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Plastic-free coffee machines become the new status symbol

Original: Coffee's new status symbol is a machine without plastic

Coffee drinkers are increasingly seeking espresso machines made without plastic, and plastic-free models are becoming a marker of taste and status among enthusiasts. The trend reflects broader health concerns about microplastics leaching into hot drinks, as well as a preference for durable, metal-built equipment in home brewing setups.

Why now: Growing concern about microplastics in food and drink is driving interest in plastic-free coffee equipment.

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