Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

As a tea (not coffee) drinker, I have loved having an electric kettle. I also prefer stainless steel to plastic for many reasons. Unfortunately, over time the lids have failed on everyone. Using it once to four times a day may be a factor. After reading reviews, this kettle seemed a good choice. It is a little more than others but had better reviews. I have never had one that allowed you to choose a temperature. Did not think I needed it. And maybe I don't, but I love it anyways. I have used it three days now. It is an adjustment. I am used to the click of other kettles indicating it shut off. This one has a button so no click. I am also used to my other kettles boiling for a while before shutting off. This one quickly shuts off once the temp is reached, including boiling at 212 F. That is fine by me. It wastes less water and electricity when it turns off right away. As the lids on my past kettles are what gave out, not the heating element or them leaking water, I was curious about this kettle. It is different. I am hoping the way it opens means it will last longer. Time will tell, but it seems to be better quality construction than my last one which was a Black and Decker. So now the fun begins. I made my first green tea using the lower temp option - and could taste a difference! I used to allow the water to cool 5 minutes, but that is imprecise. Will see how this one holds up and how tea tastes as I experiment.