BLACK+DECKER KE1555GY 1.7L Cordless Electric Kettle with Rapid Boil, Grey

I've had a number of these kinds of kettles purchased when living in various parts of the world. This one by comparison feels less substantial -- quite light when compared to others I've had. However, that may be a good thing (I don't know) in terms of shipping, etc. It does the job fine and has a nice blue light feature. Although it feels less substantial, it performs just fine. I personally can't imagine NOT having one of these to make tea. Makes life so much easier. Once you get one (if you have never had one), you'll never go back. In my case, I make big jars of tea, let them cool, and then keep them in the fridge. I got used to drinking cold green tea when living in Japan. Would never be without now. And who wants to make tea one cup at a time. Though I know there's supposed to be some mental/spiritual benefit to doing so, I can't be bothered :-)

I've owned quite a few electric kettles and this one is, by far, the best! I thought the glass kettles were top-rate but they become very heavy when filled up and it always took around 7/8 minutes to reach boiling. This B%26D Rapid Boil Kettle solves both problems ... the material of the product is much lighter than glass (and safer I might add) AND it brought a completely filled to the top kettle of water to rapid boil in 5/6 minutes! I also wasn't sure about the gray color, but it's perfect because it's a blackish/gray not a dull gray. The 'blue bubbling' water is so pleasing to watch and the sale price cannot be beat! I love this kettle and cannot rate it highly enough!!! 5 Stars across the board! Thanks, B%26D!!