This kettle heats your water to the perfect temperature for tea and instant coffee. Just select the setting for the type of tea or boil for coffee and it will heat quickly and hold the temperature for 30 minutes. It has settings for green, white, oolong black or herbal tea, and boil for other uses. This is much better than using the microwave and getting the water too hot or not hot enough and you can have water for more than 1 cup at a time.  I love that it's stainless steel inside and out, very nice quality.  This would be perfect in a work situation if you drink tea.  Heat just one cup or up to 7 cups.