is the cover plastic or glass ? will it be hot after several hours usage ?
833956
Cover is plastic, doesn't get hot , never used it more than one hour at a timeNo longer use it , though this season would be a good time for it with the dark dreary days
833957
It's plastic. I only use it for 30 min in the mornings, it only gets warm- I've never had it on longer than that.
833958
Same as the others. It's plastic (very tough, not flimsy) and gets warm but not hot. I've used it for 4-5 hours at a time.
989674
Plastic interior thermal layer, stainless steel outer layer. It keeps the coffee hot. I have been pleased with it.
1603305
It's plastic. I have taken this mug on several all inclusive vacations. Would NOT leave home without it!!
666344
It is stainless steel inside, other components don't get hot. Not sure if it is BPA free
1981761
The inside is plastic except for the bottom which is metal and is over the heating element. I've only given it a test run so far as we will be using it for travel, but it seems to work fine.
204651
It is plastic but it never gets hot. The only part that gets hot is the pot. I have never touched the circle in the center but have touched the outer parts which are never hot
2061757
Yes, outside is plastic. It keeps the beverages warm for a long time. I am pleased with it and order another one. It was hard to find a thermos with glass inside, especially for such a reasonable price.
1380897
Very hot for an hour, probably drinkable hot for 2 hours. I've had mine since July 2010. I still use it daily.
1432609
The outside is part metal, part plastic, and part glass. The plastic doesn't get hot.
1648337
It is plastic but the Nordicware website apparently says it is the BPA free type good plastic. Also it does not heat up a lot even with over 5 minutes of continuous microwaving. Quite safe to handle even when relatively hot since the handle part does not heat up too much (it is a really good plastic since it conducts heat poorly so the entire pot is not hot even though the rice inside is steaming!) I hope that answers your question in relation to the consequences of the material.
1825593
plastic. it's made to work in a microwave. the cover has a very small hole in it to vent the steam heat.
1615015
It is made of glass so it would get hot quick but the glass is quite thick and should hold up well. The top is plastic though so I don't know about how that would do.
694734
No it is not glass, but it is a very heavy plastic. I was weary about it at first. It has done very well so far.
2086039
Thin plastic in a cloth cover. But it actually heats up - the cushy ones don't have enough heat for me!
2076915
It stays hot for some 6 hours and still warm after 10! It is a true vacuum bottle, not just an insulated carafe. You'll love it I'm sure since it does not cause the coffee to get "stronger" like when left on the burner on warm.
1250950
Mine feels and looks like glass or a VERY high quality plastic. I've never felt it get cold or hot on the outside even when my espresso is steaming but the inner walls do kinda fog. If its REALLY hot then the outside might feel slightly warm but its barely noticeable. Maybe you have a defective one? Im not sure. :(
1569226
I would say that the heat is roughly the same. The glass in my fire pit stays hot for about an hour or so even after the gas is turned off.