Owl Espresso Machine, 15 Bar Professional Semi-Automatic Espresso Maker with Milk Frother Steam Wand & 57oz Removable Water Tank, Dual Display, for Cappuccino, Latte, G3006, Stainless Steel

I’ve been really enjoying this Gemilai Owl espresso machine. The first thing I noticed was how nice it looks. It has a clean, retro style and looks great on my counter. It also feels solid and well made. It heats up fast and makes great espresso with good flavor and crema. The pressure gauge is easy to read and helpful if you’re still learning. The steam wand is strong and works well for making lattes once you get the hang of it. There is a short break in period at the beginning, but after a few uses it runs smoothly. Overall it’s easy to use, easy to clean, and very consistent. I’m happy with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good home espresso machine.

I really like this coffee machine, but if you want to make a perfect cup, you’ll definitely need a good grinder to go with it. Pros: Super good-looking and very easy to use. The owl-style interface is super intuitive — the pressure, temperature, and time are all clearly shown on the screen. There aren’t many buttons either, so it’s basically just “power on → pick a mode → wait for your coffee.” The steam wand is powerful, and frothing milk is quick and easy. The foam is always nice and consistent. I’m not a latte art expert, but at least the results are steady every time — not like before when it was hit or miss. Cons: The brewing head has a pretty wide heated area, so if you accidentally touch it while it’s warming up, it can burn you. I recommend getting a heat-proof ring for safety — just keep in mind it’s an extra cost.

I wanted the coffee machine to look nice and proportionate with my kitchen. After searching quite a few Espresso maker, I decided to go with Gemilai Owl. And it’s the perfect match! The style, the size, the quality. I was very surprised how well it works. The setup process was pretty simple and easy! I quickly learned how to use and started using it immediately. I have used it almost 2 months, and very happy with every single cup of joy. Its oversized brew head control the temperature excellent during the brewing cycle. It maintains a consistent heat throughout, which is crucial for extracting the best flavors from the coffee grounds. And I just LOVE the look of the side steam handle, is about as fancy as it gets. The most enjoyable part of making coffee is the steaming process! The steam wand is fast and surprisingly powerful for such a tiny machine！Upgraded steam wand quickly turns milk into silky smooth microfoam! And it is very easy to clean with removable parts. I am very happy with the results. Worth every dollar!

The machine I ordered had a defective pump and touch screen. The technical support offered by Gemilai is through email only. Complete waste of time. It's hard to believe there is any sort of quality control when something like this gets shipped out.

I’ve been using this espresso machine for a while and I’m really satisfied with it. The build feels solid and it looks great on my counter. The espresso comes out smooth with good crema once you get the settings right, and the steam wand works well for milk drinks. There’s a small learning curve at first, but it’s easy to get used to. Overall, a great machine for home use and a nice upgrade from a basic coffee maker!

I’ve had this for well over a year. It’s honestly a fantastic value if you want a manual machine. This thing beats the coffee shop down the street everyday. The drip tray is annoying as it is hard to clean but the machine beats out much more expensive options.

Is not stainless steel which is understood as it is not listed as so, but it's a plastic very shiny chrome facade that almost looks like a toy. It is not a matte or brush finish as some of the renderings/photos show in the listing. My biggest functional complaints: -The portafilter handle is difficult to get tight, as there is nothing sturdy to press against on the machine to get it fully tight. I'm scared to break/bend/ruin part of the machine when installing and tightening the handle. -The automatic 1 and 2 "cup" settings are way too long and make too much and "espresso" shot. I've tried various beans and grinds and it's difficult to get perfect, without measuring an exact amount. I know the buttons can be customized but I am not interested and returning the machine. -When making a single shot, the first shot was not even warm. I haven't used it a ton but you apparently need to run some water thru the system before pouring a shot. The water temp is adjustable but when making the first shot that doesn't even matter. -The drip pan has a red plastic float to let you know when it's full, which looks like a toy or something stuck in there that shouldn't. It just doesn't show well. -The on/off button is a very simple toggle switch that looks like it's from a tractor. And it's in a poor spot down in the area where the steam wand is. It doesn't look good and I'm sure over time would get some water/coffee/milk spilled on it and probably ruin the switch. I previously had a Breville Infuser, which is the main unit I am comparing this one to. I will be buying another one of those and returning this Gemilai.

Really love the unique shiny look of this machine, great quality and build! Old cafe style look with modern features. Aluminum body which isnt the greatest for heat retention but when powered on for at least 10 mins, heats everything up including the portafilter when attached. Included portafilter is definitley of good quality and feels heavy. I got a bottomless one as well to see how my shots are coming out. Makes great espressos. Temperature is pretty consistent throughout when pulling a shot, although it may be a couple degrees less than what it's set to but can easily compensate by setting a couple degrees higher. Steam is very strong in this machine! It almost heats the milk a little too fast so be careful with small quantities of milk not to scorch them. Not sure if its just my machine. But it's great at making steamed and froth milk of at least 150ml, I still need to refine my technique. Too bad there isn't a setting to adjust steam temperature, only negative I would say about this espresso machine so far. Love the programable buttons for single and double shot. I came from a delonghi stilosa and I love the semi automatic features of this machine. No problems so far! I tried the bambino (not plus) before getting this and it couldn't get hot enough when pulling certain shots in an unpressurized basket and especially not hot enough for light roasted beans. Light roasted beans in this machine have been much better by adjusting the temp to about 208F because of the slight offset and grinding finer than dark/medium beans. Easy to wipe clean with it's smooth metal surface. I would say it's a little quieter than my old stilosa but not as quiet as the bambino, but noise has never been an issue for me for espresso machines. It's definitely bigger than my older stilosa and bambino but still fits on my counter with ample room above it. I just have to pull the machine forward to remove the water reservoir and refill it which is pretty standard for most espresso machines