How do you drink from it? I would love to see what it looks like without that silver top...is there anything else under it? How do you drink from it?
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You drink from the cup, the silver top part. Its just a normal Thermos bottle. Under the cap/cup is the twist off stopper. You twist the stopper out, pour the hot tea/coffee/soup/whatever (or cold smoothie/whatever) into the cup and drink. Same as any other Thermos bottle.
1985940
In the section where they show pictures, the last one is a video. In the video the woman unscrews the top and even the pour spout so you can see what's inside.(OK, nevermind, just noticed the question was asked back in 2010.)
678926
I got this specifically because it's designed to drink right out of the Thermos instead of using a cup. There are other similar models that have a cup though, so you should be able to find one you like :)
279963
You drink directly from the glass not through the plastic cap. You have to take the cap off to drink the beverage.
631576
That's the way it is- it's not a good top design. You have to remove the cap of the big bottle and LEARN not to spill any water when turning it down onto cooler. It took me a good amount of getting used to it. I hope this helped. Happy No Spilling!
1333796
It appears to be just painted a wood color on top. You would probably want to cover it with something if you put a coffee maker on it. BTW, I have had this for some time now and I love it!
1326372
I took mine out due to I couldn't drink with it in. Mine fit in the bottom side of the top, but not very good in the top side. Email where you got it from & they can let you know how and if you can get one. Shirley
890958
Hi, after answering "yes" yesterday, I looked close at the bottle. I was wrong. There was leak, it became solid around the top. I guess that's why I didn't noticed it.
777817
Hi there Karen,There is no sippee hole? You have to screw the top off to gain access to your drink. Have a look at the images (last 3) to give you an idea.Hope that helps.Cheers - Steltz
55762
There isn't a spout on the cap. The cap must be unscrewed and the wide-mouth opening revealed in order to take a drink. Your mouth only touches glass.
146059
You should never drink out of straight copper. It needs a liner. It is a heavy metal and any contact with a soda like drink will make it transfer into the drink. It is a hazard.
2051581
There is a small twist cap on the bottom of the water container. I didn't figure it out at first either... If you miss the opening you may get some water in the decorative case but just turn it over, over the base and the small amount of water will go in there. This one is by far may favorite so far, I have bought 5 of them, two of which I had to send back.
559816
If you are thinking of just using the plastic for drinking without the glass, no, it won't function that way. It drips at the bottom, I tried it today. It has to have the glass inside the plastic shell.
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I just noticed nasty bits in the water holding/bottle steaming area. Sending mine back :/ I have been cleaning it as prescribed, it's just too gross! I don't like that I cannot completely clean it out. You can't see down where the water goes.
98406
You can drink from the cup...it has an opening that you can open and close. I like it!
825044
I think the question about the interior should be addressed to the manufacturer. It is metal and not shiney on the lower interior portion. The gasket discolors so I believe water contacts the gasket. I really enjoy the coffee ritual with this coffee maker.
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I put hot water in it with a little dish soap, put the cap and and shake. This cleans it pretty well. Once or twice I have stuffed a small rag inside and swished it around with the handle from a wooden spoon. I suppose a bottle brush would also work but is not usually needed. The opening on the narrow mouth is 1 1/4" wide and is by far the easiest to drink out of.
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As of right now, I still think they don't like to drink from it... I heard a report (from my wife) that she saw one of the two cats drinking from it, but I have not been able to verify this myself. I have filled it up with water twice because it went below the fill line, but I'm not sure if that is due to cats drinking the water or evaporation.