This is one of those things that you don't think you need, but I am here to tell you that you do.  This is so much better than your average stove kettle.  If those are too full they make a mess of your stove when they start to boil.  The water is dangerously hot and it is hard to get the water just right.  This thing is the best thing that has ever happened to hot chocolate.  It gets it to the perfect temperature without it being too hot.  You tell it how hot you want it and it gets it just right.  It is so easy to use and clean.  It also looks great out my counter.  I love the color.