Sleek and stylish, this sophisticated hot-drink maker quickly creates deliciously soothing cafe-style beverages from the comfort and convenience of home. The unit's generous 32-ounce container features easy-to-read measurement markings and a secure lid that locks with a simple twist. Even more, its spill-free dispensing valve makes it a breeze to portion off perfectly sized mugs of steaming cocoa, flavored coffee, cappuccino, hot cider, and a host of other soul-warming drinks, whipping them to the perfect consistency with its innovative mixing paddle. Equipped with a powerful 600-watt motor, the unit heats beverages to the ideal temperature of 167 degrees F before shutting off automatically, while its foolproof on/off operation serves as a welcome contrast to more complicated and cumbersome equipment. Additional highlights include a nonstick heating surface, a stable base, and two-piece construction that cleans easily. Thirty-five straightforward recipes for concocting a variety of creative and unforgettable spiced, sweet, creamy, frothy, and gourmet hot drinks come included. The hot-drink maker measures approximately 7-1/2 by 9 by 12 inches.