This is my 3rd electric kettle.  I love to make tea, and this kettle is just the ticket! Probably the best features are the temperate control so you get the right temperature for your cup of tea.  This sits on a base that stays plugged in, but the kettle itself lift off cordlessly.  If you don't have enough water in the kettle, then it turns itself off.  This kettle is the best one out there!