12 oz Stainless Steel Milk Frothing Pitcher for Latte Art

This 12oz milk frothing pitcher is the small one, built for steaming milk for a single cappuccino, cortado or flat white. Smaller volume means more control: it is easier to stretch milk properly, easier to judge temperature, and easier to pour a heart or tulip into a small cup. If you are learning latte art, this is the pitcher that makes it click fastest.

Is 12oz the right size?

Pick 12oz if you usually make one milk drink at a time in a cup around 6 to 8 oz. Fill it to just below where the spout starts, since milk roughly doubles as it foams. If you make big lattes or two drinks at once, the 20oz is the better everyday size, and the 32oz is for serving a crowd. Plenty of home baristas end up owning a 12 and a 20.

A note for small machines

Compact home espresso machines often have short steam wands and limited room underneath. A smaller pitcher is easier to maneuver in that space, which is a big reason the 12oz is a popular pick for first machines.

The details

• Capacity: 12oz
• Material: 18/8 food-grade stainless steel, 1.3mm wall
• Spout: precision pour, shaped for latte art
• Measuring lines: inside the pitcher, for repeatable amounts
• Handle: large, double-reinforced grip
• Height: 3.75" (95mm)
• Opening: 2.375" (60mm); base: 3.0" (76mm)
• Weight: about 219g
• Finish: silver, with the Espresso Parts Jolly Roger logo
• Maker: Barista Basics by Espresso Parts

Why the thick wall matters

Thin pitchers heat unevenly and make it hard to tell when your milk is done. The 1.3mm wall heats more steadily, so the outside of the pitcher is a more reliable temperature guide as you steam.

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