I originally wanted this to heat up water for French press coffee but it has come in handy for so many different things! It is very quick to heat water, which has come in handy for helping to warm baby bottles, make coffee, tea, and even use to get water ready for bouillon cubes. The temperature gauge is really helpful so you know when it is ready. 

One thing to be cautious of is that the kettle does get pretty hot - just be careful to only touch the handle when you are pouring.