Zojirushi SH-HC10NU Stainless Steel Vacuum Carafe, 1-Liter, Matte Copper

I’ve only used this thermos for coffee. I can take it to work and it will keep coffee hot for hours, better than my other steel walled containers. Also easier to hold and pour, and the cap is easy to disassemble for cleaning. Hold about 3 and 1/2 mugs.

Works so well that I now have 3 of these in various colors. This keeps my black tea at 190 degrees F for easily 3 hours and hot ( over 130F) for 8.

The Zojirushi SH-HC10NU Stainless Steel Vacuum Carafe has quickly become one of my favorite kitchen items. It’s incredibly well-made with a sleek stainless steel exterior that looks great on any countertop or table. The build quality feels premium, and it’s clear this carafe is built to last.What truly sets it apart is its superior heat retention. My coffee stays hot for hours—sometimes even longer than expected—without any metallic taste or temperature drop. The vacuum insulation technology really works! I’ve also used it for cold beverages, and it keeps them chilled just as effectively.The easy-to-use pour spout and secure lid make serving mess-free and convenient. It’s also very easy to clean, which is always a plus.Pros:Outstanding heat and cold retentionDurable and attractive stainless steel designEasy pour with no spillsHigh-quality build from a trusted brandCons:Slightly pricier than other carafes, but the performance makes it well worth itPaint has come off over the time, especially on the bottomThe plastic top cap is difficult to clean for coffee stainsIf you’re looking for a reliable, stylish carafe that keeps your drinks at the perfect temperature for hours, I would recommend this one nonetheless.

I bought mine in June 2022. I saw some reviews complaining that temperature drops immediately - I do not think it is correct. I can make tea in a pot - let it steep for a a while which will drop the temperature. Then 4 hrs later it is still to hot to drink. And since capacity is 1 liter you typically end up finishing it before it gets lukewarm. With coffee it works even better (I have dedicated one for coffee and one for tea) - I put Hario dripper on top (fits the opening perfectly) so the coffee that goes in is very hot. So it stays hot long enough - I eschew caffeine in the afternoon. I also use it for iced tea - filled it with ice and poured in the tea and it stays cold for entire day.Cleaning is quite easy - unscrew bottom part, release the spring and you can wipe clean any tea or coffee residue fron the entire liquid path. Gasket are also easily removable. I do hope Zojirushi will keep some spare parts available - bottom part is rock solid - top is too but I think that in 4-5 years the gasket may need to be replaced.UPDATE:After about 6 months some liquid seeped into space between walls and you could feel it sloshing there - even with carafe being empty. Naturally thermal insulation is gone but what is worse is that if liquid can get inside it can also get outside and mix with coffee - carrying who knows what kind of poisonous chemicals. Amazon completely refused to stand by the product. This is not the old Amazon that would always strive to support customer. The new Amazon tells you "if it broke outside return window it is your problem" then hangs up on you. So basically it is a lottery.

Works great

For many years I had a great Zojirushi carafe, but this new one I bought doesn’t hold the beverage hot for a long time, actually it keeps the beverage hot for a few minutes and then it’s already warm. I’m really disappointed.

When I make my pourover coffee in the morning, after getting a cup, the rest goes right into this bad boy. Stays hot as long as I need it to. It's weirdly fun - and super easy - to dismantle and clean and looks really cool on my counter.

Best coffee thermos I've seen. Excellent.