I am a big coffee drinker, but dont need specialty coffees, special creams etc. I have had several different pots in the last few year. I was so irritated that I could not get a piping hot cup of coffee. I found it ! So far, I am extremely pleased with the Ninja, it came out hot and my second and third cup were still hot. I use the carafe in the AM and the pods in the afternoon , I even tried the frother , it was awesome, easy to use and easy to clean ! I cant wait to use it over the holidays for my adult kids that like specialty coffees . Merry Christmas to me !