Milk jug recommendations

[pgseye Member Find all posts View Profile Close pgseye]

Hi All,
I’ve been using a 500 ml jug to froth milk with my Via Venezia (with Breville ES800 steam wand). I only want to use a little milk for one latte and don’t like wastage if I can avoid it, so I think I need to look at something smaller like a 300 ml jug. I’d like to get more into the fun of coffee art.
There seem to be a lot of options out there and much variation in price for what seems to be premiums for brand and aesthetics. Is there really that much difference between a $15 jug and a $50 jug if they have similar characteristics - shape, spout, etc? If so, can someone recommend a good brand.
Thanks,
Paul

[pgseye Member Find all posts View Profile Close pgseye]

Many thanks Paul - I think I'll give that a go.

[Magic_Matt Should Know Better by Now Find all posts View Profile Close Magic_Matt]

If they're the same shape, spout and material then of course a different logo won't make much difference... but the reality is the more expensive jugs tend to have a much better shape for texturing and pouring. I could speculate that it's simpler or cheaper to manufacture a simple slightly conical jug with triangular spout than the more rounded shapes... but that's just a guess.

I have a 300ml Cafelat jug from Beanbay; the difference between it and the 500ml jug that came with my Sunbeam and a small jug I bought from a kitchen shop is night and day. Aside from the different shape, it uses a much heavier gauge and higher quality metal, and has a much better finish. I can't say it's made me a latte art champion, but it's certainly a joy to use and I can no longer blame my tools

I also tend to waste less milk as I can texture a smaller amount without blasting it out of the jug, but that's likely mostly due to dialing down the steam pressure on my ECM a touch.

The Tiamo is a similar shape, and I've also drooled over them as I reckon the matt black finish would look pretty awesome with the black frame on my Synchronika; don't reckon you'd go wrong with either option.

[brettreaby Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close brettreaby]

have a look at the cafelat 400ml jug; i switched to this and its way better than the standard design.

Also, i measure the sweet spot of milk and its actually 250 ml not sure why its rated at 400ml.

They are usually on this website in bean bay but currently offline. also available elsewhere.

[Yelta Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Yelta]

I use one of these Metallurgica Motta Europa Milk Jug | Talk Coffee 350 ML, great little jug, perfect milk each and every time.

[pgseye Member Find all posts View Profile Close pgseye]

Cool - thanks guys!

[LeroyC Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close LeroyC]

Be aware that there's lots of other factors that go together to create good milk and good latte art, so don't be disappointed if the new jug doesn't work any magic. In saying that it definitely helps. My current favourite is actually a 400ml Sunbeam jug. I've had 4 of them in the past and each one has been slightly different. Most don't have enough of a spout, but this one has a nice pointy, defined spout. I also have a Tiamo 300ml Teflon jug which is awesome. The Cafelat ones are great but I've only used the 600ml, not the 400ml. I've tried a couple of the Motta Europa style and haven't really liked them with my machine as they seem to work better if you've got a nice long steam wand and lots of steam power, neither of which I've got. Give a few different ones a go if you can, but the Cafelat would be a good place to start.

[takai Member Find all posts View Profile Close takai]

Similarly anyone want to expand recommendations on 600mL jugs? I generally do two lattes every morning. I have the Cafelat 600mL and it has such a wide spout that it tends to pour back like a cheap chinese teapot if you under pour, and if you try pouring more it comes out the sides of the spout.

Currently on a cheap 'Chef' brand that i picked up at a homewares store, that has a similar spout to the Metallurgica above, its ok but quite annoying nonetheless.

[MattyRay Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MattyRay]

I use one of these Metallurgica Motta Europa Milk Jug | Talk Coffee 350 ML, great little jug, perfect milk each and every time.

My favourite too :-) Nice to use, the shape works well and it is made of nice thick stainless steel.

Regards,

Matt

[sam678 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close sam678]

Another vote for the Motta 350ml jug. I keep it in the freezer. Thick, heavy stainless steel get really cold and gives you ample time to texture the milk.

Cheers,

Sam

[fratellimacchina Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close fratellimacchina]

LOL. Any recommendations on a 2L jug? When you have 10 hot chochoes lined up a 350ml jug just won't cut it ...

[mc111 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mc111]

I just picked up a Rocket 550 ml jug and very impressed with the feel look and quality.
They make a 350 ml version that i`m also thinking of investing in.

[tashie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close tashie]

I have a standard 400ml Trenton $12 and it's worked great. I just bought a smaller 200ml version from aliexpress for piccolos

[scharvey Member Find all posts View Profile Close scharvey]

I've just picked up a Rhinowares Professional 600 ml jug with interior volume markings. Very useful. I suck at latte art, whatever the brand of jug, so can't comment on that aspect of its utility!

[sushiyasha Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close sushiyasha]

Hi Scharvey, may I know where did you get your milk jug from? I'm looking for a good quality jug with volume markings but not too expensive Thank you.