Comments on: Gevi Commercial Espresso Machines & Coffee Makers, Espresso Maker 20 Bar, Professional Espresso Machine with Milk Frother, Stainless Steel Expressions Machine for Latte, Cappuccino, Great Gift Choice

By: Poverty All-Natural Shopper

Poverty All-Natural Shopper — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:05:36 +0000

Yummy Espressos! Way Too Much Plastic! Versatile. Gorgeous!
This is my familyâs first time owning and using an espresso machine, yet my husband was able to make an incredibly delicious espresso with this machine on his first try, which was really promising. I donât really know what kinds of features are standard on an espresso machine, so Iâll just say what I like and donât like regardless.I ordered this in the color âFine Silver,â which I think looks gorgeous! It matches the stainless steel and black appliances in my kitchen and looks very classy in general. A good portion of it does seem to be actual stainless steel, which means it picks up fingerprints and smudges easily. Iâm already in the habit of wiping such surfaces down thoroughly at the end of each night, so Iâm not terribly worried that collected fingerprints will begin to look gross. The surface where the drinking glasses sit to fill up does start picking up scratches immediately, so I assume it will become quite scratched-looking right there with some time. Iâll just have to accept that.While I love the stainless steel portions, there are way too many plastic parts that I basically detest, several of which contact the ingestible liquid directly and are heated when doing so, raising serious contamination concerns I have with all plastic. I consider plastic to be an irredeemable contaminant, and so Iâm extremely unhappy when it contacts anything I ingest. In fact, Iâve spent the last decade replacing as much plastic in my kitchen as possible with materials that do not contaminate. So, the inclusion of so much plastic on this unit feels like a step backward for me in that regard. Firstly, the water tank on the back is hard, clear plastic. That couldâve been stainless steel or even glass. Also, the knob that you see on the top on the right side above the frother arm is the cheapest feeling element of this entire machine. It feels like that cheap plastic that becomes brittle quickly, often flaking or rubbing off its faux stainless-steel paint after some use. Iâm not looking forward to that. The handle mechanism for the portafilter, while also plastic, feels much sturdier and of much better quality, thankfully. Either of the two included portafilters sits inside a stainless steel basket attached to that handle, but the bottom of that basket is plastic on the inside. Even though the water storage area was bad enough, since this area is plastic that gets heated, it is the most egregious offender. The drip tray on the bottom is also plastic, and the rim wrapping around the top is more of that plastic that looks like stainless steel. Again, I worry about that finish flaking or rubbing off. Since, as I mentioned, I wipe this thing down thoroughly at the end of every night like I do with everything in my kitchen, Iâm extra concerned about that finish gradually rubbing away. There are also more small grooves than I care for which can collect small debris that is difficult to continuously clean out. I donât know if thatâs typical of espresso machines, but I generally tend to prefer smoother surfaces with fewer small grooves that trap debris, since they clean more easily and look nicer, in my opinion. At least itâs easy to lift out the drip tray and clean it in the sink. The sturdy portafilter knob is also easy to clean in the sink and feels comfortable to grip, which is important for locking in the espresso/coffee grounds securely.Thankfully, the buttons feel sturdy and produce satisfying feedback clicks. The thermometer on the front looks gorgeous, in my opinion, so thatâs a physical highlight for me. This machine included a combination spoon and tamper, which seems to be really cheap plastic, and I think it looks ugly and unsophisticated on top of that. Iâve already replaced the tamper with a much heavier one made of a better material so that I donât have to use this thing. Indeed, Iâve been purchasing certain accessories, such as that better tamper, a better measuring spoon, a distributor tool, a knock box, an accessory organizer, and espresso glasses, all of which having been coming in handy.Since the water tank is on the back and has to be lifted upward to remove and refill or clean, this machine is best positioned on a counter with plenty of vertical clearance and not underneath low cabinets, since you wonât be able to easily lift the tank in that case. If youâve got this on one of those rolling counter stands that slide forward, then youâll probably be fine to access the tank before sliding it back underneath cabinets during operation. Itâs kind of wonky to fill the water container directly from our filtered faucet, and the water tank isnât the super-easiest to take out anyway, so weâve implemented a practice of just opening the top flap and then pouring water in from our (unheated) kettleâs gooseneck spout.This machine arrived with pretty basic assembly required. Parts that could become separated and damaged during shipping were taped together with a type of tape (see my photo) that peeled off easily and left no residue of any kind behind on this appliance, which I appreciate greatly. My husband followed the clear and detailed instructions included to get this thing all set up before first use, which he said was a breeze. Soon after, he brewed us our first espresso. Since then, weâve had many, many more espressos and espresso spin-off drinks, whatever youâd call those. Making some of those, weâve discovered that frother arm works perfectly well. It does take a minute to get used to using it, and it pretty much always makes at least some kind of mess, shooting spittle onto nearby items and surfaces, which I initially moved away from this machine. We eventually learned that it helps to hold a clean dishrag around the frother arm to effectively prevent the spittle from splashing things, so I recommend incorporating that practice yourself. I do love that this shoots hot water out of the frother arm into a glass to heat prep it before producing a finished espresso.This espresso machine has lots of functions and detailed instructions for each of them. I donât know how standard that is, but I have to say that Iâm impressed. I do love that it makes 2 espressos at a time, which is perfect for my husband and me. Our two espresso glasses sit perfectly under the double spouts so that both get filled simultaneously. Alternatively, a single one of my espresso glasses can be centered so that both nozzles shoot into that single glass without spilling over, so itâs a versatile machine in that way.

By: Deb B

Deb B — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:05:36 +0000

Read the directions and be ready for a short learning curve.
To person who said Inexpensive, great coffee, adequate frother…terrible electronics because the red light kept coming on — read the directions. If you use the frother, it heats up the machine. You need to wait 30 seconds for it to cool down before another pull, or you need to turn off the frother and blow some water through to quickly cool it down — this is in the directions, kids.I agree with the person who said don’t get the model with the auto-frother. That’s what I started with, don’t love it, and switched to the one with the old-fashioned regular frother.Be reasonable. This is not a $600 machine, and for what it is, it works, looks great, and takes up little counter space. The reviewer who said “don’t give up” hit the nail on the head.This is something you get used to — the grind of the beans, tamping it down, figuring out how to froth the milk, etc. Read the directions, watch a couple of videos, and it’ll be worth it.Be patient. This isn’t pour-over (although I kept my pour-over because I still like that, too). And if you don’t want to be patient, maybe at least don’t give it a bad review because you didn’t read the directions 🙂

By: stormy abernathy

stormy abernathy — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:05:36 +0000

Works great
lol my husband says itâs loud but itâs just as loud as the ones in your favorite coffee shop. I worked as a barista for 7 years and I am picky about my coffee and my shots, this gives the perfect shot. I am not a fan of the steam wand on the side it shoots out a lot of water before steaming (so I place a small cup underneath it at first) but it will froth about 4 oz of milk great anything over is hit and miss. For the price itâs worth it.

By: Thomas S.

Thomas S. — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:05:35 +0000

It does what you want it to.
Makes nice espresso, and even a nice cup of coffee.Best of all, the “wand” for making the frothy milk is outstanding and easy to use.The machine is easy to use and easy to clean afterwards.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:05:35 +0000

Amazing Machine
I bought this machine for my husband for Xmas 2024. Itâs easy to setup and use. The coffee tastes unbelievable delicious. It really does taste like genuine expresso and cappuccinos and the wand is amazing too.Weâve only had it for one day so Iâll update as time goes by, but right out if the box the machine is incredible and the coffee is fantastic. Highly recommend for the price. Got it discounted to $134ish.

By: Mike H. II

Mike H. II — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:05:34 +0000

Nice little espresso maker
So far so good. Just bought this for Christmas gift for my coffee loving wife and tried it out in the morning. Worked great! Take time to read the instructions carefully and thoroughly! The instruction manual is extremely well written. Follow them exactly step by step. There is a step regarding heating up your cup using hot water from the frother prior to making the espresso. I decided to skip this step as I didn’t think it was necessary. The espresso machine will not allow you to make your espresso if you skip this step. That was my only little “hitch” in learning how to use the machine. After a few tries, O found this machine very easy to use and it makes a great espresso. The espresso maker looks sleek and modern and does not take up much countertop space. There are several customizable features which speaks to the great technology. Customer service is off shore but there is a U.S. phone number. I tried it out and was able to connect with service quickly in an efficient and understandable manner. Very satisfied upon initial use!