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Spout type (standard, sharp/tulip)
Different spout profiles — wide standard spouts for big pours, sharp/tulip spouts for precision latte art.
Category: Milk & Latte Art
Different jug spout profiles. Standard spouts are wide and rounded — good for big, bold pours. Sharp or tulip spouts are narrow with a sharp pour tip — designed for fine detail in latte art.
Why it matters — Spout shape directly affects what kind of pour you can produce. A sharp spout lets you draw delicate rosetta wiggles or hairline detail; a standard spout pours wider bands and bolder shapes.
Good to know
- Many baristas own both — a standard jug for daily milk drinks, a sharp/tulip jug for competition or showpiece pours.
- Some specialty pitchers (the JIBBIJUG, Espro Toroid) feature unusually shaped spouts designed to favour specific pour styles.
Related: Milk Pitchers