Zojirushi CV-JAC50XB 5.0 Liter VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer (Stainless Black)

I have previously owned the CV-DCC and CD-WCC (4L variants) and feel like the CV-JAC is an improvement in every way. For the same volume it is slightly wider and shorter which is practical on a countertop with a low overhead, and is great for my small apartment. The water boiling noise has been reduced drastically and is barely noticeable when heating up to 175 F, and does not disturb me at all during video conferencing. And the 930 watt power makes the heating time just slightly shorter. Other things I like: 1. The power cable is a standard power cable like those used for desktop computers, and no longer has a magnetic power connector. Although the magnetic connector is convenient when I need to quickly move the boiler somewhere else, it is also easier to knock off. 2. I may be mistaken on this one, but I believe the temperature selection setting is now saved even when the power is off. The previous models reset the selection to 195 F when powering on. 3. The notes in the little song when the water is ready have been tuned more precisely and the volume has been equalized. 4. The reboil / quick-temp states now share a single LED where blinking means it is in quick-temp. This makes it easier to distinguish from afar compared to 2 solid LEDs where you can't really tell which one is lit up. The only design choice I don't like so much is the small floating red ball inside the water level indicator. It is subjective but I prefer the simpler aesthetic of just a water line.

I use it for tea sessions and you can't go wrong with it. Hardy and holds plenty of water for tea sessions.