Go to France, England, or other heavy tea-drinking countries, and you'll find electric kettles in their kitchens and offices. Why?
They boil as much water as you want, fast, so they're both time- and energy-saving.
Their handles stays cool to the touch. (No oven mitts necessary.)
They can be super-sleek, like this one designed by Weil Arets for Alessi. Available in black and white.
We're into it.
Hot.it Electric Kettle, $200; available at Alessi stores nationwide in early April