Is this carafe spill-proof? Is it easy to travel with for parties?
143114
Excellent question! NO, it is not spill proof. With the lid down all the way, it still has a small opening for pouring coffee. So, if it falls over, coffee will spill out all over the place. It apparently was meant to work this way so that you don't have to press the lid at all when pouring, and works fine as long as it is upright. Hope this was helpful.
143115
Hi S. Montane,Thank you for your inquiry!GJO11951 isn't spill-proof.BisonOffice
143116
Not spill-proof. The lid is hinged...doesn't screw down. Take it to parties only if your wife is in the passenger seat holding it. I actually don't like it. Go on eBay and get a Pfaltzgraff Insulated Thermal Carafe (not mfd anymore I don't think). Glass interior, like the old thermos bottles, screw-down lid...you might have a chance of taking it to a party...try to find one nib.
7572
No, and the movable pieces leak the coffee inside the mug when full, the seal is not very good. I will not suggest if you want to use it in car-cup holder for long distance trips. Good enough for a 10-15 mile drive.
717252
Yes. And none of mine (I have three) are completely spill proof. However, they keep things hot for HOURS!
1533862
Yes! It does allow sipping while its in place. I don't think it is spill-proof. The lid is a little loose on top.
1421939
no, it is simply a stainless steel carafe...similar to it's glass counterpart- you probaly use one with your drip coffee maker. It is very durable but won't keep liquids any hotter than any regular glass carafe.
2119039
I use my bottle for coffee in the morning with no problems. The manufacturer warns that hot liquids can cause scolding and discourages from doing, so just be careful. You might not want to drink a hot liquid while moving, but it's OK when at rest. The bottle seal is made of silicone rubber, so it won't melt. The drinking spout is thick plastic, but I've had no problems so far and this is my second Thermos of this type.
2102859
We only use the thermal carafe and think it is great. Keeps coffee hot for hours and have not had any explosions.
1680172
Honest, this one doesn't spill, but it is not made for everyday use. It will not last long.
2078192
I love mine. I use it every day. However, it's awfully large for carrying around to hotels. Also, the clear part is plastic. In fact, that was the first thing to go on my Morningware cooker. I suppose you could keep in on the floor of your back seat safely.
1953793
It is rather leakproof, but if you were hiking and had this in your backpack I am sure it would open up at some point and begin to spill. I would recommend just using a thermos and a tea infuser instead.
1386296
Not certain if it is leak proof, in the traditional sense, it looses heat very quickly compared to other Carafes I have used. The button, at the top, that opens to pour was not air tight and if it were shaken, some liquid would escape...along with the heat!
767957
No. It is spill proof by being weighted in the bottom and the funnel like shape of the spitoon prevents spillage. Mine sits perfect on top of the cup holder in my truck
263144
I would call it "leak resistant", not "leak proof". Simple tipping is fine, but if there is any pressure on the spout when the bottle falls over, then some liquid will escape. The spout is easy enough to operate that my 10-month-old doesn't have a problem getting water out. If anything, it can come out a little fast for him, but he doesn't seem to mind. If you get the additional travel dome top, it will even do well hanging out in the diaper bag. I wouldn't put it in the bag without the travel lid though!
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Joanna, if you're taking it to work for brewing coffee there with a "very" hot water source in a safe-from-scalding location, fine. If you're considering using the Kona press as a travel mug, NO-NO-NO! It is NOT a travel mug. Imagine taking your Mr. Coffee 12 cup karafe full of scalding coffee on a commute to work in your vehicle. The design looks like a mug but it is only for brewing-serving. The instructions give detailed "no-no's" for safe handling. One important tip is to use a wooden or plastic spoon to stir the grounds a bit after pouring the first 2-3 inches to break up any caking. The special heat-resistant glass can crack using a metal utensil when super heated by boiling water. I have a steel travel 16 oz mug with a secure vented lid. Despite these handling steps, I am very happy with this model French press. Easy disassembly, cleaning, eco-friendly "just coffee" without filters or rip-off miniserving plastic containers from a Steampunk nightmarish expensive gimmick, and using less counter space make all the difference. Now I feel connected to a more traditional and sensible sipping community while whispering, "Machines! I don't need no stinking machines!" :-)
2211908
No these are super cheap and spill very easily. I'd avoid this one, I tossed mine out a day after getting it
1386297
I have had no issues with the Carafe leaking. My only issue is that the coffee does not stay hot very long
788213
Yes, I didn't find Contigo to be leak proof, although it is a good mug. I throw the Zojirushi in my bag and it hasn't leaked!