I wanted something to boil water in that wasn't open like a glass measuring cup.

For larger brews, we use a kettle on an induction plate, but for one cup or the Staresso (or Phin), doing some water in the microwave is better

Water is hot

Hot water is available at my work but the temperature was measured at 173F, not hot enough for making a cup of coffee.

It whistles loudly when the water is boiling and ready to be removed from the micro.

This keeps water warm even after heating up in the microwave

but we only have access to cold potable water and a microwave

It takes about 5-6 minutes to boil water from the cold tap when full in my GE over-the-stove microwave.

As a tea drinker, I like the water for brewing to be boiling, and with this gadget there is no watching through the microwave window to see if bubbles are happening

Heats the water quickly in the microwave, and pours hot water into the cup with ease.

This little glass pot is perfect as described and far easier to keep clean and "hard water" scale free.

when you flip the lid up to pour, drops of the scalding hot water flip back and burn your hand.

I can heat up just enough water for my small tea pot

Use warm water from tap,place in microwave for 4 and 1/2 minutes and the whistling begins

Boiling hot water from your microwave in approximately 4.5 minutes!

Works fine for hot water for a quick cup of coffee

I needed a 20 oz container to boil water and then pour over coffee filter and this is great

So handy to have in a college, I can boil water for tea, or for cup noodles

I don't think I overfilled it - but I know that with the amount I did put in, without this device I could boil water in two minutes

it takes me 3-4mins to bring a full "pot" a boil and whistle, which is already hot water to start with

This was chosen to replace a 2 cup glass measuring pitcher with a bad pouring spout and handle that got too hot that I'd been using to heat water to boiling for tea or convenience foods.

Will not wistle still boils water

I steeped my tea bags after microwaving the cold filtered water from the fridge for 10 minutes

and I have to wait at least 15 minutes for tea to cool down or add a bunch of cold water just to enjoy my tea

I use the hot water for tea, instant pasta, noodles, rice and more

So handy to have in a college, I can boil water for tea, or for cup noodles

I bought this because I boil water often, and on occasion I do forget about my pot on the stove

I do a lot of work related traveling, and I couldn't stand one more cup of tea with what passes for hot water at hotels.

Plus water boils in about 2-3 minutes which is faster than an electric kettle.

I can't get the lid to open all the way which makes adding water difficult and cleaning impossible

Best item ever, worked exactly as directed, pouring water smoothly.

He makes his hot water now in this pot and it whistles.nlove it.

Also, the lid is a little awkward: you want to put the pot on the counter and carefully press to raise the lid, or it might sling a few drops of hot water up

Boiling hot water from your microwave in approximately 4.5 minutes!

The spout was a great feature to ease water into the bottle that has a smaller opening

The water stays hot/warm for a couple hours

This pitcher is convenient for having hot water ready to pour over your prepared tea cup or pot, and the handle is always cool to the touch

Works great-has a whistle that emits a sound when the water starts to boil.

The instructions give a fascinating overview of why there is a dangling thing in the middle and how this protects from super-heated water

so I just pour hot water into the cup I want to use and then put it in the cooker

Easy to use in the office microwave, when I just need hot water for my tea bag.

Works well and makes it much easier to boil water for things like tea, Jell-O and hot chocolate.

I hear the whistle and know the water will be boiling

Nice small water container for use in the microwave

I use it to boil water for our tea

Great for heating up just enough water for a cup of your favorite hot beverage.

It washes up fairly easily (a little awkward, but not a deal-breaker since I'm only boiling plain water), and I love that it's glass-lined.

When i tried this out at capacity, I kept adding 30 seconds again and again until I eventually used the well-heated water

Nice way to make hot water in the microwave for my pour-over coffee pot

We have hard water.

I fill it with enough hot water for 1 cup, throw it in the microwave for

This is fun to use and makes quick hot water without waiting for the faucett water to get hot

I use it to boil water in the microwave everyday to make coffee

The only thing I can say to others is to be careful opening with hot water, but once you get the hang of it, it's great!

I live in a hard water area

You just have to be careful because it is hot water.

I love Tea but boiling the water on the stove is a pain

Also may flip some of the hot water from lid onto your hand.

We have well water with a lot of lime in it, so we shy away from automatic drip makers and even mechanical pump espresso makers.

Mostly to boil water.

Living in a big city, the warm tap water can accumulate bacteria when sitting stagnant.

so she too could enjoy boiling water for her tea.

Also my little microwave just didn't have the muscle to boil that much water in that container.

The first I bought for work because they never have hot enough water for tea.

This teapot is very well-made and works exactly as it is supposed to

This was perfect because it goes in the microwave and when 8t is ready, it whistles