Bartalks Bean Talk - Coffee Podcast

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...

What does this year have in store for the espresso lover? This is what I think we can look forward to. Win free beans with our monthly giveaway. UK residents only, no purchase necessary - this is just a bit of fun. Register on our website 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! Or, use the code BT10 at checkout on the peaberrycoffee.co.uk website. https://peaberrycoffee.co.uk/?ref=pa41xj49gv

This year Mazzer has launched some of the most exciting grinders of any company, such as their lust-worthy ZM Plus. But the biggest surprise was the release of a hand grinder and not just a copy of existing designs, but a thoughtful, ground-up re-thinking of what a hand grinder should be. We announce the winner of this months kilo of beans - the super-amazing Peaberry Burundi Masenga. Peaberry coffee has kindly given us a special coupon code where you can get 10% off all coffee. Use code BT-DEC or head over to https://bartalks.net and click on the Ad in the right sidebar to get the code automatically applied. Bartalks earns a commission on any purchases. We're grateful to Peaberry and to you! If you want to read my written opinion of the Mazzer Omega grinder. https://bartalks.net/new-mazzer-omega-is-a-premium-and-innovative-hand-grinder/

This year Mazzer has launched some of the most exciting grinders of any company, such as their lust-worthy ZM Plus. But the biggest surprise was the release of a hand grinder and not just a copy of existing designs, but a thoughtful, ground-up re-thinking of what a hand grinder should be. We announce the winner of this months kilo of beans - the super-amazing Peaberry Burundi Masenga. Peaberry coffee has kindly given us a special coupon code where you can get 10% off all coffee. Use code BT-DEC or head over to https://bartalks.net and click on the Ad in the right sidebar to get the code automatically applied. Bartalks earns a commission on any purchases. We're grateful to Peaberry and to you! If you want to read my written opinion of the Mazzer Omega grinder. https://bartalks.net/new-mazzer-omega-is-a-premium-and-innovative-hand-grinder/

You asked me to explain why I didn't want the Mahlkonig X54, so this week, I go through the list of reasons why it's not the right fit for me. This is NOT a review! For some people the positives will outweigh the negatives of this machine. But there are some issues that have been mentioned in reviews, and there are also some things I don't like, which I've not seen mentioned anywhere.   Enter our free prize draw and win 1KG of FREE beans - UK residents only please. https://bartalks.net/giveaway

You asked me to explain why I didn't want the Mahlkonig X54, so this week, I go through the list of reasons why it's not the right fit for me. This is NOT a review! For some people the positives will outweigh the negatives of this machine. But there are some issues that have been mentioned in reviews, and there are also some things I don't like, which I've not seen mentioned anywhere.   Enter our free prize draw and win 1KG of FREE beans - UK residents only please. https://bartalks.net/giveaway

If you've been wondering about puck screens, so have we! I've tried one and give my thoughts. .Max and I probably aren't going to agree on this. For a chance to win the free Kilo of Beans (UK Residents only). Head over to https://bartalks.net/giveaway It's free, no purchase necessary and we don't share your data.

If you've been wondering about puck screens, so have we! I've tried one and give my thoughts. .Max and I probably aren't going to agree on this. For a chance to win the free Kilo of Beans (UK Residents only). Head over to https://bartalks.net/giveaway It's free, no purchase necessary and we don't share your data.

I don't know why this machine has not had the attention, I believe it deserves. Right now it's so cheap that it might make a better starter machine than the Gaggia Classic Pro, or small office espresso machine. All that and this weeks news plus a new giveaway announced! Go here to register to win a kilo of the amazing Burundi Mesanga coffee from Peaberry Roasters https://bartalks.net/giveaway/ 

I don't know why this machine has not had the attention, I believe it deserves. Right now it's so cheap that it might make a better starter machine than the Gaggia Classic Pro, or small office espresso machine. All that and this weeks news plus a new giveaway announced! Go here to register to win a kilo of the amazing Burundi Mesanga coffee from Peaberry Roasters https://bartalks.net/giveaway/ 

In today's show - what happened at the coffee shop innovation expo, and our favourite announcements from Host Milano 2021

In today's show - what happened at the coffee shop innovation expo, and our favourite announcements from Host Milano 2021

If you're still using the basket that came with your espresso machine, the last thing on your upgrade list might be the basket. How much difference can it realistically make? Or is it just a bunch of hogwash. We've done the research and tried a few. This is what we think. To enter our competition to win a free 1kg bag of the fantastic La Perla Negra Coffee Beans, go to https://bartalks.net/giveaway. No purchase is necessary. UK RESIDENTS ONLY

If you're still using the basket that came with your espresso machine, the last thing on your upgrade list might be the basket. How much difference can it realistically make? Or is it just a bunch of hogwash. We've done the research and tried a few. This is what we think. To enter our competition to win a free 1kg bag of the fantastic La Perla Negra Coffee Beans, go to https://bartalks.net/giveaway. No purchase is necessary. UK RESIDENTS ONLY

How do you know when to change the temperature on your PID, and a short dive into the process with different group heads. To enter our competition to win a free 1kg bag of the fantastic La Perla Negra Coffee Beans, go to https://bartalks.net/giveaway. No purchase is necessary. UK RESIDENTS ONLY

How do you know when to change the temperature on your PID, and a short dive into the process with different group heads. To enter our competition to win a free 1kg bag of the fantastic La Perla Negra Coffee Beans, go to https://bartalks.net/giveaway. No purchase is necessary. UK RESIDENTS ONLY

The Nuova Simonelli Oscar II can now be bought at the same price as a Gaggia Classic Pro, but it's a smart modern HX machine with unbeatable steam power. There must be something wrong with it? Max and I both had one (OK, I had Max's for a bit), let's talk about this machine. To enter our competition to win a free 1kg bag of the fantastic La Perla Negra Coffee Beans, go to https://bartalks.net/giveaway. No purchase is necessary. UK RESIDENTS ONLY

The Nuova Simonelli Oscar II can now be bought at the same price as a Gaggia Classic Pro, but it's a smart modern HX machine with unbeatable steam power. There must be something wrong with it? Max and I both had one (OK, I had Max's for a bit), let's talk about this machine. To enter our competition to win a free 1kg bag of the fantastic La Perla Negra Coffee Beans, go to https://bartalks.net/giveaway. No purchase is necessary. UK RESIDENTS ONLY

A lot of people are getting into making coffee at home, but not sure where to start in buying quality beans. What does quality even mean, and are speciality beans really better than the ones you can buy in the supermarket? We chat about this and give some tips along the way to help you get started.

A lot of people are getting into making coffee at home, but not sure where to start in buying quality beans. What does quality even mean, and are speciality beans really better than the ones you can buy in the supermarket? We chat about this and give some tips along the way to help you get started.

Not everyone has thousands to blow, and if you're just getting started, you might be wondering if there's a way to get into espresso drinks without blowing your budget. If we had just £350 ($500) this is what we would buy. We're giving away a Peak Water Filter, Motta tamper and a distribution tool for free this month. No purchase necessary - https://bartalks.net/giveaway to enter. Each month is a new giveaway.

Not everyone has thousands to blow, and if you're just getting started, you might be wondering if there's a way to get into espresso drinks without blowing your budget. If we had just £350 ($500) this is what we would buy. We're giving away a Peak Water Filter, Motta tamper and a distribution tool for free this month. No purchase necessary - https://bartalks.net/giveaway to enter. Each month is a new giveaway.

Did they just blow their chance with their first prosumer model? We think they did, and we're going to discuss. Enter to win this months giveaway - a fantastic Peak Water filter, no purchase necessary, at: https://bartalks.net/giveaway

Did they just blow their chance with their first prosumer model? We think they did, and we're going to discuss. Enter to win this months giveaway - a fantastic Peak Water filter, no purchase necessary, at: https://bartalks.net/giveaway

In 2019 ECM showed off a new machine at a trade show. The Puristika is a small footprint single boiler machine with no steam wand. But, it has some features that make it an appealing choice for people like me - not least of which is the manual pressure twiddly knob. Grab yourself the chance to win an amazing Peak Coffee Water filter (UK Only) no purchase is necessary. Sign up using the link below. https://bartalks.net/giveaway/

In 2019 ECM showed off a new machine at a trade show. The Puristika is a small footprint single boiler machine with no steam wand. But, it has some features that make it an appealing choice for people like me - not least of which is the manual pressure twiddly knob. Grab yourself the chance to win an amazing Peak Coffee Water filter (UK Only) no purchase is necessary. Sign up using the link below. https://bartalks.net/giveaway/

Let's talk about thermal stability between the two, and what practical difference it makes if any to brewing espresso. The discussion gets quite technical at times, so if you don't like going deep, this might not be the right video for you. Grab yourself the chance to win an amazing Peak Coffee Water filter (UK Only) no purchase is necessary. Sign up using the link below. https://bartalks.net/giveaway/

Let's talk about thermal stability between the two, and what practical difference it makes if any to brewing espresso. The discussion gets quite technical at times, so if you don't like going deep, this might not be the right video for you. Grab yourself the chance to win an amazing Peak Coffee Water filter (UK Only) no purchase is necessary. Sign up using the link below. https://bartalks.net/giveaway/

Starbucks doesn't sell coffee. Even their 'coffee' contains hardly any coffee - just ask CEO Kevin Johnson - that's what he said on a Bloomberg interview in response to why an increase in Arabica prices won't affect them. The company sells sugar drinks packed with fast and addictive calories. If you want to argue their coffee is good, make a video of yourself casually sipping one of their espresso's without the milk and sugar, and see if you can keep that smile on your face. The company is so successful that it now buys 3% of the world's coffee. They are innovators and we agree with some of the ESG work. I also commend some of the brave political positions they take. But their drinks, often aimed at impressionable TikTokers, need to come with a health warning. We discuss! We announce the winner of the July, Kilo of Beans giveaway, and announce our new giveaway - this month grab yourself the chance to win an amazing Peak Coffee Water filter (UK Only) no purchase necessary. Sign up using the link below. https://bartalks.net/giveaway/

Starbucks doesn't sell coffee. Even their 'coffee' contains hardly any coffee - just ask CEO Kevin Johnson - that's what he said on a Bloomberg interview in response to why an increase in Arabica prices won't affect them. The company sells sugar drinks packed with fast and addictive calories. If you want to argue their coffee is good, make a video of yourself casually sipping one of their espresso's without the milk and sugar, and see if you can keep that smile on your face. The company is so successful that it now buys 3% of the world's coffee. They are innovators and we agree with some of the ESG work. I also commend some of the brave political positions they take. But their drinks, often aimed at impressionable TikTokers, need to come with a health warning. We discuss! We announce the winner of the July, Kilo of Beans giveaway, and announce our new giveaway - this month grab yourself the chance to win an amazing Peak Coffee Water filter (UK Only) no purchase necessary. Sign up using the link below. https://bartalks.net/giveaway/

This week we're chatting with a Bean Talk viewer Sergey from Tel Aviv about his Rocket R NINE ONE. Sergey upgraded from his previous Rocket R58 and first tried the CREM ONE before returning it for the new Rocket. This month we're giving away a brand new Peak Water filter kit - UK Mainland only. It's free, no purchase is necessary, just register at https://bartalks.net/giveaway/

This week we're chatting with a Bean Talk viewer Sergey from Tel Aviv about his Rocket R NINE ONE. Sergey upgraded from his previous Rocket R58 and first tried the CREM ONE before returning it for the new Rocket. This month we're giving away a brand new Peak Water filter kit - UK Mainland only. It's free, no purchase is necessary, just register at https://bartalks.net/giveaway/

We talk about our ideas on how espresso machine manufacturers can improve their designs. Listening to Bean Talk is like having coffee with a friend FREE COFFEE GIVEAWAY FOR UK RESIDENTS Enter your email or follow us on Instagram for a chance to win 1KG of this month's beans - The wonderful Ethiopian Farm to Home Coffee. Register for free and get a chance to win every month here: https://bartalks.net/giveaway/ Follow us on Instagram @the_bartalks and @farmtohomecoffee 00:02:18 Nespresso sued over patent 00:03:22 Farm to Home Coffee Giveaway 00:05:59 News - Uganda Coffee Export Record 00:06:48 News - Brazil's Crop Failure 00:09:55 The Ideas

We talk about our ideas on how espresso machine manufacturers can improve their designs. Listening to Bean Talk is like having coffee with a friend FREE COFFEE GIVEAWAY FOR UK RESIDENTS Enter your email or follow us on Instagram for a chance to win 1KG of this month's beans - The wonderful Ethiopian Farm to Home Coffee. Register for free and get a chance to win every month here: https://bartalks.net/giveaway/ Follow us on Instagram @the_bartalks and @farmtohomecoffee 00:02:18 Nespresso sued over patent 00:03:22 Farm to Home Coffee Giveaway 00:05:59 News - Uganda Coffee Export Record 00:06:48 News - Brazil's Crop Failure 00:09:55 The Ideas

Does bean size matter, and why are supermarket coffee beans so much cheaper than speciality coffee beans? We spill the beans. Enter our free kilo of beans giveaway here (UK residents only): https://bartalks.net/giveaway/ Thanks for Farm to Home Coffee for the beans this month - follow them on Instagram at @farmtohomecoffee and bartalks at @the_bartalks 00:00:11 Introduction 00:09:40 Farm to Home Coffee Giveaway 00:18:24 Coffee Grades 00:23:47Size of the bean 00:26:58 Defects in beans

Does bean size matter, and why are supermarket coffee beans so much cheaper than speciality coffee beans? We spill the beans. Enter our free kilo of beans giveaway here (UK residents only): https://bartalks.net/giveaway/ Thanks for Farm to Home Coffee for the beans this month - follow them on Instagram at @farmtohomecoffee and bartalks at @the_bartalks 00:00:11 Introduction 00:09:40 Farm to Home Coffee Giveaway 00:18:24 Coffee Grades 00:23:47Size of the bean 00:26:58 Defects in beans

Bean Talk is like having coffee with a friend and talking about making great coffee. FREE COFFEE GIVEAWAY FOR UK RESIDENTS Enter your email or follow us on Instagram for a chance to win 1KG of this month's beans - The wonderful Ethiopian Farm to Home Coffee. Register for free and get a chance to win every month here: https://bartalks.net/giveaway/ Follow us on Instagram @the_bartalks and @farmtohomecoffee This week, we are preparing to plumb in our Rocket R58 Espresso machine, and have quite a bit of preparation to do. Nick & Max talk about the coffees they're drinking: Farm to Home Coffee - Tanzanian - https://shortcut.bartalks.net/4-BA Peaberry Coffee - Finca El Marador - https://shortcut.bartalks.net/4-B9 Anvil Coffee - #3 - https://shortcut.bartalks.net/4-BB

Bean Talk is like having coffee with a friend and talking about making great coffee. FREE COFFEE GIVEAWAY FOR UK RESIDENTS Enter your email or follow us on Instagram for a chance to win 1KG of this month's beans - The wonderful Ethiopian Farm to Home Coffee. Register for free and get a chance to win every month here: https://bartalks.net/giveaway/ Follow us on Instagram @the_bartalks and @farmtohomecoffee This week, we are preparing to plumb in our Rocket R58 Espresso machine, and have quite a bit of preparation to do. Nick & Max talk about the coffees they're drinking: Farm to Home Coffee - Tanzanian - https://shortcut.bartalks.net/4-BA Peaberry Coffee - Finca El Marador - https://shortcut.bartalks.net/4-B9 Anvil Coffee - #3 - https://shortcut.bartalks.net/4-BB

Congratulations to Andrew McHugh who won our June beans giveaway. This month, you can win a Kilo of very special Ethiopian beans from Farm to Home Coffee. Head over to https://bartalks.net/giveaway/ and throw your name in the hat - no purchase necessary. If you want to check out Farm to Home Coffee's other beans, rush over to https://www.farmtohome.coffee/   1ZPresso JX Pro. I bought this from the nice folks at Sigma Coffee https://sigmacoffee.co.uk/ I've been using it alongside my expensive commercial grinder and now Max makes me take it apart.   01:00:11 Intro 01:00:38 Winner for June's Beans Giveaway 01:05:04 New Giveaway Announced - HometoCoffee 01:13:42 New Bean Givewaway - FarmtoHome 01:18:53 a good decafe capsule coffee 01:24:08 Coffee News 01:28:11 1zpresso JX Pro Hand Grinder 01:58:18 Closing Notes - Plumbing in water      

Congratulations to Andrew McHugh who won our June beans giveaway. This month, you can win a Kilo of very special Ethiopian beans from Farm to Home Coffee. Head over to https://bartalks.net/giveaway/ and throw your name in the hat - no purchase necessary. If you want to check out Farm to Home Coffee's other beans, rush over to https://www.farmtohome.coffee/   1ZPresso JX Pro. I bought this from the nice folks at Sigma Coffee https://sigmacoffee.co.uk/ I've been using it alongside my expensive commercial grinder and now Max makes me take it apart.   01:00:11 Intro 01:00:38 Winner for June's Beans Giveaway 01:05:04 New Giveaway Announced - HometoCoffee 01:13:42 New Bean Givewaway - FarmtoHome 01:18:53 a good decafe capsule coffee 01:24:08 Coffee News 01:28:11 1zpresso JX Pro Hand Grinder 01:58:18 Closing Notes - Plumbing in water      

This week we're talking about: - Starbucks in the news - The coffee max is loving right now - Nick's moving house mistakes - The Osma cold brew machine - We bought a new hand grinder   Last week to enter to win a kilo of beans from Peaberry. The Bilbao Colombian beans are great. No purchase necessary, but you must be in the UK to win. Enter here: https://bartalks.net/giveaway/

This week we're talking about: - Starbucks in the news - The coffee max is loving right now - Nick's moving house mistakes - The Osma cold brew machine - We bought a new hand grinder   Last week to enter to win a kilo of beans from Peaberry. The Bilbao Colombian beans are great. No purchase necessary, but you must be in the UK to win. Enter here: https://bartalks.net/giveaway/