Pichet Sicilia Ecru: How to Serve Water and Iced Tea
By Maison Sarah Lavoine | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to use the Pichet Sicilia Ecru for water and iced tea, with practical steps for filling, serving, and caring for this glass pitcher.
Quick answer
Use the Pichet Sicilia Ecru as your everyday glass pitcher: fill it with water or iced tea, serve from the dinner table, and hand-wash it promptly to keep the bicolor finish and graphic handle looking their best.
Why the Pichet Sicilia Ecru suits both water and iced tea
The Pichet Sicilia Ecru is designed as a broc (pitcher) with a vintage 1960s silhouette, a bicolor look, and a graphic handle. That makes it a natural fit for a water pitcher for the dinner table and for serving iced tea in a pitcher. The wide body holds enough for several glasses, while the handle helps you pour steadily.
Because the catalog does not specify a capacity or whether the pitcher is dishwasher-safe, treat it as a hand-wash item and check the size options before buying if you need a precise volume for a large gathering.
One practical limitation to plan around
The Pichet Sicilia Ecru is made for cold or room-temperature drinks. Avoid pouring boiling water directly into it, and do not use it for stove-top heating. If you want hot tea, brew it separately and let it cool before adding it to the pitcher.
How to use the Pichet Sicilia Ecru step by step
- Rinse and check before first use: Wash the pitcher by hand with warm, mild soapy water, then rinse thoroughly. Check the handle and rim for any chips before filling. A quick chip check prevents a leak or break at the table.
- Fill with cold or room-temperature drinks: Pour water, iced tea, or other cold beverages into the pitcher, leaving about 2 cm of space below the rim to avoid spills when carrying. Never pour boiling liquid directly into the pitcher; let hot tea cool first.
- Add ice and garnish thoughtfully: Add ice cubes and lemon slices or mint just before serving. Do not pack the pitcher tightly with ice, as it can make pouring messy. For iced tea, brew it double-strength and chill it before pouring over ice so the drink does not taste watery.
- Carry it with both hands: Support the base with one hand and hold the handle with the other when moving the full pitcher from kitchen to table. Set it down gently on a coaster or trivet to protect surfaces.
- Pour steadily and return the lid or cover: Tilt the pitcher slowly and pour into glasses held close to the spout. If your pitcher came with a lid, replace it between pours to keep drinks fresh. Avoid pouring the last few drops forcefully; stop before the pitcher is empty to prevent splashing.
- Hand-wash and dry promptly: After use, empty the pitcher, hand-wash with mild soap, rinse, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not leave it soaking or put it in the dishwasher unless the care label explicitly says it is safe. Prompt drying prevents water spots and protects the bicolor finish.
Product facts
- Pichet Sicilia - Ecru: The Pichet Sicilia Ecru is a bicolor pitcher with a graphic handle, inspired by vintage 1960s jugs. The handle gives you a firm grip when pouring for guests, and the bicolor finish makes it presentable enough to go straight from kitchen to table.
Pichet Sicilia - Ecru
