While the water is kept hot enought that it steams when you pump it into a cup, it is not boiling hot. It therefore does not allow for a steaming hot cup of coffee or tea. Rather, it allows for a mildly hot cup.
I do like the size -- it stores well under the kitchen sink when not in use, and does not take up too much counter space. It is also easily moved since it has a handle.
The pump feature is great, as you do not need to press any buttons to dispense the water.