I was looking for a handy, cheap and not-very-big double boiler. This seemed like the best option, and so it was. I already used it and I am very happy because it requires only very little space to store it. The material is very good, and for some recipes this is very important, because you have to use the water underneath, so you have to be sure that it is very clean. All the other options I found might be fancier, but also more expensive and bulkier.