No more putting the kettles on the stove the old fashion way anymore!! This kettle comes with a heated plate. This kettle isn't like any other one I have ever had before. you can use this for so much more than just coffee. Heat up really fast. It being metal it holds heat so much better than plastic which I love that fact about it. It has a button on the top of the handel where you can open the lid and pour you drink into a cup. Really nice and well put together device. Boils really fast.