Gevi Espresso Machine with OPV, 20Bar Espresso Maker with Milk Frother Steam Wand, Dual Display, 58mm Portafilter, Stainless Steel Espresso Machines for Espresso/Latte/Cappuccino, White

I was quite excited to get offered this Gevi machine on Vine. I had previously bought one of those cheap entry level DeLonghi machines that was honestly awful, and then I bought a Gevi that was the same design as the DeLonghi that was definitely less awful. When I saw this come up, I knew that it'd be something good. Getting this machine in was quite an experience as it's wrapped in a number of big boxes and it's pretty weighty. I honestly got tired of taking things out of boxes by the time I got into the machine's actual box. I decided to read through the directions before using this machine and it seems pretty simple. My machine included 4 different filter baskets--2 single shots and 2 double shots, one each of single wall and double wall. I tried using the double wall first which honestly was a huge mistake. I do not recommend using the double wall at first as I was unable to get even a little coffee out of this basket. Once I switched to single wall it worked a lot easier. For beginners, definitely use the single wall. I will be honest--I have been struggling with this machine. I feel like I must tamp too hard or something. I use 18g in the basket for 2 shots for lattes and usually I have to run it for like 70+ seconds to get the amount of brew I need. I've never been an actual barista so I feel like I'm still learning. I've had this machine a week and I still am trying less/more tamping and different grinds to try to get what I need. I don't mind it, honestly. The reason I don't mind it so much--even the worst shot I've gotten from this machine has been better than the best one from my other cheapo machines. That's wild to think about! I can't believe the machine really does impact the flavor of the coffee, but it does. If you for some reason are looking at this vs a cheap machine, GET THIS. This is only a mid-range machine but the taste of coffee is so much better and you can learn a lot about the espresso process. You will likely only get better at brewing even if you struggle at first (like me). My favorite parts of this machine: +All parts that come in contact with heat seem to be metal. There is no annoying plastic insert in the portafilter like with cheaper machines! +The steam wand can dispense hot water on demand, which is great for tea etc. +The machine looks pretty with the white coated metal. Honestly, it's a bigger footprint on my counter but not enough to have to change things around. It's a great size. +The instructions are really educational (despite some little spelling errors). They really help you understand espresso +There are more options to brewing on this vs my cheaper machines. You can adjust the temperature if you want! You can run the brew process however long you need if you just hold the cup button. It's a lot more flexible. +The steam actually sits over the tray instead of hanging off the side. +The screen tells you how long it has run +It comes with a very nice milk jug for steaming, not a tiny one like sometimes you see but an actual large pitcher +It's really quiet overall! +It can turn all the way off vs being in an 'idle' mode like my old ones Things that make me go "hmm": -It's a touch screen. I'm worried it will get damaged somehow over time. -The bottom tray needs cleaned out as the excess water will backwash into it. That's it. Overall, I am so happy with this machine and I'm excited to keep using it to brew better and better espresso. I would recommend even to beginner espresso users.

First, I have to admit, my wife and I are what you might call coffee snobs. Some of our friends are into wine; we are into coffee. We buy green coffee beans that originate from several different countries in different parts of the world through an importer in Florida, have them shipped here to Ohio, blend them, and roast them ourselves, perhaps once a week, to get absolutely the freshest coffee possible, exactly to our liking. Obviously, we grind the beans right before we make the coffee, and have used a significant variety of espresso/cappuccino makers over the years. Let me say straight up, this machine makes a GREAT cup of espresso. One of the best I've used. The only reason it did not get a five-star rating is that this unit, as is frequently the case with others I have used, just doesn't give a good milk froth. In order to get that nice stiff frothed milk, it requires a well-designed frothing tip and a large volume of steam. On this unit, the frothing tip simply has several small holes at the end, which, in my experience, usually doesn't work very well. Also, the volume of steam, even on the high setting, is really not adequate. Nevertheless, I really do truly like this unit. It comes with four different baskets for the ground coffee. Two of them are "single wall," which are used to brew either one or 2 cups at a time. This is a really nice feature which allows you to completely fill the basket and be able to tamp down the grounds nicely, regardless of whether you are brewing one or 2 cups. There is also a pair of "double-walled" baskets, which significantly slow the passage of the water through the grounds, giving you a higher degree of extraction. There are actually three different ways to control the characteristics of your brew. First, obviously, you can use more or less coffee. The unit comes with a coffee measure, which is a reasonably good starting point for a single cup. Next, you can choose either the single-wall or double-wall basket to control how long the water is in contact with the grounds, giving you a higher or lower degree of extraction. Finally, you can preprogram the actual amount of water that passes through the grounds, giving you a stronger or weaker brew. I really love that degree of flexibility! I do not use the single-wall baskets at all, preferring the higher extraction and the greater degree of "crema" that you get with the double-wall basket. The frothing wand has three separate settings. Low, which I have not really found all that useful, and high, which you are probably going to use most of the time. There is also a setting to simply dispense hot water from the wand if you want to make some other beverage, like tea. The unit is very solidly made and is quite attractive. The stainless steel top gets quite warm during use and is a perfect place to set your cappuccino cups to preheat. So, final thoughts: if you are like my wife and prefer "dry" cappuccino with a lot of very stiff foam and very little liquid milk, you will probably be disappointed in this unit. I, on the other hand, am not as concerned with the stiffness of the foam but rather the flavor of the coffee and the steamed quality of the milk. For me, I love the unit, and if you are primarily an espresso drinker as opposed to cappuccino, I think you'll be very happy with this machine. A couple of hints: make sure you clean the steaming wand after each use. What I do is simply submerge the tip in a cup of water and run either steam or hot water through it. That keeps the steam holes clean, and it is then very easy to wipe the outside of the wand and get all the dried milk off. Also, clean the unit regularly with a good coffeepot cleaning solution. We live in an area with a relatively high mineral content in the water, which gives it a great flavor but can absolutely wreck the delicate plumbing on a unit such as this if it's not kept clean. Finally, if you really want a higher degree of froth to the milk, there is a neat little inexpensive battery-powered gadget available in most supermarkets that spins a springlike device around. After I steam the milk, I use this to add a little bit more froth, and my wife seems to be quite happy with it. Addendum: I had to go back and upgrade this rating to 5 stars. I've gotten a little better at frothing the milk, although it is still not as good as I would like. But after using this unit for a month now, the coffee is just SOOO good, and since I can't give it a 4 3/4 rating, I have to upgrade to 5-star.

I have had sometime to use this machine and can now give an accurate review. First, this machine has some guts to it. It is on the heavier side. But, it looks really nice sitting on the counter. It comes with everything you need. I like the fact that NONE of the accessories are cheap. They are nice, stainless steel. It comes with 4 grind cups. So, you can truly make your coffee exactly how strong you like it. The tamper has a nice weight to it, not the cheap plastic like you see with other machines. It also comes with the milk frother pitcher. It is also stainless steel. So, you don't have to try and find something suitable to use to make your foam. There is a learning curve to using this machine because it is not a cheap, entry level machine. But, after you get the hang of it, it is pretty easy to use. The coffee comes out at a nice hot temperature and tastes amazing! And as i stated before, it is a bigger machine. Clean up is pretty easy. While the grinds snap in tightly, it is not so tight that it is hard to remove. And since these parts are stainless steel, you can throw them right in the dishwasher. You can also use the frother to dispense hot water. This machine is multi-functional, making it the only machine you will ever need. And this is coming from someone who is incredibly picky about her coffee.

This is a very nice, heavy, well made espresso maker. First, let me just say, the only negatives are with the instruction manual. It was certainly not proofread by someone with English as their first language. It's certainly not anything that would keep you from understanding what's trying to be said, there's just a lot of typos and oddities with the words. Like I said, nothing too serious. The biggest issues are with some of the information stated in the instruction booklet, as far as procedures, and temperature settings. That specific information is just inaccurate. The two things I noticed were; 1) In the section called "Before First Use", on page 16 (see the picture) It's necessary to get water running through the system. Steps one and two are accurate, but steps three and four should be reversed. If you follow the directions exactly, step 3 says to press the steam button on the control panel, and then step 4 says to rotate the steam/water dial to the hot water position. If you do it that way, the machine will do a few things on the control panel, and then eject a bunch of steam from the bottom of the machine that comes out of the drip tray area, and show an error code, which is not defined anywhere in the instruction book. What you need to do to get hot water, is simply turn the steam/water dial to the hot water position when it's in it's normal brewing mode. DO NOT press the steam button on the control panel first. The only time you want to press the steam button on the control panel is when you want steam for the milk frothing wand. 2) When adjusting the brewing temperature (as stated on page 25 under the heading "Customizing Extraction Temperature") everything worked properly when following the instructions, but the temperatures stated in the instruction booklet (see the picture) did not match the temperatures that the machine itself displayed. Certainly not a big deal, but I'm sure the manufacturer would want to do something about it. Those two things are really the only negatives I can speak of. Now for the good stuff. The machine is very heavy duty, and heavy, and very clean looking and simple in design. Very elegant. It's really very simple to use. Starting with the portafilter, it is designed so that when you place it on your surface for loading your coffee grounds, it sits very stable. It's not quite level, but it works just fine resting on the surface. You don't need any special accessories to load the portafilter. Other espresso makers I've had have portafilters that are designed so poorly that you need to have some kind of a special accessory just to stabilize and load it. It comes with four different filter baskets. There's an additional paper insert with the instructions (see the picture) that clearly states the differences between the four filter baskets. There's basically two double wall baskets used for a single or a double shot, and then there's two perforated filter baskets similarly sized for single and double shots. The main difference between the two types is with the variations of how the machine will extract flavor, quantity, and give you the frothy head known as crema. Those filter baskets also have tapered sidewalls which makes knocking the spent coffee "puck" out super easy. All the other espresso portafilters I've had have basically straight side walls, and you have to scoop it out with a knife or bang it really hard a bunch of times to get the puck to come out. No issues like that at all with this portafilter basket set-up. They just pop out super simple with a gentle tap into your garbage. It also comes with its own tamper which is a very nice quality item. Not just some cheap plastic thing. This is solid aluminum. (See the picture) It's really nice looking. It comes with a frothing cup and a measuring scoop, a cleaning brush and a couple of little cleaning needles. It's extremely well equipped. The water reservoir is very nice and solid and easy to fill, and everything is very well thought out and of the highest quality. If you want a really clean, modern looking espresso maker, I would definitely recommend this unit. Knowing that the least expensive espresso makers out there are generally still going to be over $100, and they are not special at all, I think this one's actually a decent value when you consider the quality, and how complete the package is. You also have the ability to adjust the Brewing time, so you can get a higher yield out of each brewing cycle. That's real nice because I tend to drink my espresso more like you would a cup of coffee, so I don't like real small quantities. Making that adjustment is simple, and the instructions are quite accurate in that regard. I am definitely rating this product with five stars and would certainly recommend it.

The Gevi espresso machine was easy to set up and simple to use. I’ve owned smaller units in the past that lost pressure over time, but compared to those, the Gevi consistently maintains pressure, as shown by its reliable dial gauge. If you grind your own beans, the larger portafilter is a big advantage it allows you to fine-tune the strength of your espresso. The finer the grind, the greater the surface area, resulting in a stronger equals a bolder flavor. Temperature control is another major benefit. I like my espresso hot, which has always been an issue with smaller machines. With my old unit, the coffee would become lukewarm by the time I was ready to drink it. That’s not the case with the Gevi. I love being able to sit outside and enjoy a properly hot latte. The design is another plus in my book. The machine looks sleek and clean, and it fits beautifully on my counter. I would highly recommend this as an inexpensive alternative to the larger more known espresso makers.

I have used auto and semi auto espresso machines and feel like I have a good grasp on my machines and I just can’t get this one dialed in… First off we roast our own beans. I used our burr grinder on our other machine to for the espresso on this machine. I have tried all the cup sizes and measured the grams of espresso grind and have yet to get the perfect brew. The pressure gauge hasn’t gotten up to the optimal zone, but once when I packed it so tight that hardly any espresso came out. The other downfall is that when I have the correct grams and the espresso tamped appropriately the portafilter is barely able to twist into place. I have to hold the side of the machine and squeeze with all my might! You could chalk all the things above to user error if you want, but I genuinely tried all methods and could not get a consistent cup of joe. The positives of this machine are the look and size of it. Very streamlined and a feature of the kitchen for sure. It is heavy and well made. I was disappointed in the functionality, couldn’t get a consistent quality espresso. I did use the steaming wand and it worked well and heated up quickly. The value keeps increasing as they lower the price. For me, I will stick with my other espresso maker.

After using a Nespresso machine for almost 10 years, I finally wanted to break out of the capsule routine and try real espresso at home. That’s why I decided to go for the gevi espresso machine, and honestly, it’s been a refreshing change. It feels like I opened a new door into actual espresso making rather than just pushing a button. The dual display and the 58mm portafilter immediately made the machine feel more “serious” compared to what I was used to. There’s a learning curve, of course, but in a good way. Once I started experimenting with grind size and tamping pressure, the results got better and better. The steam wand has been another major upgrade. I can finally make proper microfoam for lattes and cappuccinos, something I could never get with my old setup. The 20-bar pressure and OPV system help deliver a consistent shot, and I can actually taste the difference in crema and flavor. My wife also loves it, which is a big win. She enjoys the richer taste and the café-style drinks we can now make at home. It’s become part of our morning routine, and she was surprised at how quickly we got used to using a “real” espresso machine. I even bought a separate grinder just to get the most out of this machine. Grinding fresh beans and dialing in the settings has turned into a fun little hobby. It makes the whole experience feel more personal and rewarding. This Gevi machine has been a great step up from Nespresso. If you’ve been thinking about moving into real espresso, this feels like the perfect bridge—easy enough for beginners but capable enough to grow with you.

Wow this machine really blew away my expectations! in a sea of cheap espresso machines full of plastic, plastic accessories and just missing much needed features... this Gevi Espresso machine really did set the bar! A little bit of background from her as the user, this is NOT my first espresso machine, I've tried some Delonghi's and my current espresso machine is a Rancilio Silvia v6, so with that out of the way, I kind of know a few things when it comes to espresso machines and espresso in general. Anyway! on with the review. So right off the bat I was impressed with the packaging of this machine, the double handle to pull it out of the box was amazing to say the least, very fun way to introduce such a fancy and gorgeous machine. Everything was packaged nicely and had it's on space in the packaging so nothing was rattling around. The machine itself is white, but made all metal. The machine has some weight to it as well and one of my favorite things at this point is that the machine has rubber feat almost 1 inch tall which really dampen the vibrations and makes the machine extremely quite as well as allows it to grip better on the counter. As I unboxed the machine I put all the accessories aside and and checked them out vigorously because this is where your average budget espresso machine begins to deteriorate in quality, NOPE, not this one by a mile. The first thing I picked up was the porta filter and oh man this thing was nice! I ran to my Rancilio and compared it to it right away and was blown away by the quality and weight as well as finish. The handle of the portafilter had a nice velvety finish to it that just made it fun to grab. Next I noticed all the baskets it came with! so many!!!! some of them were pressurized and some of them were not which is great because I do not recommend pressurized espresso baskets, they are terrible but in a pinch it will allow you to use ANY coffee grounds and lets face it, you might not have a coffee grinder laying around off the bat so go ahead and used the pressurized ones to get going! (these are the ones with a small pin hole on the bottom instead of a lot of small holes). It also came with a milk frothing cup (not much to say here, sorry). At this point I'm ready to load up a double shot. I'll let the video do itself justice for the experience. Coffee I was using for this shot was Ceremonial Destroyer (medium roast) freshly roasted less than 2 month ago. Ground using my Hibew G7 (I have it with the half shim on top of the stock shim( this info is only for those familiar with these kind of grinders so apologies if it's confusion)) My overall experience with this machine was beyond my expectations for the price point. I went through the rabbit hole of buying an experience espresso machine and I'd go as far as to say that if I had come across this machine before my Rancilio... this would of been my main machine from the getgo at least until I can afford a REALLY expensive one. Key features I really enjoyed: Water tank easy visible from the sides Rubber feat, they really dampen the sound the machine makes during operations. Price tag, under 500 dollars and sometimes on sale for 400 or less is amazing! Color, I know I don't appreciate the white color but man does it really make it look fancy! Ease of use, just press the button when ready. Small footprint for the machine and easily removeable water tank for refilling. Actual durable accessories, portafilter and tamp are all metal! Auto shut off feature, some espresso lovers will love or hate this feature. Practically instant hot!!!!!!