Garvee 20 Bar Espresso Machine with Built - in 15 - Setting Grinder, Automatic Milk Frother, 1.5L Water Tank & Dual Boiler

My counter space is limited, so I was worried this would be huge. It’s actually pretty narrow – takes up about the same footprint as a large toaster. The 1.5L tank is removable from the side, which is nice because I don’t have to move the whole machine to fill it. I’ve made over 50 shots so far and the flavor is consistently good. The preset recipes cover everything I need – I especially like the double espresso for an afternoon kick. One small detail: the drip tray has a float that tells you when it’s full, which saved me from spills twice already.

I’m terrible at steaming milk by hand – always got huge bubbles or scalded milk. This auto frother system is a lifesaver. The milk comes out velvety and micro‑foamed, just like at a coffee shop. I’ve tried both oat and almond milk – it handles them fine, though oat gives the best texture. The dual boiler means I can brew and froth at the same time, so my latte doesn’t get cold waiting. Clean the milk tube right after use (it takes 5 seconds) and you’re good. Absolutely worth every penny.

I bought this mainly for myself, but my whole family is now addicted. The one‑touch presets are foolproof – my 16‑year‑old makes his own Americano every morning without asking me for help. The hot water function is also great for tea. Cleanup is surprisingly painless – the removable parts go right in the dishwasher (top rack). My only tiny complaint is the beep sound is a little loud, but you can turn it off in the settings. Overall, it’s sturdy, looks sleek on the counter, and takes up less space than my old grinder plus brewer combined.

At first I didn’t mess with the grind size, and my shots were running too fast. Then I turned the dial a couple notches finer – wow. The crema got thicker and the flavor really opened up. I love that you can fine‑tune it without any tools. The bean hopper is small but that’s fine because I switch beans often anyway. One tip: run a blank shot before your first coffee to warm up the group head – the manual mentions it and it makes a difference. This is my first fully automatic and I’m already spoiled.