Lelit Branded Jug with Latte Art Pen: Sizes and How to Use

By Bella Barista | Published: 2026-11-02

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to choose the right Lelit milk jug size and use the included latte art pen to steam and pour cleaner designs, with a step-by-step workflow.

Quick answer

Pick the smallest Lelit jug that holds enough milk for your drink—35cl for one small latte or flat white, 50cl for one or two standard lattes, and 75cl for two or more drinks—then steam in short bursts and use the latte art pen only after the pour to sharpen details.

Why jug size changes your pour more than your pen

A jug that is too large for the amount of milk you need makes it hard to keep the steam tip submerged at a consistent depth, so the foam can turn uneven before you start pouring. A jug that is too small forces you to stop and refill, which breaks the rhythm between steaming and pouring.

The Lelit Branded Jug comes in 35cl, 50cl, and 75cl capacities. Match the capacity to the number of drinks you are making in one session, not to the largest drink you might serve. If you usually make one 6–8oz latte, the 35cl jug gives you enough milk without leaving a large empty headspace.

Where the latte art pen helps—and where it does not

The included latte art pen is a detailing tool, not a substitute for good milk texture. Use it after you have poured the base shape to pull lines through foam, dot small hearts, or tidy the edges of a design. If the milk is too stiff or the pour was rushed, the pen will drag clumps rather than create clean lines.

Keep the pen clean and dry between uses. A wet or milk-coated tip can deposit droplets on the surface and blur the design you just poured.

Step-by-step: steam, pour, and detail with the Lelit jug

Match the jug to your drink count: Fill the jug to just below the spout base with cold milk. Use 35cl for one 6–8oz drink, 50cl for one large latte or two small drinks, and 75cl only when making two or more drinks in one steaming session. Checkpoint: the milk should fill roughly one-third to one-half of the jug—not less.
Steam in short bursts and watch the stretch: Purge the steam wand, then submerge the tip just below the milk surface. Open the steam for 2–3 seconds to introduce air, then raise the jug slightly to keep the tip submerged while creating a rolling vortex. Stop when the jug feels warm to the touch and the foam looks glossy, not stiff. Common mistake: leaving the tip too high for too long creates large bubbles that the pen cannot fix.
Swirl and settle before pouring: Tap the jug once on the counter and swirl for 5–10 seconds until the foam and milk are fully combined. If foam clings to the sides, swirl longer rather than adding more air. Checkpoint: the surface should look like wet paint, with no visible dry foam patches.
Pour the base shape first: Start with the jug high and a thin stream to set the canvas, then lower the spout close to the surface and pour steadily to let the foam fan out. Finish by lifting the jug to draw the stream through the center. Common mistake: pouring too fast at the start collapses the foam and leaves a flat white blob instead of a defined shape.
Use the latte art pen for final details: After the pour, dip the pen tip about 2–3mm into the foam and draw quick, light lines through the design. Wipe the pen clean and dry after each line to avoid dragging milk residue. Checkpoint: if the pen pulls up foam instead of leaving a clean line, the foam is too stiff—swirl and re-pour next time.

Product facts

Lelit Branded Jug with Latte Art Pen - 3 sizes: Stainless steel milk jug available in 35cl, 50cl, and 75cl capacities, supplied with a latte art pen. You can choose a capacity that matches your usual drink volume, and the pen lets you add detail after the pour without buying a separate tool.
Lelit Branded Jug with Latte Art Pen - 3 sizes