How the Five Compare on the Numbers
The five picks differ most in published capacity and included tools. The UMUACCAN pitcher is listed at 20.3 ounces, the largest figure among the five. The ZOWIE KING is listed at 20 ounces. The Amrules and Generic are each listed at 12 ounces. The HOFASON and De’Longhi are listed at 11.8 ounces. Three picks include a latte art pen: Amrules, UMUACCAN, and ZOWIE KING.
Weights range from 0.22 pounds on the HOFASON to 0.55 pounds on the ZOWIE KING. The De’Longhi jug is 0.37 pounds, the Amrules is 0.4 pounds, and the UMUACCAN is 0.53 pounds. The Adorever pitcher does not publish a weight. Published widths are 3.0 inches on the Adorever, 3.1 inches on the UMUACCAN, and 3.2 inches on the Amrules. The Generic, HOFASON, De’Longhi, ZOWIE KING, and Honeydak pitchers do not publish a width.
The table does not tell you how these pitchers pour, how the handles feel, or how the finishes hold up. It also does not state which dimension is the depth or the height of the object. The listing publishes a length, a width, and a height, and which of them is the depth or the height is not stated. For example, a pitcher’s 3.2 inch figure may be the span across the body or the height from base to rim.
Capacity and Batch Size
Smaller pitchers for single drinks
The HOFASON and De’Longhi pitchers are each listed at 11.8 ounces. The Amrules pitcher is listed at 12 ounces. These capacities are suited to steaming milk for one or two drinks at a time. The HOFASON features a non-stick Teflon coating and is stated as dishwasher safe. The De’Longhi jug has a convenient pour spout and is stated as compatible with all De’Longhi pump espresso makers.
The Amrules pitcher is also listed at 12 ounces and includes a 304 stainless steel latte art pen. It has a published width of 3.2 inches and a height of 3.54 inches. The manufacturer states the mouth is designed to facilitate milk pooling for a steady flow. None of these three picks publish a milliliter equivalent except the De’Longhi, which is listed at 350 milliliters.
Larger pitchers for multiple drinks
The UMUACCAN pitcher is listed at 20.3 ounces, the largest capacity among the five picks. It has double scale lines and includes a latte art pen. The manufacturer states the V-sharp mouth design prevents liquid leakage. The ZOWIE KING pitcher is listed at 20 ounces and has engraved measurement marks on both sides. It also includes a latte art pen. Both are suited to steaming milk for two or three drinks.
The ZOWIE KING pitcher is the heaviest pick at 0.55 pounds. The UMUACCAN is 0.53 pounds. Neither publishes a width. The UMUACCAN publishes a height of 4.3 inches and a depth of 3.1 inches. The ZOWIE KING publishes a height of 3.94 inches and a depth of 3.15 inches. The manufacturer does not state which dimension is the depth or the height of the object.
Materials and Finishes
Stainless steel grades and coatings
All five picks are made of 304 stainless steel. The Amrules pitcher has an external mirror finish and an internal hairline finish. The manufacturer states it is rust-resistant and resistant to deformation. The HOFASON pitcher has a non-stick Teflon coating and is stated as rust-proof, stain-proof, and crash-proof. The De’Longhi jug is described simply as stainless steel, without a grade or coating stated.
The UMUACCAN pitcher is stated as rust proof, stain proof, and heat resistant. The ZOWIE KING pitcher is stated as non-rust, anti-corrosion, and unbreakable for daily use. The manufacturer does not publish the thickness of the steel or the exact finish process for any of the five picks. The Generic pitcher has a matte black surface finishing and is stated as durable and stain resistant.
Measurement markings and pouring
The Amrules pitcher has laser printed scale marks inside without grooves. The UMUACCAN pitcher has double scale lines. The ZOWIE KING pitcher has engraved measurement marks on both sides. The HOFASON and De’Longhi pitchers do not state any measurement markings. The Generic pitcher has a measurement scale inside, but the manufacturer does not state whether it is printed or engraved.
Pouring features also differ. The Amrules pitcher has a smooth mouth designed to facilitate milk pooling. The UMUACCAN pitcher has a V-sharp mouth design. The ZOWIE KING pitcher has a narrow mouth design. The De’Longhi jug has a convenient pour spout. The HOFASON pitcher has a little spout. The manufacturer does not state the spout width or angle for any pick.
Which One Fits Your Kitchen
If you want a latte art pen included. The Amrules, UMUACCAN, and ZOWIE KING pitchers each include a latte art pen. The Amrules is listed at 12 ounces, the UMUACCAN at 20.3 ounces, and the ZOWIE KING at 20 ounces. Choose by the capacity you need.
If you own a De’Longhi espresso maker. The De’Longhi DLSC060 is the only pick stated as compatible with all De’Longhi pump espresso makers. It is listed at 350 milliliters and has a published depth and height of 1.55 inches each. It does not include a latte art pen.
If you want the lightest pitcher. The HOFASON pitcher is the lightest of the five picks at 0.22 pounds. It is listed at 11.8 ounces and has a non-stick Teflon coating. It does not include a latte art pen and does not publish a width.
If you need engraved measurement marks. The ZOWIE KING pitcher is the only pick with engraved measurement marks on both sides. It is listed at 20 ounces and includes a latte art pen. It is the heaviest pick at 0.55 pounds.
If you want a larger capacity with double scale lines. The UMUACCAN pitcher is listed at 20.3 ounces and has double scale lines. It includes a latte art pen and has a published height of 4.3 inches. It does not state machine compatibility.
What We Could Not Verify
Several figures are not published by the manufacturers. We list them here rather than estimate.
- The Generic pitcher does not publish width, depth, or height.
- The Honeydak pitcher does not publish width, depth, or height.
- The Adorever pitcher does not publish weight.
- The De’Longhi jug does not publish width.
- The ZOWIE KING pitcher does not publish width.
- None of the five picks state which published dimension is the depth or the height of the object.