hi everyone, just wondering if anyone has had any experience with handle less milk jugs and how they compare to there handled counterparts. easier? latte art capabilities?
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Hmm its interesting you brought this up, cos I recently just changed my technique of holding the jug on the handle only rather than the handle with the bottom 2 fingers and then either side of the jug with the thumb and forefinger. But because Im such a wuss and cant take the heat, I changed my grip. Then I was alerted to this:
http://www.dibartoli.com.au/product_details.asp?pid=180
Id also be interested to hear some reviews on these. And maybe Ill change my jug-holding technique.... if there is such a thing.
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haha, yeah the Cauldron where I got alerted to it! Its a rattleware jug.Originally posted by soupy link=1225406766/0#2 date=1225410536i tried a couple of times to pour holding from the top, but i kept burning myself when i was pouring
word on the street is that hazel has one, maybe she can give us some expert feedback
I also hated the burnys of my fingers.
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haha, I probably deserve that. Ever since Id gone off the tools as a sparky, and sat behind a desk as a lighting consultant my hands have embarrassingly gone soft. :-[Originally posted by Thundergod link=1225406766/0#5 date=1225420705Toughen up you nancies!
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I can imagine it getting it manked up eventually though. That jug does make a lot of sense though.Originally posted by Koffee Kosmo link=1225406766/0#7 date=1225421517You can use a little self adhesive Velcro strip (the fury side)
I guess as far as pouring art, Im no real expert, but it could make sense. That spout is definitely a spout though! Id like to try one for kicks.
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Had the opportunity of handling one of these rattleware jugs recently and personally like the control they offer. Wouldnt be to everyones liking, but what is?
They should be available at the roastery by the end of next week, and at approx. $32.00 are good value.

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Yeeza
I can get my hands on some self adhesive high density foam dots 25mm dia by 1mm thick. (or the size of a 10 cent coin)
These dots are used to stop paint damage from vehicle number plates that rattle or rub on the paint ect
You can get them from car yards if you ask nicely
Do you think that will work?
KK
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I admitedly havent seen or played with one in the flesh - and only have Dans link to give me a picture of one. However my gut says to me that it doesnt make sense ...Originally posted by Michelle link=1225406766/0#4 date=1225418864Yeah, I was eyeing the Rattleware one off when i was at Di Bartoli on Wednesday. Looks very cool. Id be super keen to have a play with one. It just seems to make sense.
1) The insulated foam around the stainless jug eliminates the hand as a milk temp determinant ... unless you use one of those unreliable thermometers stuck on the side, the only other determinants are the rumble tone of the milk while its texturing, and the visual of the microfoam forming in the jug, simultaneously.
Yes, I noticed the base of the jug is exposed from the insulation to tempt a nancie-hand :
(thanks TG) - but that is an early determinant of milk temp, not the optimal temp that is more accurate with your hand encased around the mid-drift of the jug.
On that score, its not a beginners jug ... the danger lies in burning or under-heating the milk, because the jug apparently comes with no compensatory means of determining optimal milk-heat levels.
The insulated foam stubbie-like-cooler-thingie-like-thing is my major bug-bear.
2) Supposedly better art with no handle ... ahh, why?
Handle or no handle, mastering the texturing & wrist technique & timing is still the key to art ... regardless of whether youre holding a handle, or the whole guts of the jug with your whole hand.
Tony
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I dont think its foam Tony - pretty sure its rubber.
Its probably not to everyones tastes ... but then what is?
Personally, I really liked how it felt in my hand, and I always use the base of the jug to test temp anyway. So, I stand by my comment - to me, it just seems to make sense. Id like to have a go with milk in it and a steam wand handy, to see if it is what it seems.
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