The brewed coffee has a good aroma and is sufficiently hot. Even after two to three hours determines the temperature of the coffee in the thermos. More problematic is the filling of the machine with water. The water tank is too narrow, so that when not full concentration before a little bib, especially the last bit has to be drained from the thermos only almost vertical attitude. The cover of the machine can be the back and not reopen properly filter change or pouring in the water. Then you have to help out with the fingernail of the second hand. Conclusion: well-brewed coffee, thermos satisfactory, water tank and cover weak enough.