Capresso H20 Glass 1.5 Qt Electric Tea Kettle is constructed of German-made Schott – Duran® heat-resistant glass and has ounce and cup markings for easy filling. A gleaming stainless steel dome covers the highly efficient concealed heating element which boils water fast, quietly, and safe…then shuts off automatically. In addition to heating water for tea, the H2O glass is handy for brewing French press coffee or heating water for cooking such as preparing yeast, instant soups, and couscous.