CAVI Core

To our knowledge, the most compact full-featured espresso machine in the world, up to 12x smaller than conventional home machines, with full espresso and steam quality at barista level.

For some perspective: take a closed 13" laptop and stand it upright. The CAVI Core disappears completely behind it. Or take another look at the technical drawing above: there you'll spot a conventional espresso machine, with an A4 sheet and a 6.1" smartphone next to it for size comparison.

Since we're still optimizing the machine and continuously adding or replacing parts, we can't answer this question with complete certainty yet. We don't want to set any false expectations. We'll announce the final price before preorders begin.

To keep the CAVI Core fairly priced despite being made in Germany, using premium materials, and produced in small batches, we sell exclusively direct.

Every dealer margin would make the machine more expensive without adding any value to it, which is why we're skipping a traditional dealer network.

That said, we'll still be partnering with a few roasteries, van conversion shops, and cafés, so you can experience the machine in person, even if you're not in Munich.

Yes, definitely. We're planning events, collaborations, and pop-ups, so you can see it for yourself. We'll always announce where and when on our social media channels.

You're also welcome to stop by in Munich for an espresso anytime, just send us a quick message first.

Yes, that's true, and it's often one of the biggest criticisms of compact espresso machines.

That's why, instead of the bayonet lock used in almost every espresso machine, we use a vertically acting locking mechanism. Insert the portafilter, push the lever down, and you're ready to go.

Since the term 'dual-boiler' is reserved for boiler-based machines in expert circles, we call it Dual Thermoblock Technology.

The result is the same though: two separate circuits for brew group and steam, available at any time, in parallel. No switching, no waiting to heat up. Always the perfect parameters for the task at hand.

The whole machine is designed so you can clean it in just a few steps. Every surface that comes into contact with coffee is freely accessible and can simply be wiped down. A damp cloth is all it takes.

The CAVI Core is also far less prone to limescale than other machines, since water never sits still anywhere. It's only ever heated on the fly and flushed automatically after every brew.

The tank and drip tray are removable and dishwasher-safe. We also include a blind filter and descaling solution, so you can easily descale the machine using Cleaning Mode.

With our configurator, you can build the CAVI Core exactly the way you want it. To start, there will likely be three housing colors, three wood types for the handles, and the option to configure a pure espresso machine without a steam wand.

We're sure more combinations will be added later. We're looking forward to your ideas and feedback.

Since the first prototype, we've built a great network of suppliers, all of whom we know personally. Short distances, direct communication, and some of these collaborations have turned into real friendships.

Want a few examples?
Our machined parts are milled by Lake Simssee, right next to a cow pasture. The housing is hand powder-coated by a bike manufacturer in Rosenheim. And the wooden handles are turned in a basement workshop in the Chiemgau region.

Assembled, tested, and prepared for its first espresso, the CAVI Core is then finished by us in Munich.

No, and that's intentional. We see espresso as complex, but solvable in a pragmatic way. So both are precisely preset and controlled exactly via PID. The parameters that actually matter lie elsewhere: beans, grind size, tamping. You take care of those, the CAVI Core handles the rest.

Although... we may already have a solution for that soon.

In theory, you can use almost any grinder on the market with the CAVI Core baskets. Only some grind-by-weight grinders may have issues fitting the basket properly.
The CAVI Core uses standard 51 mm baskets, so if you want to buy additional accessories like a dosing funnel, tamper, or puck screen, just make sure they match this size.

Little spoiler: we might have something in the works on the grinder side as well.