Coffee Appreciation

Pret make a lot of noise about their coffee, but every coffee I've ever had there has been burnt and generally unpleasant. I've frequently watched them open the steam valve into the milk and walk away.

thanks for sorting the coffee out (and showing me your big hot shiny machine)
had to lower the dose a fair bit (a good 5mm from top of basket after a light/medium tamp) but get a nice long consistent pour and masses of crema.

will get one of these sometime soon

What is it and is it any good? I'm in the market for a grinder and that looks like it might be a suitable size for my kitchen (the Silvia already dominates, not sure my flatmates will tolerate much more coffee paraphernalia on our already limited worksurface).