Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for heating the contents of a vessel wherein said vessel has a conducting plate that contacts the interior vessel contents and actuates a thermostat based on the temperature of interior contents.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for heating the contents of a vessel wherein said vessel has a conducting plate that contacts the interior vessel contents and actuates a thermostat based on the temperature of interior contents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food warming apparatus, particularly to a tray, containing the heating elements, and a base that supplies electrical energy to the heating elements that work in conjunction with an accompanying beverage container for warming alcoholic beverages, such as Saké. When at least one Tokkuri (a flask-shaped vessel) containing Saké is placed on the apparatus, the Saké is heated to a desired consumption temperature less than 160 degrees Fahrenheit, with 131 degrees Fahrenheit preferred. Features such as a removable tray allowing portability of the tray and the warm Tokkuri, and presence switches that detect placement of the Tokkuri on the tray are described.