For tea to reach its full flavor, it should be steeped at just the right temperature. The Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle has 6 preset temperatures for different varieties of tea. 1500 watts provide fast heat-up, and a Keep Warm option will maintain the set temperature for 30 minutes. The kettle can even be removed from the power base for up to 2 minutes without shutting off. Cuisinart continues to make life civilized, easy and delicious!. 1. 7-liter capacity and 6 preset temperatures. One-touch controls with blue LED indicators and 30-minute keep warm option. Memory feature allows kettle to be lifted off base for 2 minutes without shutting off or losing its place in the brewing process. 360 degree swivel cordless connector. Concealed heating element to prevent mineral buildup. Removable/cleanable scale filter. Perfect Tea, Every Time: The Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle with Precision and Convenience.