[54] Latte Art with Motta Pitcher (Motta Europa Pitcher review)

Pitcher Review - Motta Metallurgica Europa series pitcher ,World Championship equipment

This is an unboxing and 1st attempt.

** What is it? **

Motta Metallurgica Europa series pitcher 17 oz & 24 oz

This is considered a world class equipment used mainly in world latte art championship by a number of contestants and graders , judges that grade those who enters the contest, that includes famous barista Dritan Alsela whom from pictures & videos clearly shows this is one of his favorite pitchers when performing latte art. This pitcher originates & is made in Italy.

** My 2 cents **

After trying it out for a 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 or 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.