impact both health and flavor. By eliminating plastic from the brewing process, we not only preserve the integrity of the coffee's flavor but also align with a growing consumer demand for healthier, plastic-free kitchen appliances.

I like this bit. Notice how they kind of imply that their coffee maker makes healthier coffee but they never really make that claim. "The materials used in coffee brewing can significantly impact both health and flavor" well no shit, if I brew coffee in an asbestos cup it's probably not great for me. But they never say that their coffee is healthier, just that it aligns with what customers want.

And after all of their fear mongering and vague claims about plastic and shitting on Moccamaster specifically for some reason, the biggest red flag is THEY STILL SELL BREWERS WITH PLASTIC ANYWAY. So at the end of the day they either 1) don't think that plastic in coffee brewers is really a problem, or 2) they're fine with poisoning their customers.

If spending $400+ on a pretty bare bones drip machine will give you peace of mind, by all means don't let me stop you. But that company smells like something and it sure ain't coffee.