milk pitcher

Cream service container

A milk pitcher is a small container for serving milk or cream at the table, typically with a handle and a spout for pouring.

It's a staple of coffee and tea service: She filled the milk pitcher before the guests arrived.

In cafés, a milk pitcher is also the metal vessel used for steaming and frothing milk for espresso drinks.

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handle · spout · ceramic · fine china · froth · latte · latte art · coffee · morning coffee · coffee service · breakfast · breakfast table · table · white · dairy · vessel · steaming · china

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Opposites
container function

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cup · mug · goblet · tumbler · teacup

beverage service type

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Vessel for brewing grounds

teapot · water pitcher · punch bowl · carafe · coffee urn

liquid contents

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Vessel for brewing grounds

syrup dispenser · gravy boat · water carafe · wine decanter

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G