This kettle does an amazing job of quickly heating up an ample amount of water. My family loves to use it for instant noodles, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. The outside stays cool to the touch despite its heated contents. I love that the lid stays open while I am refilling it and is also designed to only open such that the user can avoid direct contact with the hot steam from its contents. It has a beautiful design with a stainless steel body that is super easy to clean! It also has a cable winder for convenient storage, or even just to sit on the counter. A must-have for coffee and tea lovers!