I got this for my dad who literally only drinks tea when it’s REALLY HOT. He’s not the type of person to let it cool down before drinking but would rather sip on it while it’s right out of the teapot. I can’t explain how many times we’ve had to stick his cup back in the microwave to warm it. This warmer has been the perfect gift for him. It keeps his tea at exactly the temperature he loves. He can enjoy drinking it slowly without having to worry about it getting cold. A complete necessity for my parents home!