thank you to all who answered about the carafe not being insulated. I read a few reviews and replies saying coffee burns a bit faster with the stainless steel carafe vs glass. Anyone experiencing this often? thank you to all who answered about the carafe not being insulated. I read a few reviews and replies saying coffee burns a bit faster with the stainless steel carafe vs glass. Anyone experiencing... » Read More thank you to all who answered about the carafe not being insulated. I read a few reviews and replies saying coffee burns a bit faster with the stainless steel carafe vs glass. Anyone experiencing this often? « Show Less
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.
54268
The "carafe" is not insulated.....however, it is unbreakable. I am happy with my purchase, just knowing it will not crack or break like the glass ones do.
54269
NO, but It holds heat pretty well. If you let it sit too long it tends to "burn" the coffee. In my opinion, a little faster than an a glass carafe.
54270
No, it is not. But it doesn't need to be. The unit has a warmer plate that works fine. This coffee maker is a terrific little unit for very little money.
54271
No. The "carafe" is not insulated, however, it is unbreakable,aluminum. I remove the coffee right after it's perked. Doe's have a warmer plate but that just keeps the coffee burning. Also,it has a two hour shut off timer. Takes only a few minutes to perk though. Great for singles or two cups worth in the mourning. Want more? Just clean filter and repeat. Fresh is the best.
1657196
The problem is that the coffee pot itself is cold and chills the coffee as it is being made. The only way to get hot coffee is to put very hot water in the coffee pot and let the water sit for about 5 minutes warming the carafe -- empty the water and immediately make your coffee. The coffee will be much hotter.
1165925
Love the Mr Coffee optional Stainless Carafe. The only thing to remember is that it doesn't hold as much as the glass pot, so you have to use less water or it will run over and over-fill the carafe. However, the inside is clearly marked for use with the carafe or glass pot. I love it. After brewing, the Mr. Coffee shuts itself off, which is a feature I wanted. Also, if you like your coffee really hot, rinse the carafe with hot water before brewing. This helps the coffee stay hotter longer. I'm been very happy with the stainless carafe for the Mr. Coffee pot. It is sold separately but well worth it. Love the Mr Coffee optional Stainless Carafe. The only thing to remember is that it doesn't hold as much as the glass pot, so you have to use less water or it will run over and over-fill the carafe. However, the inside is clearly marked for use with the carafe or glass pot. I love it. After brewing, the Mr. Coffee shuts itself off, which is a feature I wanted. Also, if you like your coffee really hot, rinse the carafe with hot water before brewing. This helps the coffee stay hotter longer. I'm been very happy with the stainless carafe for the Mr. Coffee pot. It is sold separately but well... » Read More Love the Mr Coffee optional Stainless Carafe. The only thing to remember is that it doesn't hold as much as the glass pot, so you have to use less water or it will run over and over-fill the carafe. However, the inside is clearly marked for use with the carafe or glass pot. I love it. After brewing, the Mr. Coffee shuts itself off, which is a feature I wanted. Also, if you like your coffee really hot, rinse the carafe with hot water before brewing. This helps the coffee stay hotter longer. I'm been very happy with the stainless carafe for the Mr. Coffee pot. It is sold separately but well worth it. « Show Less
1831975
Same problem, also contacted seller and was sent replacement carafe with no improvement. I suspect it's just a design flaw, although interestingly when the coffee pot is freshly cleaned the dripping is minimal (maybe coffee deposits on the lip of the plastic pour change the surface tension/capillary action? idk...)
371451
It isn't very hot, it does start cooling down after a few hour's. I too am having trouble finding a carafe that actually keeps the coffee hot.
551494
I've only had it about 6 months, but I had another of the same model for about 3 1/2 years. Unless you get a very expensive unit, grind and brew coffee makers always involve compromises. My first one developed a water leak, and both need to have the grinder shoot cleaned daily, not occasionally, as the owner's manual and advertising say. But, otherwise the unit works well and makes very good and consistent coffee. I would lean toward the model with the stainless steel carafe because you don't have to keep heat on it to keep the coffee warm for at least a couple of hours, so it doesn't get a burnt taste. I've only had it about 6 months, but I had another of the same model for about 3 1/2 years. Unless you get a very expensive unit, grind and brew coffee makers always involve compromises. My first one developed a water leak, and both need to have the grinder shoot cleaned daily, not occasionally, as the owner's manual and advertising say. But, otherwise the unit works well and makes very good and consistent coffee. I would lean toward the model with the stainless steel carafe because you don't have to keep heat on it to keep the coffee warm for at least a couple of hours, so it doesn't get a... » Read More I've only had it about 6 months, but I had another of the same model for about 3 1/2 years. Unless you get a very expensive unit, grind and brew coffee makers always involve compromises. My first one developed a water leak, and both need to have the grinder shoot cleaned daily, not occasionally, as the owner's manual and advertising say. But, otherwise the unit works well and makes very good and consistent coffee. I would lean toward the model with the stainless steel carafe because you don't have to keep heat on it to keep the coffee warm for at least a couple of hours, so it doesn't get a burnt taste. « Show Less
19916
Our machine seems to make it hot (hot enough that I can't hold the glass cup bottom). I will say, though, that the FIRST espresso after we turn it on seems cooler than the subsequent attempts (still very warm; just not hot). I imagine there is some water in the lines that isn't heated, but I don't know that.
363956
I have the same problem! It doesn't keep the coffee hot for long. I had another model stainless steel carafe also no hot plate that kept my coffee hot much much longer. Very disappointed in thst!
1267245
I believe this one is stainless steel. The carafe we had with our previous coffee maker from, Black and Decker was lined with what looked to be glass and kept the coffee warm for a long time. In fact we still have that carafe and it works fine even though the coffee maker wore out. That is why we decided to get another one. I am not sure why they changed material.
110892
The coffee maker turns off after the brewing cycle. The steel carafe does keep the coffee warm. If you warm the carafe with hot water prior to brewing, it should stay nice and warm for that period of time. You can not program the coffee maker to keep it warm. This coffee maker does not have a warming plate.
1076373
Ours is a glass lined carafe ,but they seem to have gone to all stainless now due to the claims of the glass breakage. I like the glass better and feel that if handled properly breakage/implosion is not an issue.
1675216
I don't find it keeps drinks hot any longer at all. I even fill it with boiling hot water before I put my coffee in to let it sit for a few minutes and warm it up first. For sure, no long than a regular mug it seems. I still absolutely love mine....they are beautiful, light and clean cut looking. I don't use the lid usually either, which will help keep a little more heat in, but not much. I prefer my stainless steel insulated double walled mugs with lids for keep hots hot....but I love these glass mugs just as a regular mug.
2259687
Yes. The coffee is definitely hot in both single cup and pot form. The carafe itself is just glass...not insulated or anything, so without leaving the hot plate on the coffe maker on it wouldn't stay hot. I don't know if the plate would turn off after a while... I haven't kept it hot for longer than a couple hours.
1865933
I use the glass carafe then pour the leftover coffee into a warmed up Nissan Thermos (let hot water sit in the thermos for about five minutes before putting the coffee in.) I've found the Nissan Thermos keeps the coffee hot much longer than any thermo carafe from any coffee maker I've ever had. It's even been quite warm after sitting in the Nissan Thermos for over eight hours.
1585090
No. Only the glass carafe model includes the warming plate. I've not found it necessary; I've been using mine for 6 months and the coffee still is hot for about 6hrs afterwards, and will still be warm after 18-24hrs.
2014301
Hi No it does not. That is one of the reasons the coffee stays so nice. The thermal does it job, and you have no burnt taste. If you put hot water in the carafe first and keep it in there for a few minutes, it will keep the coffee nice and hot for hours. Hope this helps.
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.