This kettle was purchased for use in our small company office, hoping the higher price tag would indicate a higher quality product capable of providing years of service. We have had it for about 3 months now, and even after boiling 5+ kettles full of water each day, a strong plastic taste (and smell) still remains in the water. This is especially bad for herbal tea. Even though the build quality, look, and feel of the kettle seem very nice, I cannot recommend it due to the taste of the water.