DESC: Our newest addition in thermal coffee makers, the Cuisinart DTC-975 Programmable Coffee Maker features a carafe that is made of brushed stainless steel and accented in either white. The Automatic Brew and Serve Coffee Maker brews coffee directly into the carafe by using our patented brew through lid. Serving coffee is just as easy, the lid also dispenses the brew without ever having to twist or turn the carafe lid. The carafe is so efficient that it keeps coffee hot for up to 4 hours. Our tests indicated the coffee was still 181 degrees F after 1 hour, and 168 degrees F after 4 hours making it one of the better performing thermal carafes on the market. It preserves that great coffee flavor from the moment you brew it.