Keep coffee hot for up to two hours** with the BLACK+DECKER? 12-Cup* Thermal Programmable Coffeemaker. The thermal carafe features a four layer vacuum seal to maintain optimal temperature for up to 2 hours**. The vacuum seal locks in heat while staying cool to the touch. The Vortex? Technology evenly saturates coffee grounds for full and rich flavor extraction using optimal water temperatures. Plus you can customize the brew to fit your tastes. The easy-to-use digital controls include a delay timer and the option for a stronger brew. As an added feature the LCD display includes a fresh brew timer that indicates how much time has passed since the coffee was brewed up to 120 minutes. *cup equals approximately 5 oz. (varies by brewing technique) **Keeps coffee 154?F or hotter up to two hours