how long does it keep good hot?
1379217
Hi Kamlyn! I've had soup stay REALLY hot for 3 hours, and nicely hot for 5 hrs.(indoors) I haven't used it for picnics or camping, so I don't know how well it insulates when it's used outside. Hope this helps!
49258
Hello-- Yes, I've used it up to nearly 2 hours, but it gets very hot, so be careful.
1352412
Not more than 3 hours. I actually use it to retain hot water. and it stays warm until 3 hours.
1053838
60 to 90 minutes is sufficient for good hot cups. It works well. We have it on a timer so it turns on about 90 minutes before we make the coffe.
1804605
Our Melitta pot keeps the coffee hot for about 3 - 4 hours, which is great! The coffee stays good until you drink it up or pour any remaining out.
2112269
It does keep the food hot but not sure for how long. At least through a meal.
2208994
I don't know about keeping it hot. I haven't used it for hot stuff...just cold. Sorry!
1159189
It defintely keeps the food hot for at least six hours. My only complaint is you can microwave using it.
1380897
Very hot for an hour, probably drinkable hot for 2 hours. I've had mine since July 2010. I still use it daily.
1945526
I bought this for my parents. They say their food stays hot 20-30 minutes depending on the plate used, they use polishstone ware plates which is very heavy & they say about 20 minutes. They do heat in a little longer than the directions says. Hope this helps.
787401
This really depends on how much coffee you put in and how fast you drink it. The more hot beverage you have in the pot the longer it will stay hot/warm. I have found that if you put boiling water in the pot first to warm it up while you are making your coffee, then fill it 4/5th (two 12-cup pots), it will last hot for about 5 hours and drinkably warm for another 5. It also depends on how hot you like your coffee. My mum like it scalding hot so she doesn't like these things. Me, I am fine for about 6-7 hrs, then I need to microwave the cup to reheat it. As others have said, you can still find warm coffee in the pot the next day 18hrs later, but it is too cool for my taste. This really depends on how much coffee you put in and how fast you drink it. The more hot beverage you have in the pot the longer it will stay hot/warm. I have found that if you put boiling water in the pot first to warm it up while you are making your coffee, then fill it 4/5th (two 12-cup pots), it will last hot for about 5 hours and drinkably warm for another 5. It also depends on how hot you like your coffee. My mum like it scalding hot so she doesn't like these things. Me, I am fine for about 6-7 hrs, then I need to microwave the cup to reheat it. As others have said, you... » Read More This really depends on how much coffee you put in and how fast you drink it. The more hot beverage you have in the pot the longer it will stay hot/warm. I have found that if you put boiling water in the pot first to warm it up while you are making your coffee, then fill it 4/5th (two 12-cup pots), it will last hot for about 5 hours and drinkably warm for another 5. It also depends on how hot you like your coffee. My mum like it scalding hot so she doesn't like these things. Me, I am fine for about 6-7 hrs, then I need to microwave the cup to reheat it. As others have said, you can still find warm coffee in the pot the next day 18hrs later, but it is too cool for my taste. « Show Less
1591047
I'm not sure how long before it stops being hot. I normally get my last cup from it 40-45 minutes after it brews. Still hot and fresh tasting.
577313
Have not checked the temp after that long but doubt it will stay warm for 4-1/2 hours. I would say more like 30 minutes.
888252
Usually 20 minutes but I have noticed the heat intensifies slighty when used numerous times in a row. That's a good thing :D
371144
Mine stays really toasty for about 30-40 minutes. Then I pop it back in the microwave for 2.5 minutes, and it's good to go again.
463210
Hi Dustin...it keeps it hot, just as hot as it went in....my daughter hasn't had anything in it for more than six hours at a time but it either remains very hot or very cold....so far no complaints....
1560584
Pretty much what everyone else said. I use mine to keep warm water (ie: warm not hot) for drinking. I'd say it loses between 25% - 50% of the heat over a period of 24 hours (depending on how often it's opened and how much is consumed). Still a good product.