Gemilai G3028A

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Sentiment score79% positive
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Last updated: Apr 30, 2026

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Reddit Iconaniswright
3 months ago

Got mine a week ago and also got the new grinder. I am having a hard time finding the right setting😤. 6-9 for espresso, but I am currently at 6.2 or 3 and my coffee comes out ssslooow.

Reddit IconDaKineNayNay
2 months ago

Based on their materials list on their website for the machine, it looks like the internal piping that delivers water to brew head and steam wand are made of PTFE (Teflon).

2 months ago

It has a stainless steel brew boiler for coffee and a thermoblock with stainless steel heating element for the steam. We just got ours this week as well. Very happy so far with quality of build.

2 months ago

Congrats! Got ours earlier this week in the grey. Pairing it with a Starseeker e55 pro for now.

Reddit IconDevilInsulted
about 2 months ago

I just cleaned mine today and it’s similar to yours, did you ever get a reply regarding the coating? https://preview.redd.it/4bt6vh3lfnng1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d39719f371f2cc15daa31074fbd38415a34d3b81

2 months ago

Just got my 3028A, it is very pretty machine, I think default 25 seconds timer is not good for me, will work on pre infusion etc and share update if anyone is interested.

Reddit IconDuytt
4 months ago

I missed the /s and about to go reddit red 😆. I have the exact same espresso machine and love it.

Reddit Iconftrlvb
12 months ago

some of these models have 2-3 thermoblocks others real boiler and thermoblock and are not temp stable. the ones with "real" boilers are better. unfortunately they call them all boilers. (3007L was upgraded to 3007Z with a stronger thermoblock) CRM3028: Muti-function for making coffee, steam and hot water; * Dual italian pump with 15bar pressure; * **Dual boilers**: one is 550ml S.S boiler for coffee, **another is thermoblock** with S.S. heating element for steam; * Adjustable coffee temperature/brewing time/pre-infusion time; * 1.7L removable water tank; * With pressure gauge + PlD display.

Reddit IconIntelligent_Money_96
2 months ago

Got mine about 2 weeks ago and paired it with a Eureka Minion Zero grinder and love love the combo.

Reddit IconKey_Intern_5998
3 months ago

I just got this machine and it awesome! The Pros: -clean and small profile -heavy built quality, all stainless steel (better build quality compared to plastic Breville) -you can adjust pressure -easy settings, prinfusion, milk steaming temps, etc - love the automatic steam wand (u can select manual mode as well) once you get used to automatic temperature you will never go back - very quiet -medium power steam wand (way better than the Breville-) -heats up super fast (machine ready to use in under 5 mins) Cons: -The portifilter basket that comes with the machine sucks too shallow and can barely fit a screen puck - No low water warning, u can run out of water in the middle of a shot - steam wand ready temp doesn't match the main broiler temp, so even though main temp is reached you still have to wait a little more for steam wand to reach max pressure (but it's still not that long, just wished it would match up) -steam wand is not a boiler, but they use a thermal block (only bad because of the annoying thermal block clicking, but u can steam cup after cups of coffee ) Overall, I love love this machine!

3 months ago

So far if you email them questions they are more responsive than Brevilles customer service. Can't say anything about technical issues yet since my machines still new.

3 months ago

Oh you ended up getting the Gemilai? Yes I love they automatic temp. on the steam wand I truly appreciate it the pressure knob. For the price, it's truly a great machine.

Reddit IconNBD1534
7 months ago

It is now for sales in north america for $599 if anyone is wondering. Looks like a game changer machine.

11 months ago

Yes Gemilai seems closer to the source factory than Miicoffee and Turin which rebrand for non Asian markets.

9 months ago

Still waiting for this to be in stock. Seems to be dual boiler and looks much better than the Legato and Apex.

3 months ago

This is true but I have it now and I can steam the moment the brewing ends which I think is more than sufficient. Really cool features though like programmable pre-infusion (infusion time and hold time) that holds pressure. The pressure knob is so easy to turn it can be done during a shot (manual lowering pressure late in a shot).

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