We love this kettle in my household! I love the portability and the speed with which the water heats up! We tend to eat instant oatmeal a lot for breakfast in the colder months and this is so handy! We have not had a microwave for several years, so everything has to be warmed on the stovetop or in the toaster oven...so this is a lifesaver! I also like that you can flip the lever off at any point in the heating process if you want to stop it.