Gevi 20 Bar Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder: features and specs

The Gevi 20 Bar Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder is a semi-automatic home espresso setup that includes a grinder, a steam wand for milk and a set of barista accessories. It is meant for people who want to grind beans, pull a shot and steam milk at home without assembling separate pieces of equipment. Here is what the features mean and what to check.

What 20 bar means

Bar is a unit of pressure. Espresso extraction is commonly described as needing roughly 9 bar at the coffee puck, and many home machines advertise a higher pump figure. Gevi says its Italian-made pump runs at 20 bar for extraction with good crema. That figure is the maximum the pump can produce, not the pressure at the coffee, so grind, dose and tamping matter at least as much to the taste of the shot.

Semi-automatic operation

On a semi-automatic machine, you grind the beans, fill the portafilter, tamp, lock it in and start and stop the shot yourself. That gives control over dose and timing, and it also means a small learning curve. A tamper, spoon, portafilter and two filters are included to get started.

The conical burr grinder

Burr grinders crush beans between two surfaces for a more uniform grind than blade grinders. Gevi lists conical burrs and 35 grind settings, which it says make the grinding experience relatively quiet and let you tune coffee to the beans and machine. For espresso, a fine, consistent grind is important, and finer steps make it easier to dial in. A common method is to adjust the grind until a shot takes roughly 25 to 30 seconds, as general guidance.

Steam wand and milk

The steam wand is designed to turn milk into microfoam for lattes and cappuccinos. Getting silky texture takes practice: typically you hold the tip just below the surface to add air, then lower it to swirl the milk. A milk frothing pitcher is included.

What comes in the box

Gevi lists: the espresso machine, a coffee grinder, a portafilter and portafilter bracket, two filters, a coffee spoon, a cleaning brush, two espresso glasses, a powder chamber, a tamper, a milk pitcher and a cleaning pin.

Size and counter space

The unit measures about 12.3 x 10.3 x 12.4 inches, which is fairly compact for a machine with a grinder, though you still need room for the pitcher, cups and a bean container.

Who it suits

It suits home coffee drinkers who want an all-in-one starter setup, people moving from capsule or drip machines to espresso, and anyone who enjoys the hands-on side of making milk drinks.

What to check before you buy

• Counter and cupboard height: check the space above the machine for filling the water tank and the beans.
• Water tank and filling: see how large the tank is and how easy it is to remove.
• Cleaning: grinders and steam wands need regular cleaning; read the manual for the brush, pin and descaling steps.
• Cup height: confirm that your cups fit under the portafilter.
• Beans: use fresh, espresso-suitable beans, and keep them as the manual advises.
• Safety: the steam wand and metal parts get hot; follow the manual.
• Learning curve: expect to adjust grind, dose and tamping for several attempts.

The short version

• A semi-automatic espresso machine with an integrated conical burr grinder.
• A 20-bar pump and a steam wand for milk drinks.
• 35 grind settings.
• Includes portafilter, filters, tamper, milk pitcher, glasses and cleaning tools.
• About 12.3 x 10.3 x 12.4 inches.

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