Kettles are used to heat water that can then be used to make coffee or tea. Hot water from a kettle has many other uses in cooking and food preparation - ans is an indispensible piece of kitchen equipment.
Kettles can either be stand-alone items (with their own electrical supply) or they can be heated on a stove top. They come in a huge variety of styles and finishes - so there is sure to be one that is exactly what you are looking for.