Airpot 2.5L (85 oz)

I've only had this dispenser for a couple of weeks, but so far it seems very good. I use it to keep the coffee that I brew in the morning warm all day. It does a pretty good job. It does not have the thermal qualities of a Yeti, but it's better than the other thermal dispensers and carafes that I have tried. To help it keep the coffee warmer longer, it helps to fill it with hot water and then empty it before adding the hot coffee. I usually buy a similar dispenser from Walmart for about half the price, but the plastic pump part in the lid cracks within a year or two and then I'd have to buy another. This one has better pumping action than the Walmart one, but doesn't keep the coffee as hot. The Walmart has a glass inside and this one is steel. That being said, I still like it better the other ones I've tried. I hope the pump will last. If it is still going strong after a couple of years, I'll update my review. So far I would recommend it and don't think anyone would be disappointed with this product. Update 1-24-18 Mine is still working well. I noticed that the advertising says it will keep liquid hot 24 hours. I'm wondering if this is a new improved version because my carafe only keeps my coffee hot about 4 hours. I make coffee at about 7:30 am and by noon it is only luke warm. If they did improve it with insulation similar the Yeti products, I would be willing to buy the new version. If anyone knows the answer to this, please post. If they did not improve it with better insulation, I would say the claim to keep liquids hot for 24 hours would be false advertising. Update 6-21-18 After using this daily (about a year and 3 months) for our morning coffee, the pump started to get weak. It would take about 12 pumps or more to fill a coffee cup. I replaced it with the same model and now it only takes 2 pumps to fill a coffee cup. I noticed the instructions state to fill it with hot water first before using it to keep your coffee hot for as long as possible. Update 7-15-18 I am happy to say that they have improved the thermal qualities with this new model. After pouring hot coffee into this new model, the outside remains cool. On the old model the outside would be warm after filling putting hot liquid in it. My coffee now stays warm throughout the day. I would definitely recommend this product now. Update 9-5-19 After using this new improve version for a little over a year, it stopped keeping the hot coffee warm. When I fill it with hot coffee at about 7 am, by about 10:30 am the coffee is only luke warm. Also I always fill it with hot water first while the coffee is being brewed so that the inside of the airpot is already warm. The only thing I can think of for it to lose it thermal qualities, is that somehow the inside seal got broken. Anyways, I liked the way it worked up until now, so I decided to buy a new one in hopes that it will work the way this one did for the first year. Just a little disappointed that it didn't last longer. Update 6-1-20 The carafe I bought on 9-5-19 would keep the coffee hot all day until about 5 pm, but even then it would still be warm. On 5-11-20 it stopped keeping the coffee hot. By about 2 pm, it is already cold. This is the 3rd one that I have bought and they all have the same problem. They work great at keeping the coffee hot all day for several months and then all of a sudden the coffee is only luke warm by noon. What happens to these coffee pots that cause them to lose their thermal qualities? I emailed my concerns to the vendor and they immediately responded that they thought I had a lemon and sent me a replacement. The replacement works great, but I wonder for how long. The two previous ones on bought kept their thermal qualities for between 9 - 15 months and then lost it. I am very impressed with the customer service for this product and would recommend it. I just can't understand how it can lose its ability to keep liquids hot after being used for a period of time. Should you have a similar problem, don't hesitate to reach out to their customer service. They were super with me.

This aircraft coffee carafe is well designed and very practical. It’s lightweight yet sturdy, pours smoothly without dripping, and keeps coffee hot for a long time. The lid seals securely, which is great for preventing spills, and it’s easy to clean after use. The size is perfect for serving multiple cups without taking up much space. Overall, it’s a reliable, high-quality carafe that works exactly as expected and is a great addition to any kitchen or office.

I bought this to make hot chocolate at football games on those chilly and cold evenings. It was perfect! Stayed hot through out the evening and even overnight when I would fill it in case of a power outage during bad weather. I would also recommend the seller Vindior. They proved to me that they care about making sure the buyer is happy and satisfied with their purchase. Totally worth it!

I really wish I could have found one of these in a store, but I had to order it online. No store seemed to carry a large thermal liquid dispenser. I bought this to take to a youth football game to store hot chocolate for my 10yo cheerleading team. The girls really appreciated having a hot beverage to keep their bodies warmed up on a frigid game day. I made a powdered hot chocolate mix and transferred it to the dispenser about 2 hours before the game began. What I liked - attractive, stainless steel exterior; no assembly required, just clean and use right out of the box; the pot is big and holds much more than expected; nice handle for carrying; it’s very easy to pump out liquids; kept hot chocolate hot for several hours. The hot chocolate was still warm when I emptied it hours after the game; the exterior stays cool even if liquids inside are boiling; the pump straw was easy to clean and could be soaked in hot soapy water and rinsed with ease. What I didn’t like - the exterior stainless steel can be hard to keep clean and shows spots easily. I cleaned off water spots with some windex. It’s not completely fool proof when using. I managed to pinch my fingers when pumping liquids the first time. Be careful where your fingers are! Although this lever style is easier when dispensing liquids compared to button style hot pots, little fingers can get pinched badly! It hurts so bad! It’s tricky trying to figure out how to pour hot liquid into the tall, but narrow mouthed pot without spilling or getting burned. I scooped liquid in a large, glass measuring cup with a spout and poured into the pot. Maybe practice makes perfect? This pot is also tricky to get cleaned. While I’m trying to dump out soapy water, the attached lid is threatening to clamp shut on my fingers as I turn the thing upside down in my standard sized sink. It’s so tall I’m not able to dump it sideways. I wish the lid could be fully removed to make cleaning easier.; It can be pretty heavy when filled to capacity. The only feature I’m not so sure about is there is a lazy Susan feature on the bottom. Seems like it would be a nicer feature one would enjoy, but I’m worried it will rotate while I’m trying to use it. I’m also worried it will crack or break, leaving the bottom unsteady if that ever happens down the road. I’m also not sure if it’s leak proof. I had to keep the pot upright between my legs as we drove to our location, just in case.

I got this because we're having a party in the park. The weather was going to be cool so I thought to serve hot chocolate. The carafe Worked perfectly.

Update 9-5-17: FOR THOSE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE "THERMOS" BOTTLES OF ANOTHER ERA ... I have been reading several reviews that say the airpot does not keep hot things hot. Unless you have a defective pot or did not close it properly, IT ONLY REQUIRES ONE THING TO KEEP STEAMING HOT CONTENTS steaming hot for 12+ hours. PREHEAT the metal mass of this LARGE METAL HEAT SINK with hot water before filling with coffee, soup, etc.! A room temperature airpot when filled will pull heat from the contents until it reaches an equilibrium temperature" that will slowly cool down as the outside metal surface releases heat to the surrounding air. The COLDER the ambient temperature, the faster the contents will cool down. In cold temp environments, it might pay to cover (insulate) with a towel or blanket. Two weeks ago: Just bought this Thermal Coffee Airpot to be able to provide HOT coffee to a small group without having to transport a coffee maker to each weekly gathering... this holds about 12 8-oz foam coffee cup servings which should be enough along with other beverage offerings and water. So the BIG QUESTION IS... will this keep coffee hot for 24 hours as it states in the literature. Only one way to find out... filled the airpot (preheated with hot tap water) 2/3 full of boiling hot water and sealed it up. TWELVE hours later, pumped out a cup & observed STEAM still coming off the poured cup! Twenty-four hours later, pumped out a cup & observed no steam... but stuck my finger in the cup, and it was still HOT enough to be drinkable coffee & not be called "lukewarm!" Maybe lukewarm will be at 36 hours (the maximum time claimed for keeping COLD beverages COLD)... I will check out of curiosity but no matter. I now know that I can make coffee the night before, leave the mess at home, and take 12 cups of steaming good coffee to the meetings the next morning. I also like the look and convenience of this stainless steel airpot, The top releases at the hinge and is removable for easier cleaning, The pump tube is stainless steel. The carry-handle, lid, & certain parts of the pump tube assembly are some type of hard plastic... while the seals appear to be silicone rubber. The lid & pump assembly has a marked ON-OFF position to prevent accidental coffee delivery during transport. Overall I am well pleased with this product and am considering getting a second one for the Decaf crowd. Update: At 36 hours the "HOT" water when pumped into a cup was still hot enough that a black coffee drinker might have been happy to have it. Cream (real cream, not the powdered veggie-fat) & sugar users, perhaps not so happy. The capability of this airpot carafe to keep liquids hot is exceptionally good! I ordered and received a second Vondior airpot after completing this test... the first week of use of my first purchase the comments were positive for the "hot coffee" that no one knew was made 10-12 hours earlier. The negative comments were universally "Can we also get one for Decaf?" This past week... all happy campers with both Regular & Decaf. Just confusion about which was which since only Decaf had a label. That problem will be solved by the next meeting with SS hanging tags "Coffee" & "Decaf" designating airpot contents.

I purchased two of these airpots for my company to serve samples of our mulled cranberry lemon wine called Heart Warmer. The picture is from an event at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, CO. One of the airpots came with a broken latch so I returned it and ordered a replacement. I've used both for events the past six months and they have held up nicely. I typically warm our wine early in the morning to 140 and then head off to the festival. They have kept our wine warm for 8+ hours. For the price, I'm very happy with the quality.

The carafe looks attractive and keeps hot cider hot for hours. However, I wish the lid was removable for easier emptying and cleaning. I sent this back for this reason.