Spent a ridiculous amount of time researching electric kettles and this is the only one I could find that didn't have any plastic parts or silicone that would come into contact with the water. I would have preferred a glass kettle, but stainless was second best. One thing I will note is that there may have been an update. I had seen lots of mention of there being a removable plastic water filter tab. The unit I received had a stainless filter (yay!) and I may be wrong, but I dont believe this one is removable. I have played with it a bit, but am worried about putting too much pressure on it and breaking it. Water heat up time is great and I also love that the outside is warm and not scalding to the touch!