The Gevi Espresso Machine is half the cost of comparable systems

This pro-grade espresso machine is ready to make you delicious, hot brews at a fraction of the cost of the big names. It also features a sleek yet compact design and will fit in any kitchen, office, or auxiliary space.

As much as I love tech, I’ll be the first to admit that sometimes it’s just priced inordinately. Now, we can all agree that if a device or piece of tech is too expensive for you, well, you’re just not the intended audience. Some companies hide behind the “premium” moniker to sell to high-end clients and make a buck. I’m not rich, so that clientele doesn’t describe me and probably not you either. But I’m spewing all of this to make this point. Just because there are expensive options doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have more accessible alternatives. Enter the beautiful, elegantly designed Gevi Espresso Machine, which totally looks like a model you’d find in the inventory of a high-end brand — I won’t say the name — yet it’s half the cost. And that half cost is at MSRP, so if you can find it on sale you’re even better off.

Enough droning on. Let’s get to the fantastic product behind the feature.

The Gevi Espresso Machine is a fully capable espresso maker (extractor), bean grinder, and frother all-in-one. It features simplified touch operation, with one-touch brewing and a rather simple yet functional control panel. More importantly, it has a built-in pro-grade steam wand, 2.3 liter water tank for multiple brews at a time, and has a compact design. The latter means it fits great in any kitchen, full size or not, office, or auxiliary room where you’d want an espresso machine.

It’s straightforward to use, too. Grind your coffee beans, they’ll release right into the Portafilter, lock it in above your espresso spot and brew. You can also add steam or milk froth, whichever you prefer, using the pro wand.

What else is great about the Gevi espresso machine?

A powerful, pro-grade milk frother, a built-in precision grinder, stable high-pressure and a variety of included accessories are just the cap off here — they’re icing on the cake. The Gevi also has a compact, small-living friendly design, but it’s easy to clean when you’re all done. The detachable water tank and drip trays make for easy disassembly, meanwhile the sleek and modern design matches anything else on the market that’s nearly double or triple the cost.

But anyone interested in an espresso just wants a dark, thick, and delicious hot brew and this machine will deliver.

Some things to note. It’s not all stainless, there are some plastic elements. Moreover, the grinder is more akin to a standard coffee bean grinder, so keep that in mind.