https://youtube.com/watch?v=_yMMTVVJI4c
Here’s that video btw.
TL:DW Even in the US with its 120V electrical system the kettle is faster than gas or electric stove kettle (he didn’t test microwave) but most people just don’t drink tea often enough to warrant a separate appliance for it. He does go into the whole microwaving water in a follow up video here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=RpoXFk-ixZc
Mmmmm… 3D printed instant noodles that perfectly fit your bowl so you don’t have to break them into chunks…