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I purchased the 12oz. size of this frothing pitcher to use with a new espresso machine. I’m a little neurotic about quality and price. Twenty two years ago I spent over $100 on a stainless steel kettle for heating water on the stove. It has been worth every cent and more. I spent definitely too much time on Amazon looking for a frothing pitcher. So, I want to save you the same trouble. If you want excellent quality at a fantastic price – buy this.

This Star pitcher is much less expensive than many others and I am pleasantly surprised with its quality. First, it is constructed with heavy stainless steel. It has a very sturdy feel. The handle appears to be well attached with through and through rivets that are barely detectable from the inside of the pitcher – just enough for me to visually tell how the handle was attached. This pitcher is not likely to break with normal (or even a bit rough) use.

The pitcher was well packed and boxed. It arrived undamaged even though the USPS delivery person tossed it about 20 feet from the sidewalk onto my front porch where it slide into the side of the house with a significant thump. I happened to be sitting in my living room at the time, saw what happened and immediately went out to get the package. The mail carrier was pretty sheepish when he saw me and scurried off to his truck but the pitcher was completely undamaged – so A+ for packaging. Although I did not pay extra for fast shipping, the pitcher arrived in just a couple of days – more than a week early. A+ for efficiency. As soon as I placed my order, I got the confirmation from Amazon and another email from Star acknowledging my order, thanking me and attaching a little “How to” guide on using the pitcher to create awesome foam. Then, as soon as the pitcher arrived, I got another email from the company asking me if I had received it ok and inviting me to contact them with any questions or concerns. Another A+ for customer service.

The pitcher was completely as described. It has a finely polished outside surface with a brushed interior that seems to help with the frothing process. The package included the promised microfiber cloth for keeping the exterior of the pitcher fingerprint free. The cloth does that but I found a better use for it. I needed a cloth to clean my steam wand after frothing the milk. I wet the cloth, wrung it out and it was perfect for the job. I also discovered the cloth does not stain. Seriously. So I also now use it to clean the underside of espresso machine where the coffee was extracted. It cleans up the little bit of spattered coffee and grounds, and rinses clean. Fantastic bonus. A+ for added value.

The pitcher has clearly marked measurements inside on two sides. This is very useful for achieving consistent results and eliminating wasted milk. This is a feature not present on most other pitchers at this price point. My only suggestion would be to etch the measurements rather than print them but so far, not a problem. You probably don’t want to scrub the inside with anything abrasive to protect the measuring guide – but I don’t think you’ll need to.

The 12 oz size is fine for me and my espresso machine. You will be surprised at the small size but it holds exactly what it says. I usually heat up about 1/4 c of milk and foam it. You could certainly easily heat up 10 oz of milk but if you want to make significant foam, you’ll probably be limited to a max of 6-8oz of milk. If you are planning on heating and foaming milk for two large lattes, get a bigger size. This size will not work for that. People complaining about the size simply bought the wrong size.

So, how well does it produce nice creamy foam? A lot of this has to do with you and your espresso machine but this little pitcher will help you get the technique down. There is something about the shape of the pitcher and the brushed steel interior that seem to really facilitate the production of good quality foam. I use non-fat milk and after 5 days (once a day) of practice, I am able to produce cappuccino quantity good quality foam. The trick is to tip the pitcher at a slight angle so the steam pushes the milk in a circle and most importantly, just put the tip of the frothing wand into the milk and steam from the top. You’ll hear a change in tone when you’re at the right depth. I give this little pitcher another A for actual performance.

So, there you have it. Great pitcher, responsive company with excellent service and a very reasonable price. Go buy it!

I’ll update if my experience changes as I continue to use this.

I had to return another brand because it was too narrow at the top & the measurements were too difficult to see. This one is perfect.

Exactly what I needed. The scale on the inside keeps me from wasting milk when I make my coffee every morning.

I like this little frother pitcher. Perfect for making my at home latte for one. I have noticed that you MUST clean immediately and dry immediately after use for it not to rust. Wish it was more durable in that aspect to be able to air dry and not rust.

I used this pitcher only one time and it got rusted while the ad says it is stainless steel! I do not know why such a low-quality product got an “Amazon’s Choice” badge! I cannot trust Amazon’s reviews anymore! This product is the seventh product my husband and I have returned to Amazon for the last two months. I got totally disappointed with Amazon!