How well and for how long does the carafe keep the coffee hot?
894980
We routinely fill it with very hot water (as we've done with all our coffee carafes for years) before making the coffee. It keeps the coffee hot for at least an hour, which is the longest any of us can stand to have coffee sitting around since we're kind of Nazi-esque about freshness and taste. It's a great coffeemaker - not fancy, but it functions very very well and I'd buy another one (if it would ever wear out!).
894981
I've never measured exactly, but it is at least several hours. (Alas, my wife tends to prefer to keep the brew-thru-lid on the carafe, because it pours more easily, but that also lets air in and heat out.) With the regular stopper cap it is sometimes still warm (though nowhere near hot enough to drink) the next morning. Some people suggest preheating the carafe with hot water, but I haven't noticed a difference by doing that.
894982
I just purchased this coffee brewer last week. Today, I had my second cup almost two hours after brewing the pot; the coffee was still hot!
894983
I have never timed it ... but if you put hot water in the carafe first then empty and brew ... I think it stays hot for about 2 hours ... I like my coffee super hot so I usually drink it before long ... hope this helps!
400309
With respect, BJRohner's answer is incorrect. The carafe on this model IS a 12 cup thermos, and should keep the coffee hot for several hours. That's one of the benefits of this unit: it doesn't need a "burner" under the coffee, and can't produce horrible burnt coffee. If you've noticed a change in its performance since it was new the vacuum seal is probably broken, and the carafe should be replaced.
1386297
I have had no issues with the Carafe leaking. My only issue is that the coffee does not stay hot very long
932199
No you don't use a carafe with this coffee maker you just push that rectangle button with your coffee cup or travel mug and fill it up that way, the coffee stays hot inside the machine for up to 4 hours, the coffee doesn't scorch or get burnt, there is a hot plate inside, the coffee brews into a bucket and dispenses from that push button, if you want to take the bucket out and fill a carafe for company you could do that! I use coffee cups!
22768
My brews my coffee to a good temperature and holds it there. My wife takes hers with milk and it stands up to that.Not sure how hot is hot for you, but mine brews to a good temp.
3100
It will keep coffee hot and fresh for more than two hours and then will automatically shut off, so that if there is remaining coffee in the carafe, it will not become bitter and can be warmed in the microwave.
1465039
Debbie, Truthfully, I purchased this for a gift. The person I gave it to said it keeps her coffee very hot on the way to work, she lives 50 minutes from work. She also stated when she arrives the coffee/drink is still as hot as when she filled it. Hope this helps, Spencer
296902
It stays hot enough to drink for upto 3 hours, but stays fresh tasting, not burnt like coffee makers that have warming plates. It helps if you pre warm the pot with hot water before brewing.
1052747
It has kept my coffee warm all day. It also keeps my tea warm all day. I boil water, put in the tea bags, let it steep, then remove. I sip on my tea all day. By evening, the tea is still almost as hot as it was in the morning. The trick is to make sure the lid is screwed on properly-once that is done, very little heat can escape. I love this carafe. It's big enough to hold a whole pot of coffee.
1877891
It really does depend on the size of the mug you choose and the intensity...5-8 minutes is my best guess...I usually brew a half carafe...
647573
I did not have that problem. My problem with this is that it did not keep the coffee hot and it shut itself right away. I consider it not a great carafe that did not have the insulation properties to keep the coffee only "warm." Poor quality control so I returned it before the end of 30 days.
1779002
I pour my coffee around 6am and it stays hot til around 8 or 9 and then stays warm for about 4 more hours. I dont drink it that long but I've left coffee in until after lunch and its still warm. It is the best thing I've bought from amazon. I use it every day. Love it!!!
330129
I have used the thermal version for about six months. The interior has become a little stained with use. Coffee stays hot for at least two hours, and warm for much longer without any "burned" taste, since it is not on a hotplate. Hope this helps.
516524
I too like strong bot coffee For strength, add a littleextra. Coffee does stay hot in the 45 minutes it takes for me to drink 2 big mugs . It is a cheap machine, bit works well if you are not looking for any featured, metal pot helps, but is thin. Will use this tip it breaks. Then buy something better
2076913
Hello Victor, My experience has been that the coffee will stay hot enough to last through a simple meal. After that it becomes tepid rather quickly. Don't expect even a full pot to stay hot from one meal to the next. My stained thirty year old is far superior to this one.
54267
Well it's just your average stainless steel carafe... it's not thick or vacuum-sealed like a Thermos. But it keeps coffee VERY hot while the warmer is on (for an hour), and even for a little while after that. It definitely keeps it hotter than a glass carafe.
1052750
a few hours with a mostly full pot. Longer if I preheat with boiling water. No longer than the thermal carafe that came with my coffee maker.