20oz Black Milk Frothing Pitcher, Stainless Steel

A milk frothing pitcher is the stainless jug you steam milk in under your espresso machine's steam wand, and the shape of it matters more than most people expect. This 20oz pitcher has a precision pour spout for latte art, measuring lines on the inside so you steam the same amount every time, and a thick 1.3mm stainless wall. It comes in black, which looks sharp on the counter and has a practical job too.

Is 20oz the right size?

For most home setups, yes. A 20oz pitcher comfortably steams enough milk for one large latte or two smaller cappuccinos. Only fill it to just below where the spout starts, because milk roughly doubles in volume as it foams. If you only ever make a single small cortado or macchiato, a smaller pitcher gives you better control; if you make drinks for a crowd, go bigger.

Why black?

If your household drinks more than one kind of milk, say dairy for you and oat for someone else, color-coded pitchers keep them separate without labels. That is how cafes avoid cross-contamination for allergies. Pair this black one with the silver version and you have a two-milk system. If you only use one milk, black is simply the better-looking option.

The details

• Capacity: 20oz (590ml)
• 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: 4.375" (111mm)
• Opening: 3.0" (76mm); base: 3.5" (89mm)
• Weight: about 297g
• Maker: Barista Basics by Espresso Parts, with the EP Jolly Roger logo

Why the thick wall matters

Thin pitchers heat up fast and unevenly, which makes it hard to judge when your milk is done. The 1.3mm wall heats more steadily through a full steam, so the outside of the pitcher is a more reliable guide. A good rule: when the pitcher gets too hot to hold comfortably, your milk is about ready.

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