I got the Hamilton Beach 1.7L glass Kettle to heat up water fast and keep it hot. I drink a lot of tea and wanted to try an Electric Kettle. The Hamilton Beach 1.7L glass Kettle is perfect for the task. It hold plenty of water and re-heats the water really fast. I like the blue light on the inside bottom so I can see from a distance when the water is done and it's really cool looking. I really like that the cord wraps up in the bottom for easy storage and I don't have another plug taking up a precious outlet when not in use. I'm very happy I decided to try this Kettle, my new favorite kitchen appliance.