Max is back for a short conversation on lever machines and whether there is still a point to them. I admit I'm slightly fascinated by the Profitec Pro 800, but can they still compete with the electronic pressure profiling of other modern machines?

I bought the Lagom P64 in January, and today I'm going to explain what led me to this grinder when there's so many other good one's on the market. But, there's one big problem. I still haven't received it! If you're in the UK and want to try some of my favourite coffees who support this network: Use code 'BT10' to get 10% discount of every coffee order from these great independent roasters below. Peaberry Coffee https://peaberrycoffee.co.uk/?ref=pa41xj49gv Carvetii Coffee https://www.carvetiicoffee.co.uk/?ref=1PIclLUVJrYE0s Enter to win free beans each month from these roasters - UK RESIDENTS ONLY! Register at www.bartalks.net/giveaway. No purchase necessary.

LELIT has been acquired by Breville for $113m and I believe this is significant. This week, we'll explain what I think Breville's plan is, what this, along with their earlier purchase of Baratza grinders, will mean in terms of the product line up.

Do not listen to this if your credit card is within reach. Today, I'm talking about three espresso machines that I'd love to own, if money was no object.

Max is back on the show to talk about 3 coffee events coming up over the next month. I'm attending all of them so if you're going, let me know and we'll meet up.

This is the video I've been putting off making for months. I've decided to come clean and show you some embarrassing things I do when making espresso. There might also be some useful tips. If you're in the UK and want to try some of my favourite coffees who support this network: Use code 'BT10' to get 10% discount of every coffee order from these great independent roasters below. Peaberry Coffee https://peaberrycoffee.co.uk/?ref=pa41xj49gv Carvetii Coffee https://www.carvetiicoffee.co.uk/?ref=1PIclLUVJrYE0s Enter to win free beans each month from these roasters - UK RESIDENTS ONLY! Register at www.bartalks.net/giveaway. No purchase necessary.

I love this grinder, with a couple of exceptions. I've run over 4,000 shots through this baby. My review differs a little from others I've seen out there. But now I'm buying a new grinder. Let me explain. If you're in the UK and want to try some of my favourite coffees who support this network: Use code 'BT10' to get 10% discount of every coffee order from these great independent roasters below. Peaberry Coffee https://peaberrycoffee.co.uk/?ref=pa41xj49gv Carvetii Coffee https://www.carvetiicoffee.co.uk/?ref=1PIclLUVJrYE0s Enter to win free beans each month from these roasters - UK RESIDENTS ONLY! Register at www.bartalks.net/giveaway. No purchase necessary.

A break from our normal show, this week we're looking at great chocolate that coffee lovers will appreciate, as will that special person in your life as we lead into Valentines day.

Italy just applied to UNESCO to give the 'Italian Espresso' cultural heritage status. But what makes an Italian Espresso? Let's talk about it.

The Linea Mini makes just as good coffee as it ever did. The problem La Marzocco has, is that the world has moved on and there's so many more great options for the price. For some, the Linea Mini will still be the right choice, but that group is shrinking, and a new phone app and colour, just isn't going to be enough to win over our hard-earned cash. Could La Marzocco consider making a clearer separation between a home user machine and leaving the commercially certified version for the GS3? Enter to win free beans each month on our giveaway - UK RESIDENTS ONLY PLEASE https://bartalks.net/giveaway/ If you want 10% off one of my favourite roasters in the UK use our affiliate link below. Bookmark it, because it's 10% off every order! https://peaberrycoffee.co.uk/discount...