I’m the main coffee and tea drinker in my home so this is the perfect size. It doesn’t take up much space on the counter and I can fill it half way and make my perfect personal sized tea or coffee anytime.I love that it gets the water boiling hot in what seems like under 2 minutes. It also has an automatic shut off switch which is perfect for me. It doesn’t whistle but the switch make an Audible clicking soundGreat for heating up my water while traveling4/7/22 update: so I contacted the company about the issue and it took them a few days to reply but they had genuine concern and went out of their way to help me. They ultimately replaced the unit quickly. Now this one is good and I am very happy. Thank you to the company for everything.I bought this back in early Februaryand have been using it for almost 2 months. It came this strong chemical and plastic smell. At first I didn't worry because usually cleaning and some use it fades away. Well not this thing you can smell it hot or cold from 4 feet away and if you leave water in it over night, enjoy the taste of chemicals and plastic dumb**s.I should have returned it but nope and now I'm stuck with it. I held off because it works so well but I can not get over the smell.Don't buy this. I never say that but this unbearably smelly.The base is a little odd since I've never had a model like this, but I'll get used to it. Not a complaint, just different.Bought three over the past three years for myself and children. Great for travel. Easy to pack. Easy to clean. Have used it for hot water and soup. Cooked eggs and ramen with it.It heats water fast. I loved using this on my travels.This little pot goes with me anytime I stay at a hotel I buy Trader Joe’s coffee homes any instant cereal that I want like oatmeal etc. and I don’t have to deal with hotel lobby coffee and I take it to the hospital to see my husband and I don’t have to leave the room to go to get something to eatThis little pot is an absolute necessity when traveling for emergencyStainless steel lined, auto shut off. Very tight fit lid. Carafe can be placed directly on surfaces without trivet but sides do get hot so touch handle only. Small footprint, perfect for my tiny apartment. The color is more peach than pink but is still lovely. Heats 1 cup of water in 1 min 20 seconds. Maximum amount of water is 2 cups. This is perfect for 1 person. I love it and use it a few times a day.My only complaint is you can't empty this completely. It leaves a little water on bottom so even when boiling 2 cups you will not get precisely 2 cups water.But it's the smallest I've found and is very nice looking. It would travel well. Sits next to my Nespresso. I use this for pour-over coffee, tea etc