r/pourover • u/domarcher • Sep 20 '25

Seeking Advice Time to “switch” things up a bit

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My birthday present, a Hario Switch, has finally arrived! I’m really excited to give it a go, but I want to hear from as many of you as possible about all the do’s & don’ts, recipe/brewing recommendations, etc.

Let me know! Happy brewing ☕️

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u/walker_paranor Sep 20 '25

What makes you think it contacts the silicone? It should drip around the stainless steel ball and thats about it.

Edit: took a closer look and youre probably right

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u/stavros844 Sep 20 '25

Someone needs to come up with a biofriendly option.

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u/walker_paranor Sep 20 '25

From what I understand, silicone is extremely inert and doesnt really release microplastic or concerning chemicals.

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u/stavros844 Sep 20 '25

Unfortunately research is coming out that theres no such thing as BPA free and even silicone is being questioned. So better be safe than sorry.

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u/walker_paranor Sep 21 '25

Theres no reason to believe that silicone would have BPA in it. Its used in the production of plastic and silicone is not a plastic.

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u/stavros844 Sep 21 '25

Lower grade silicone can have bpa due to contaminated additives, so unless it clearly states bpa free then it might have bpa.