Can it keep hot chocolate hot? Or does it only work for water boiling?
1421894
I would call the manufacturer to get the answer to that question. If you call Amazon I am sure they can provide the phone number. You don't want to do anything that would void the warranty.
1421895
It keeps water just below boiling, so it is probably too hot for hot chocolate.Also, the residue on the sides would bake on, and despite being stainless steel, cleanup afterwards would be very difficult since you can't immerse this (or any other single piece electric urn that I know of.)
2135012
Sorry, I only use mine to heat water for French Press and Aeropress Coffee. I can tell you it holds whatever temp you set it to for the 1 hour as advertized. It has been very reliable thus far.
2193173
I've used the milk heater for hot chocolate. The unit stops before the milk gets burnt or changes colour. Once you pour the milk, the unit will likely burn the remnants unless you pour a splash of cold milk to keep the burnt layer from forming or drown it with water.
10702
I think it would be fine to use it for hot chocolate but I have only used mine for coffee. It works very well and keeps coffee hot for hours.
37508
I don't like any hot chocolate mixed in water. So I would say no. Hope this helps .
1075184
This is a teapot for holding tea, not for boiling water. You'll still need a kettle for that.The handle doesn't get hot when using it for serving.
122791
To be accurate in your answer; water boils at 212f. A percolator will function up to about 190f. This one does the same thing. I take the insides out and use it to heat mulled apple cider. Once it gets to 'hot coffee temps', it drops down to 'keep warm' mode and the light comes on.
33288
It does work for hot tea, because you add ice to the carafe to make it ice tea. But the carafe only fills up about 1/3, which probably amounts to a good sized pot of hot tea, but it won't make a truly giant pot of tea. My husband prefers using the coffee maker for tea as it has a burner to keep the tea warm.
122790
It would heat the water, pretty sure it doesn't truly get to boiling -- but it gets very hot. Just set up as normal, and leave out the coffee. We've also used it to make hot chocolate -- we were told it was best to start with hot water & mix it together first, then add to the urn. Hope this helps!
516527
I like my coffee medium strength, so don't know how strong it will make coffee. Hot--yes, but I don't think it could be termed "boiling" hot.
1225290
Not sure what kind of cooking you want to know about? But have used it for boiling water and just food. As long as you can adjust the heat it works great. Doesn't take as long as a regular pot.
10696
I haven't used it for hot chocolate but I think if you use it with milk you need to thoroughly clean the pump mechanism after each use.
623365
It's fine for boiling water. I used it at Burning Man to make coffee in the mornings and for meals. It's made out of silicone: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_rubber
1156325
yes! this would be great for boiling water which you can then use for oatmeal, tea, coffee, hot chocolate. It will also work great for basic canned items. not sure I would use it to fry an egg though. temperature control is not optimal for that.
982453
I've only used it for cold drinks. It's heavy stainless steel so would assume it would keep hot too.
774154
Water temperature comes to a boil then shuts off. It is perfect for making hot drinks with a mix or hot tea with added cream or lemon. I use it directly after a boil for hot drinks or soup. If you drink hot water, according to your taste, then perhaps it would be too hot, of course. It is the best, absolute best hot water kettle on the market today in my opinion.
1031975
I used it at two weddings. I had no trouble with it keep chocolate hot. I know I was using it for close to two hours.