If you're looking for a transportable, round, insulated stainless steel dispenser for hot water, this is for you. You should prep it with hot water first, before adding your hot beverage - it will last longer. We use it for hot cider, outdoors at a 3-hour evening function in the fall and it works perfectly. The locking lid and handles make it easy to transport by one or two people. I wish the spout could be removed to avoid possible damage when stored.