La Marzocco Linea Mini R – Dual Boiler Espresso Machine with Integrated Group Head
Six cappuccinos after dinner, one after another: the 3-litre steam boiler delivers, the cool-touch wand stays cool on the outside.
The Linea Mini R, often simply called Linea Mini, is La Marzocco's Linea Classic in a format for the kitchen. Built in Scarperia near Florence, with an integrated group head, two PID-controlled boilers, a group cap from the commercial machines, shot timer, brew-by-weight compatibility and a new pre-infusion system. Coffee Coaching Club is a partner of La Marzocco: you can buy the Mini R from us in Switzerland directly online.
What is new about the Linea Mini R?
Design and workflow
Updated aesthetics with the Della Pietra curve by designer Stefano Della Pietra, soft-touch components and workflow features such as an integrated timer, brew-by-weight, a new pre-infusion system and easy pump pressure adjustment.
Compatible with brew-by-weight scales
The Mini R is compatible with La Marzocco's brew-by-weight scales.
Pre-infusion system
A new two-valve system provides gentle pre-wetting (soft saturation) and has a self-cleaning flow restrictor.
The integrated group head
On the Mini R, brew boiler and group head are directly connected and PID-controlled. Unlike an E61, no water circulates through a heavy metal head that first has to warm through. The brew temperature stays stable shot after shot. With both boilers on, the Mini R is ready after about 13 minutes according to the specification. We give it 5 minutes more; in our experience the espresso tastes better then.
Coffee contains more than 800 aroma compounds. Which of them end up in the cup also depends on how constant the temperature remains during extraction. We observe that group heads of this design deliver a more refined aroma profile than an E61, regardless of the heating system. Others see it differently. Our opinion is one of many.
The 3-litre steam boiler
This is where the Mini R differs most clearly from the Micra: a 3 L instead of a 1.6 L steam boiler. You steam milk for several cappuccinos in a row, with lasting steam power. The cool-touch steam wand with PEEK tip stays cool on the outside, even when you steam several times in a row.
Brew-by-weight with the Acaia Lunar
Since March 2026, an Acaia Lunar can be connected to the Mini R via Bluetooth. To do this, you buy the Connected Scale licence once in the La Marzocco app, which also guides you through the firmware update. According to La Marzocco, this takes about five minutes. After that, the Lunar works like a La Marzocco Connected Scale: you set the target weight, for example 36 g, move the paddle, the shot timer runs along, and the machine stops the shot at the target weight. A predictive algorithm accounts for the final drips.
Compatible is the Acaia Lunar 2021 in the USB-C version (serial number AL008XXXXXXXX or higher). Older Lunar models with micro-USB cannot perform the upgrade. With a compatible Lunar you have a full espresso scale with app and flow rate display for any machine and, after the licence upgrade, brew-by-weight on the Mini R. Alternatively, the La Marzocco Connected Scale is available as a standalone scale. Without a licence or Connected Scale you stop the shot as usual with the paddle.
Extraction by weight ratio, with 1:2 as a starting point, not as a law, is the most reliable way to a consistent result. The bean, the humidity and you yourself are a little different every day, which is why no shot is like another.
Features
Dual boilers and PID temperature control
Two boilers and PID control for brew and steam boiler.
Easy pressure adjustment
You adjust the pump pressure easily directly on the machine; it is factory set to 9 bar.
Built-in shot timer
The timer starts with the shot and shows its running time.
Rinse mode
A rinse mode for easy and quick cleaning.
Auto backflush and standby
Automatic backflushing and an adjustable standby mode for maintenance.
Barista lights
Dedicated barista lights illuminate the work area and the extraction.
Group cap from the commercial machines
The group cap is adopted from La Marzocco's commercial machines.
Semi-automatic paddle
A manual paddle with electronic pre-infusion, inspired by La Marzocco machines of the 1970s.
Cool-touch steam wand
The steam wand with PEEK tip stays cool on the outside.
La Marzocco Home App
In the app you set, among other things, the brew temperature and control pre-infusion, auto backflush, rinse mode and standby.
Hybrid mode for plumbed machines
When plumbed in, the Mini R combines the classic pre-infusion with line pressure and the new pre-infusion system.
Extended pre-infusion
Pre-infusion can be individually extended to up to 99 seconds.
Why a Mini R?
Nobody needs a La Marzocco. For the large majority, a Linea Micra brings just as much joy, and machines from ECM or Rocket Espresso also make excellent espresso. The Mini R is a different decision: the Linea shape on the counter, the paddle, a steam boiler for the whole table. Those who want it know why.
No espresso police: we adjust dose and grind size until it tastes right. Espresso is complex, but it is not rocket science.
At a glance
| Manufacturer | La Marzocco, Scarperia near Florence, Italy |
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| Machine type | Dual boiler with integrated group head |
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| Temperature control | PID for brew and steam boiler |
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| Heat-up time | About 13 minutes with both boilers (specification), we recommend 5 minutes more |
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| Steam boiler | 3 L |
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| Pump | Internal rotary pump |
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| Pump pressure | Adjustable directly on the machine, factory set to 9 bar |
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| Portafilter | Convertible portafilter (single, double, bottomless) |
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| Steam wand | Cool-touch with PEEK tip |
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| Pre-infusion | Two-valve system with soft saturation, self-cleaning flow restrictor, up to 99 seconds |
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| Shot timer | Integrated |
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| Brew-by-weight | Compatible with La Marzocco Connected Scale or Acaia Lunar 2021 (USB-C, AL008+) with Connected Scale licence |
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| Water reservoir | 2.5 L |
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| Plumbed connection | Optional, with hybrid mode |
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| Operation | Paddle, La Marzocco Home App |
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| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 36.0 × 38.0 × 54.0 cm |
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| Weight | 30 kg |
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| Voltage | 220–240 V, single phase |
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| Power | Max. 1770 W (220 V) to 2100 W (240 V) |
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| Colours available from us | Matte black, white, grey, cream, brushed steel, red, yellow, light blue, blue |
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Who is the Mini R for?
For everyone who drinks espresso and milk drinks alike, regularly prepares for several people or wants brew-by-weight on the machine. The Micra is more compact and lighter, the Mini R has the larger steam boiler and more workspace. The differences are shown in our comparison Micra vs. Mini R vs. GS3 and the article Linea Micra vs. Linea Mini R.
Our advice tool shows which machine and grinder suit you. A free consultation in the showroom, by phone or online helps narrow down the choice. You can test several machines side by side in the espresso machine and grinder comparison in the showroom, an option, not a requirement.
What goes with it?
Grinders: For everyone who wants to grind affordably and precisely: the VS3 from Varia. If you want more scope: the VS6 from Varia, the EG-1 from Weber Workshops or the Lagom P80 from Option-O.
Scales: For everyone who wants to weigh affordably and precisely: Normcore. For brew-by-weight on the Mini R: the Acaia Lunar in the USB-C version.
Tamper and puck preparation: Normcore or the Really Nice Tamper from Weber Workshops. For airtight bean storage: Airscape. For your coffee water: the mineral concentrates from Apax Labs. Background on extraction, temperature and particle size in our sensory world.
Ordering and delivery
You order the Linea Mini R directly online. We deliver throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2–4 working days, Click & Collect is possible in Bern, Gerberngasse 44 and Zurich, Hagenholzstrasse 50b. Financing available. The conditions for the introductory course with a machine purchase are further down this page. We answer questions at [email protected], by phone during business hours or at coffeecoachingclub.ch.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Mini R and the Micra?
The Micra is more compact (29 cm wide, 19 kg) than the Mini R (36 cm wide, 30 kg). The Mini R has a larger steam boiler (3 L instead of 1.6 L), a larger water reservoir (2.5 L instead of 2 L), an integrated shot timer and is compatible with brew-by-weight scales. With both boilers on, the Micra is ready after about 5 minutes according to the specification, the Mini R after about 13 minutes.
Can I see the product before buying?
In our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) we show a large selection, but not the entire range. Write to us before your visit at [email protected] and we will check whether the Mini R is on site.
How does brew-by-weight work with the Mini R?
An Acaia Lunar 2021 with USB-C (serial number AL008XXXXXXXX or higher) becomes a brew-by-weight scale for the Mini R with the one-time Connected Scale licence from the La Marzocco app. You set the target weight, move the paddle, and the machine stops at the target weight. Older Lunar models with micro-USB cannot be upgraded. Alternatively, there is the La Marzocco Connected Scale. Without a scale you stop the shot manually with the paddle.
Can I connect the Mini R to a plumbed water supply?
Yes, optionally. From the factory the Mini R works with the 2.5-litre reservoir. When plumbed in, the hybrid mode combines the classic pre-infusion with line pressure and the new pre-infusion system. We are happy to advise you on water filtration.
Where can I buy the La Marzocco Linea Mini R in Switzerland?
At Coffee Coaching Club, partner of La Marzocco: online with delivery throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein or with Click & Collect in Bern and Zurich.
Tip from the roastery: As a coffee roastery, we roast dense and full-bodied for the large majority. For cappuccino in the showroom we reach for Nutty Delight, nutty and round, for straight espresso for Cozy Chocolate, dense and chocolatey. Very Nutty brings maximum body without acidity. If you want to discover something fruity, you will find it in Wild Peach. Any other bean you enjoy is just as right. This is our recommendation, one of many.
