Chef's Choice SmartKettle is the world's most advanced electric kettle. It quickly heats water to either boiling or a selected temperature known to be ideal for preparing any of your sensitive teas such as green and white teas. The SmartKettle heats water faster than a microwave or stove top and uses less than half the energy compared to an electric stove top. Advanced electronics and a microcomputer heats to your selected temperature within 1 degree Fahrenheit, where it is held in the Keep Warm mode until you are ready to pour. Features stainless steel construction, concealed heating element and a 360 degree swivel cordless design.