I have found it very useful when making tea super-fast or warming up my coffee instead of using the microwave. It has a very elegant blue illuminating light that looks amazing when turned on, that was the first thing that amazed me when I turned it on I guess the blue light helps you remember that it is on. I don’t have to worry if I leave it on because it has an auto shut off feature that shuts off the kettle after certain time. Amazed at how it boils liquids in seconds and you can see it through the clear glass. The handle is thick and strong enough to pour little or a lot of liquid easily. Found the mesh filter to be real easy to remove when washing it also it is very easy to attach the kettle on and off the base. I received this product as a sample to review.