I bought this three years ago and still use it up to twice a day. The caraffe retains heat very well--it's not uncommon to find coffee still hot after 6 hours (the handle slightly separated after about two years, but it hasn't broken). The lid that holds the grinder broke after the first year, so we had to improvise with a rubbermaid container to hold it down. Otherwise, I've been very happy with the product and its ability to brew and grind.