What questions were raised at a new jug? First: If the coffee hot? Yes, and for hours, even if only residual amounts are in there. Also the taste, there is nothing to complain about in this glass bulb pot. This is at least my tenth thermos and by no means the most expensive. No other pitcher comes close to this performance. Secondly handling. Does the cover is easy to use, it works with the pouring? Yes, everything was great, the coffee ends up clean in the cup, and even my mother can thus pour coffee without the lid falling into the cup. Thirdly, it drips to? No, because everything is in normal use in the green zone. A small flaw there but then. If you, the pot upside down, comes out a little liquid, but that is acceptable to a living room pot. For backpack or sports bag this glass bulb pot is not made naturally, but you should buy a more rugged stainless steel pot. Fourth, power it visually something from? Yes, it is a real eye-catcher, simple and elegant. However, they look quite dark as the picture. Conclusion: Unbeatable value for money, the deficits are hardly worth mentioning, I would buy again.