Gevi Espresso Machine 20 Bar with Grinder Professional Espresso Maker with 35 Precise Grind Settings Burr Coffee Grinders

I have been talking about purchasing an espresso machine and researching them for a while. I love good strong flavorful coffee without grounds or gritty residue!!! The machine I ultimately want is the retro stainless steel Smeg but at around $820.00 it was more than I was willing to shell out seeing that I have never used an espresso machine before... so I decided to try a less expensive machine. I live in a small place (399 sq ft) so real estate is at a premium. With that being said any machine I purchase must be: low profile, simple to use / clean, decent quality, and stylish looking. I read reviews the good and bad ones then weigh the pros and cons. I decided the Gevi Espresso machine would fit my requirements and provide me with the opportunity to learn and practice my skills. Purchased on Feb 23rd and delieved Feb 25th and used the first time on Feb26th of 2022. So far I have not been dissapointed in this small but powerful machine and these are things I have learned in the past 7 days: 1. Purchase a 12 oz stainless steel frothing container. I am using a 20oz and it is too deep for the 1/4 cup of milk I use to froth. So now waiting for the arrival of my 12oz container. 1a. Purchase 12oz cups designed for cappucinnos or 2.5oz for espresso. American sized cups (bigger the better) do not work nor should they if you are looking for a true Italian experience. 2. This machine heats up fast and can produce a wonderful 1 or 2 shot espresso in no time. I estimate under 5 minutes when starting from cold. Way less then that when it is heated up. 3. The color, texture, taste and crema of the espresso is perfect for my all time favorite Iced Vanilla Almond Milk latte with double shot! But then I make my almond milk from scratch. 3a. Using an Espresso Powder is essential... do not use grounds the taste, texture and crema is non-exisitent if you use coffee grounds! Currently my two favorites are Illy or Medaglia D'Oro both DARK ROAST. 3b. The only negative thing I can say is the tamper/scoop is plastic. I use a separate metal tamper and coffee scoop. But those are my preferences. 4. If I want a hot cup of cappuccino it suggests steam/froth first but I prefer making th espresso first and steam milk second. That way I do not have to cool down the machine before making the espresso. It isn't a big deal but it works for me. 5. The steam/froth feature is killer and works well with whole milk & lactose free whole milk. I have not tried steaming my homemade almond milk yet so I cannot comment of milk alternatives as of yet. 6. I love the pressure gauge on the front which tells me if I am in the sweet spot for pulling shots! Simply brilliant. So there you have it. An initial review of my very first espresso machine. So far on a scale of 1 to 10 - I rate this machine a 10 for simplisity, functionality, quality, looks, and ease of cleaning. If anything changes I will return and update this review. Read more

FACTOID on CAPACITY ("Cups"): So much ambiguity about HOW MUCH IT MAKES. I measured it precisely. If you fill the provided pitcher with water to the "MAXIMUM" fill line ... that is 20 or 21 ounces. THEREFORE it is 2 1/2 cups (almost exactly) if you are putting 8 oz in each cup. [Some reviews mention 4 or 5 cups. That would ONLY be if they are using 4 or 5 oz MINI SIZED, cute, Coffee Cups.] This confusion is COMMON in the coffee makers manufacturing industry (both China made and Made in USA). So this Is to set the record straight. I GIVE IT 5 STARS BECAUSE ... 1. Looks Good (red one) and NOT TOO BIG (bulky). 2. Use & Operation is typical; it is intuitive and easy to use. ONE TOP lifts for adding BOTH coffee and water [it replaces one that had 2 tops to open; one to put coffee in and another for water ... an unnecessary wasted time and motion.] 3. The water pour-in area is wide open making easy to pour a the crafe of water in w/o spill (unlike one it replaces, that cost 1/2 as much, so an upgrade here). IMPORTANT TIP: use finger trigger to LIFT LID on POT as you pour (for pouring water in and for pouring coffee out; this eliminates spillage some complained about). 4. Comes with nice permanent filter; goes in and fits nicely. 5. It has only one button and one light ... ah ... SIMPLICITY! [Push button for on and lights up; push again and goes off and light goes out.] 6. Manual is pretty good, written in china with bad English but not to bad as not to be understood. 7. RE: Ration (Coffee to Water)? Not found. Comes with scooper. I am using 2 heaping scoops to a pot. 8. Comes complete with the REUSUAGLE filter basket (has nice with little handle, clicks into place nicely when seated). 9. Looks good in red, black and disco trim (they call it; a chrome looking band around it.) 10 Top opens and closes nicely with one hand (some, like my last 2 others need 2 hands to hold while opening or do not close right). 11. Used for a month now: tastes and works fine (including the auto-off timer). 12. Claims to be "5 cups" ... and crafe is so marked. Bull! it is just 2 cups sized (based on a normal sized, not oversized mug). NOTE: All coffee maker manufacturers use their own crazy "cups count" calculation methodologies, so NEVER trust the stated "number of cups" ratings. If you got 5 cups out of this max brew, you would be using VERY DAINTIEST of cups (Queens tea perhaps). 13. Makes tVERY HOT COFFEE (good for me). 14. Water level window on side not good; like so many too dark to see contrast and tell how much water is in the water tank (unless use a flashlight or other very bright, direct light to read it). 15. I don't consider myself an expert "coffee taster." But, for me, the result is good tasting coffee! 16. Mid-Stream Coffee Pour function works very well. AUTO SHUT OFF FEATURE. Fact is: it has a preset keep-warm timer; it automatically shuts off in about one hour; it keeps coffee warm for that time. It has only one button/setting: ON or OFF. It has only ONE LIGHT (red one). So, you press start button & red light comes on ... light STAYS ON stays on during brewing AND ALSO throughout the WARM-KEEPING-time. The light goes off at expiration of keep warm time. THE MANUAL IS DEFiCIENT ... 1) NO MENTION of the AUTO SHUT-OFR feature and (2) UNCLEAR ON NUMBER OF CUPS. ITs GREAT. Looks good, compact, simple operation and functions well. COMPARISON to OTHER COFFEE MAKERS ... It is better than my last 3 other brands (including horrible and expensive Black and Decker, a Mr Coffee and some other brands; Those had many features and many problems. This is ultimate in Turn on and makes your coffee and keeps it warm and lets you pour a cup midstream while brewing and keeps it warm about an hour. What else is needed? BEST TIP: You do NOT need to pour slowly (to prevent spill) from the cafe if you just push the provided top opener (i.e. lifts the top and holdes it open) when pouring water in or coffee out. SO SIMPLE. Read more

I'm a beginner in this espresso world. I'm learning watching videos and asking chat gpt. I can't seem to get a 1:2 shot in this machine. Still makes good coffee but the amount of liquid to ground coffee seems off. Porta filter only fits 14 grams of coffee so I should get 28 grams of liquid but I always get much more. I tried stopping it when it reaches 28 grams but I don't like the flavor. I'm still enjoying the machine because it's a very good buy and a decent beginner setup. It's easy to use and frother works well. Update: I bought a bottomless porta filter but it doesn't work well because the grinder on it's finest setting doesn't grind coffee fine enough. At least that's the reason I was given. I'd have to buy an already fine ground coffee to try it. The machine isn't a true espresso machine it makes lungo. I put in 14g get 72g liquid. That's not an espresso. I have tried to stop it when the scale hits 28g but coffee is horribly bitter. Read more