Does the cup get too hot to touch when heating liquid in microwave as some cups do?
929073
The cup itself gets a bit hot, but the handle is not too hot to carry the cup after microwaving soup in it.
689663
Not at all. This cups are very sturdy and will not burn your fingers if something hot is poured in it.
1989919
Yes, I have used it in the microwave and measured hot broth and have had no problems. It is the measuring cup I use the most in my kitchen. This is my second one, I had one before for years.
904531
This gets hot enough to touch but doesnt heat my mug well. I would not put a plastic tumbler on it, it will melt it for sure.
1947436
It stays warmer for a while longer than a regular cup, and the outside of the cup is cool to the touch coming out of the microwave. I'm not sure the high cost is really worth it though.
1211114
I don't know. I don't heat water up in the microwave. The band around the cup is some kind of rubber or other substance and I don't think it would do well in the microwave but I don't know for sure. But I do love the cup. I bought it for my Mom who has Alzheimer's when she started spilling coffee everytime she drank it. It's the right size, not to big or small, and the top has held up through use after use after use.
1781028
I have used the cup for heating milk. I did not feel any noticeably heated surface.... just a bit warm because of heated milk inside.
1091818
Yes. I don't think it's quite as hot as a traditional coffee maker with a warming plate, but it's close to it. I haven't had a problem finishing my cup while it's still warm unless I'm running around the house while drinking it. I had it in a Contigo travel mug the other day and it stayed quite hot for a long time (enough to burn my tongue a few times :)).
1417304
It's hot enough for me for the first cup, but if I wait too long before going back for more, it has cooled off a bit. I don't mind nuking it for 30 sec in the microwave vs that nasty cooked & burnt taste of coffee left on a burner.
813380
The cup gets hot, not as much as a ceramic cup, though. And the handle doesn't get hot at all.
1191111
I should not even try it. Metals in microwave are dangerous. I heat the milk in a regular cup and then pour on the stainless steel cup
1165407
I use mine in the microwave occasionally to reheat a beverage that has gotten cold and I've never had a problem with the handle getting hot.
1348128
Martha -- I don't use microwaves because it has been shown that they chemically rearrange the food (and drinks) in ways that the body cannot recognize. In addition, since microwaves emit energy that is harmful, just being near them is damaging to your health. So, I don't know if this cup can be used in a microwave, but I would advise against it simply because it will harm the water and tea. A Google search will disclose the MANY dangers of microwaves. Russia banned them many years ago for this reason. Hope this helps.
876318
It says on the packing it's microwavable. I've boiled water in it in the microwave many times with no problem. I really like this 8 cup measuring cup.
740954
I have this pot. I have never noticed it getting to hot to touch while cooking I can always grab it. I hope this helps
866979
It is fine for us but we always warm our cups first anyway. It's probably between warm and hot.
2109669
It's hot, you don't need to heat up the freshly brewed coffee in the microwave....one hint, when you pour the coffee into your cup, lift the pot up high...otherwise it drips....I'm very happy with mine..and I love the colors.