Ornate, elegant, delightful. This is an electric kettle (so don't put it on the stove!) with all the function you could dream of. Want to boil water quickly? This 1200W will get there as fast as domestic power can provide. How about maintain a set temperature, say 185F for delicate tea? No problem - the Stagg has a PID temperature control, meaning it gets you to the temperature you need quickly and accurately. Worried about dry boiling? It has a sensor to prevent that. Need a stopwatch to time your infusion? It has that, too. A non drip spout, 0.9L capacity, and counter weighted handle.... Did we mention it's black?