La Marzocco is one of the most trusted brands in the world of coffee. When you walk into a cafe and you see a La Marzocco espresso machine on the counter, you know that the establishment takes its coffee seriously. La Marzocco equipment is an excellent investment for any coffee-serving establishment, and now, the most discerning home baristas can make a similar investment in the quality of their espresso. Introducing the La Marzocco Linea Mini R The La Marzocco Linea Mini R puts all the functionality, control and precision of a high-end commercial machine in the hands of the coffee lover at home. It is in fact a single group version of the La Marzocco Linea commercial range, just in a smaller, more colourful package made for kitchen counters, though it also can easily hold its own in lower-volume commercial environments. Despite its smaller size, the Linea Mini R includes features that would satisfy any cafe barista. You have precise pressure and temperature control with separate analogue gauges and PID technology. The espresso machine includes two boilers - one large one for steaming and one smaller boiler for the espresso extractions themselves, which allows temperature adjustments to take effect quickly and maintains ideal temperature stability. It features separate controls and wands for steam and hot water, as well as La Marzocco's famous brew paddle to pull your shots. This, in combination with a two valve pre-infusion system which facilitates soft saturation, will ensure optimal extractions. Finishing touches like a magnetically connected, easy to remove drip tray, an ample 2.5L water reservoir, a tamper and milk frothing pitcher included in the box, and barista lights to illuminate your shots ensure that your Linea Mini R will be a pleasure to use. What’s new with the Linea Mini R The Linea Mini R is an evolution of the original Linea Mini, and sports a handful of form and function updates that make an already excellent machine even more impressive. Beginning with aesthetics, the Mini R’s side panels slant slightly more forwards than before, giving the already striking machine an even more eye-catching silhouette. On painted models, the front panel now matches the general body colour (where before it was typically chrome), rendering it more aesthetically consistent. In terms of build, the Linea Mini R is actually made with slightly lower gauge steel than the classic Mini. Rest assured that it still feels just as solid as always, but now takes less time to get up to temperature. Regarding functional differences, the Mini R has a host of new quality of life features. There’s now an easy-to-read shot timer above the classic brew paddle, which, along with the steam and hot water knobs, is made with soft-touch plastic hardware that remains easy to grip even with wet hands. The insulated stainless steel steam wand remains cool to the touch and features a polymer tip to prevent scalding when wiping down, though you can swap it out for the included spare steel tip if you like to live on the edge a little. For those same committed espresso enthusiasts, there’s also a dial atop the Mini R that lets you tinker with pump pressure for extraction experimentation. You can also play around with your brewing variables like temperature, steam pressure and pre-infusion via the La Marzocco Home app, with which you can additionally configure advanced convenience features like an automated start-up/shut-down schedule. With an iconic design, quality build, and a bevy of coveted features and high-end specs, the Linea Mini R is arguably the gold standard for modern prosumer espresso machines, guaranteed to consistently deliver quality coffee and catch all eyes in the room while it’s at it. La Marzocco Linea Mini R - Available In Multiple Colours With all its functionality and La Marzocco's classic style, the home barista also has the option of choosing among a range of different colours for their coffee brewing center piece. When you make an e