Hartwick Steamline Milk Pitcher

A plain, well-made 600 ml steel pitcher that does everything the expensive ones do except cost more. The body tapers so a whirlpool forms easily during steaming — keep the wand tip just off-center, near the surface for the first few seconds to stretch the milk, then deeper to roll it smooth. The standard pour spout handles cappuccinos and lattes fine; it is a touch wider than latte-art competition spouts, so very fine patterns take more care. Single-wall steel means you can judge temperature with a palm on the base: when it is just too hot to hold comfortably, you are near the 60-65 °C target and it is time to stop. Dishwasher safe, dent-resistant gauge steel, no branding on the body.