12 oz Black Milk Frothing Pitcher | Barista Basics

The Barista Basics 12 oz (350 ml) milk frothing pitcher in black is the small-batch size, the one you reach for when you're steaming milk for a single flat white, cortado, or cappuccino. If you're often pouring two drinks at once, the 20 oz version gives you more room to work. Whichever size you use, one tip before you start: fill the pitcher only about a third to half full before steaming, because milk roughly doubles in volume as it builds microfoam.

The details that matter in a steaming pitcher are the ones you feel every day: how the spout pours, how the handle sits in your hand, and how well the steel holds temperature. The precision pour spout here gives you the control needed for latte art, from a simple heart to more detailed patterns. The 18/8 food-grade stainless steel is 1.3 mm thick, heavier than budget pitchers, so milk heats at a controlled, even rate and the pitcher keeps a solid, balanced feel. The measurement lines are marked on the inside, so you can pour the same amount of milk every time and waste less, and the large reinforced handle stays comfortable through back-to-back drinks.

The black finish does more than look sharp. If you make drinks with different milks, say dairy for you and oat for a guest, using a different colored pitcher for each keeps them separated at a glance, no labels needed. One care note for this colorway: hand washing is recommended to keep the black finish looking its best over time.

Specs

• Capacity: 12 oz (350 ml)
• Material: 18/8 stainless steel, 1.3 mm thick
• Weight: about 219 g
• Height: 3.75" (95 mm)
• Opening diameter: 2.375" (60 mm); base diameter: 3.0" (76 mm)
• Color: black (also comes in other colors, and in a 20 oz size)
• Hand wash recommended to preserve the finish