If you like (or love) loose leaf teas, and you know that different varieties require different water temperatures and steeping times, then this is the kettle for you! Sure, it's expensive, no doubt, but if you like to steep tea correctly, this is SO WORTH IT! It's easy to use, super functional and easy to clean. BUT you have to be careful not to get the outside bottom of the kettle wet, this has potential to ruin it. Breville is good enough to include a cleaner, that I haven't needed to use yet.