Metallurgica Motta 800798603 Motta Stainless Steel Black Coated Frothing Pitcher, 25.4 Fl. Oz, Floz

Just what one would expect from Motta

After trying it out for a short while (very short while):# The Bad- The shape of the pitcher is different, requires different way of frothing from what I am used to (so in the video, I frothed the milk using another pitcher instead).- The 17 oz pitcher is too small to properly froth sufficient milk for a standard 8 oz cup- The pitcher is stainless steel, pretty thick. Due to this and directly under aircon, I find if I am frothing using another pitcher, I need to put hot water into the Motta pitcher first to warm it up before pouring in any frothed milk, otherwise the shock will kill the froth- The pitcher feels bulkier, and a lot harder to handle due to the different design of the handle- Not for beginners# The Good- You get a higher quality Latte Art compared to other pitchers (of the same spout design)- Relatively easy to do larger/fatter designs- The thick steel retains the frothed milk for a longer duration (so long as it is not on a chiller or directly under the aircon)- Easier to cut the latte art with milk (& sharper cut), with an nicer finishing# Conclusion- For RM 4xx , I would consider this as a reasonable and low priced considering this is one of the top of the accessories out there used in world level competitions and contests- High snob appeal. Using this pitcher will ensure you look like a Master/Professional Barista# Tips- When tapping (knocking the pitcher on the table), it is highly advised not to knock the pitcher while holding the handle. Do knock the pitcher while holding the top of the pitcher instead. In Amazon reviews, there is a number of cases of broken handle complains.

I lover Motta. These are great quality, thick and beautiful and are excellent for freepour latte art. (Though if you have used others before you may need to learn how to draw with these as the milkpouring pattern is a bit different). They also make a slightly silkier microfoam texture thanks to the way milk is stretched in them. This one though is quite large and I recommend it for frothing for multiple servings; not for just a cortado or cappuccino. (good for a coffee shop where the workflow is to pour from a larger pitcher into individual smaller pitchers for better latte art). In site of the Motta quality, the white coloring on this is a bit broken and inaccurate around the rim where the color meets the stainless. That's the only reason for ducking a star. These are excellent and expensive pitchers that are packed well; I would expect a better color quality finish. My other two Motta pitchers are smaller (for a single latte and for cappucino/cortado/flat-white/macchiato) they are stainless so the look is classic and less dramatic, but no worries about color finish. I use them far more often.

I am extremely impressed with this pitcher. I don't regret paying the extra bucks for this one at all. It is extremely heavy duty steel. I thought my last one was impressively thick and this one makes that one look thin and cheap. The spout is great, and I love the form of the base that makes it easy to gauge how much milk you are putting in. This is also extremely helpful for figuring out how much froth you have made and when it's time to start mixing it back in if making a latte.It is extremely easy to create the vortex. I just tilt the pitcher at a slight angle with the frothing wand at the edge and bam...vortex. The 25 oz version is easy to clean, and I have very large hands. I originally wasn't crazy about the hard angled handle and how it visually contrasts the smooth lines of the pitcher body, but it is perfect for holding it steady while trying to pour latte art. My latte art is still sad, but it is unquestionably my fault and not the pitchers.I would buy definitely buy this one again.

I have a Rancilio Silvia v3, and I got to try both the 17 oz and 25 oz Motta pitchers. Let me first say they are both great products! Solid high grade, beautifully crafted stainless steel (as you can tell by the finish and the weight). The pronounced spout makes it easier to do latte arts (although I'm still such a beginner and need lots more practicing).But the 25 oz one just seem slightly too tall and too big for the Silvia (I did not put the Silvia on a base or anything). And it felt like there was not enough steam power when used with the 25 oz pitcher. So after going back and forth, I decided to stick with the 17 oz one.The 25 oz is great especially if you're making large size drinks--12 oz lattes, 2 cups of cappuccinos. And I would totally get the 25 oz Motta if and when I get to upgrade to a higher end espresso machine. But since I'm mainly making 6 oz cappuccinos and 8 oz lattes, I'll stick to the 17 oz ones. I just wish Motta would make a size that falls somewhere in between 17 oz and 25 oz!And yes, the price is quite expensive--it'll be nice to have them cheaper, but after a while, I've come to terms with the fact that some highly crafted beautiful objects do come with higher price tags (Apple, Eames, etc.).

Overall it’s a good pitcher that’s of great quality.I found the narrow opening compared to the base a little hard to get a good whirlpool going. Even after a few month it’s still its a pain. Then add the price it’s one of those meh purchases.

We recently got an espresso machine for our photo studio and it's been fun playing barista. The pandemic has kept us out of Starbucks over over a year now. While my latte art still has a ways to go, this has become my most used milk pitcher because its small size is perfect for steaming milk for one latte and it keeps me from wasting milk. I love the look of it, the black matte finish matches perfectly with our other coffee accessories, and the handle is very comfortable and lines up perfectly with the spout so it's well balanced. I plan to buy another one in green just because I love the looks and want a second one!

Lovely jug, good weight and comfortable handle. Looks great too. Quality seems lovely at first impression, hopefully it will last well too.

This is a great milk frothing jug. The weight feels really nicely in your hands, and is a great size jug for small coffee. It also helps make great latte art having a good jug. It is also very nice to look at and I don't mind it sitting out on the bench.

The media could not be loaded.  Beautiful timeless Italian design, Teflon coated on the inside and a wonderful matt black finish on the outside. 50 cm is just the right size for a nice cappuccino or latte

One one of the best milk jugs around. Does a really good job at frothing milk. Very consistent and creates really good micro foam. This size 350ml in particular is great for making 1 cup of latte. Gives you good control as well if you want to venture into latte art. I like the fact that it is matte black gives a nice contrast to the milk so you can see how well it is textured.Would buy this product again.

Nice looking jug and perfect size for texturing flat white milk. I found it easier to get the texture right to make a good coffee and perfect my latte art. It seems that the shape works better than the standard straight sided stainless steel jugs.