How well does this insulate heat? How long does your tea stay hot?
306328
If I leave the little lid on it, it says hot for about 30 minutes, and lukewarm for probably another 45. Without the lid, it cools down pretty quickly.
306329
I would say at least an hour. I'm always done with mine before it gets cool. I use it for my coffee too.
306330
I don't let my tea sit for too long but the other day I had to get some other stuff done and when I finally got to it I thought it would have been cold if it had been in a regular cup, but to my surprise it was still pretty warm. Sorry I can't be more precise, hope it helps!
306331
I haven't actually timed it but I can drink it all before it gets cold. If I had to guess I would say an hour. But on days where I am going to make an iced tea, I place my KATI cup on from of my office desk fan and it does cool pretty quick. I hope that helps.
306332
It works very well for the person I gave it to but no idea how long it keeps the tea hot.
2187676
Tea light candle goes inside... grate goes on top (see illustration) .... put cast iron tea pot (or metal or ceramic) on top of grate.. light candle.. enjoy! Keeps tea pot warm for about an hour. Some people just place a ceramic mug directly on the grate to keep their cup of coffee warm... also can be used to keep melted butter "melted"... just be sure to use a heat tolerant vessel. Enjoy!
1675214
I'd say my tea or coffee stays hot for at least an hour. If I forget about it and it gets cool, I pop it in the microwave for about 30 seconds. I love this cup and wouldn't be without it. So easy to drink from without spills or dribbles.
288773
My main complaint is that the settings knob doesn't tell you what the actual temp is. When steeping tea, different ones have different temp needs so you shouldn't be guessing. I put a small sticker on various spots around the knob with the degrees I will get at that setting. I had to use a thermometer to do this. Once I did that, the problem was solved. Another small issue is that there is no sound when it's heated to temp, just a click when the power lever turns off, but since it heats up so fast, you are usually close by when it happens. Occasionally, I don't hear it and forget that I was waiting. My main complaint is that the settings knob doesn't tell you what the actual temp is. When steeping tea, different ones have different temp needs so you shouldn't be guessing. I put a small sticker on various spots around the knob with the degrees I will get at that setting. I had to use a thermometer to do this. Once I did that, the problem was solved. Another small issue is that there is no sound when it's heated to temp, just a click when the power lever turns off, but since it heats up so fast, you are usually close by when it happens. Occasionally, I don't hear it and forget that I was... » Read More My main complaint is that the settings knob doesn't tell you what the actual temp is. When steeping tea, different ones have different temp needs so you shouldn't be guessing. I put a small sticker on various spots around the knob with the degrees I will get at that setting. I had to use a thermometer to do this. Once I did that, the problem was solved. Another small issue is that there is no sound when it's heated to temp, just a click when the power lever turns off, but since it heats up so fast, you are usually close by when it happens. Occasionally, I don't hear it and forget that I was waiting. « Show Less
2048241
No this is not insulated per se. It may keep it warm for a little bit, but i use a thermos instead for things that need to be kept warm.
289460
It keeps the water warm for a long time....I was amazed how well insulated it is. Perhaps 4-5 hrs?
1352411
I don't usually put tea in it as the leafs would be hard to clean afterwards. However, as for hot water, it would keep it warm over night (12+hours). As for "hot" per se, I think 5 hours would be maximum guess. After a day, it won't get cold, nor warm enough. Hope this helps.
1559645
I was pleasantly surprised at how well my tea stays hot! If this unit ever goes belly up, I'll be getting another!
440998
I bought it for my granddaughter cause she is a tea drinker. She heats the water with something else and adds it to the Norpro. Says it makes great tea and stays warm longer.
818362
The carafe is not "insulated" at all, it is single-wall stainless steel; it will cool fairly quickly, dependent on the ambient air temperature in the room. Within a fairly short time, you will need to reheat the water to your desired temperature for your tea/instant coffee etc., but it does remain "warm" for quite a while and will re-heat quickly.
932264
The handle does not get noticeably hot (I pour steaming, but not boiling water into mine). The base certainly does get hot. I keep mine on a ceramic tea saucer for that very reason.
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.
55385
It is not insulated so as long as it would in any other glass/china teapot. Great teapot though ~ I have been very happy with it and use it everyday.
1034260
the temperature on the outside is ok. you can make hot tea and then transport it easily. for me is perfect. simple , nice and very usefull
651776
This is just glass, so I assume that ceramic teapots better retain the heat. We use it frequently and drink the tea about 10 minutes after brewing.
1191028
I don't know for sure but my feeling is I would not because it is so delicate. Normallyif you heat it with hot water from faucet before you put the tea in it will stay hot.
1866255
It's not really insulated, I would say it could keep it warm for 30 minutes to an hour maybe.