I am a cheapskate, so when I wanted a travel kettle I wondered about the price, but very clad I did . I did not realise that the cups and spoons came with it. The kettle is really quiet after running it in and boils quickly (see other reviews), and has a hidden element. The cups really do make a difference as you can pack them inside, they are light and save on weight, and they give a decent size coffee, without burnt hands. We pack the kettle with coffee, tea and sugar sachets and its enough for a weekend.
Some idiot cleaner threw away the cups on our last trip!!! I missed them so much that have just ordered spares as they became so valuable to us.