Over the years, we've designed and developed a number of milk pitchers that each have their own charm and appeal. There are two key differences to consider when making your choice:
1. Gauge / Weight
The Dial In Milk Pitcher is made from high grade stainless steel, with a 4mm gauge (or thickness). This adds extra weight to the pitcher, which can be useful for controlling your milk to create latte art.
The Barista Pro Pitcher and the Core Milk Pitcher both offer a 1mm gauge (thickness) which makes them lighter. Some baristas prefer a lighter jug as they find it easier to manoeuvre and create custom latte art designs.
Overall, it comes down to preference. Typically, you are likely to prefer working with the same style jug that you learnt to create latte art with - however, if you're struggling to master your milk it might be worth experimenting with something new.
2. Spout / Mouth
You will notice the biggest difference between the Dial In Milk Pitcher and the other jugs in our collection is the shape. The Barista Pro Pitcher and the Core Milk Pitcher both feature traditional style mouths, that sit straight across the top of the jug.
The Dial In Milk Pitcher features an angled mouth, designed specifically to make it easier to watch your milk while you're frothing it. The angled design helps you to control the positioning of the steam wand when you're heating milk, making it easier to create microfoam for latte art.
The spout is always important when choosing a milk pitcher. You want your spout to be exactly in line with the handle for guaranteed pouring accuracy. All of our professional jugs have a +/- 1mm accuracy.