This electric tea kettle boils up to a full quart of water superfast even faster than a microwave for tea, instant coffee, hot chocolate, gelatin desserts, hot cereals, instant soups and more. The builtin whistle indicates when water is boiling. The thermostat automatically shuts kettle off if it boils dry. This tea kettle also features a flipup stainless steel lid that makes filling easy and directs steam away while pouring. And an anodized interior base that resists mineral buildup to help keep the inside clean.