OEM-style Caravel Bottomless Portafilter

#1: Post by **JohnB.** » July 18th, 2014, 12:31 pm

Since the other Caravel bottomless thread is locked I started a new one. http://www.brooks-espressomachines.nl/ will soon be offering what looks to be a very nice bottomless P/F based on the original P/F design. Testing of the preproduction models will begin shortly & if all goes well Thijs hopes to start accepting pre orders in 2 weeks. Deliveries would start 6-8 weeks later, sooner if there are no issues. Cost will be 75€ ($100) + shipping.

I'll post some more information on the pre order date as it becomes available. Address any specific questions to Thijs as I've told you all I know at this point.

July 24th, 2014, 10:52 am

I'm surprised that there haven't been any comments on this new option. I like the idea of an OEM style bottomless myself.

July 24th, 2014, 11:06 am

I definitely have my eye on one of these. It would be nice to have a bottomless PF that matches the original aesthetic. Do you know if they have any plans to make OEM style baskets as well? I bet the market for new baskets would be substantial.

July 24th, 2014, 5:49 pm

I believe they will soon have new single baskets. I didn't ask about the doubles as I had one but I'll check & see what he says.

#5: Post by **doubleOsoul** » July 24th, 2014, 6:41 pm

And $100 is something I can live with.

#6: Post by **SimonPatrice** » July 24th, 2014, 9:04 pm

It looks pretty interesting indeed. I'm just worried about what the shipping costs could be like to Canada. But shipping costs aside, I'd sure like one.

July 24th, 2014, 9:08 pm

I have one single basket, and wish I had a second for the caravel I keep at work. It is the perfect size and dose for an afternoon pick me up. I think a lot of caravel owners would enjoy trying one out, as they are far rarer than the doubles these days.

#8: Post by **dumpshot** » July 24th, 2014, 9:19 pm

Just getting used to my $185 bottomless that I waited a year and a half for.

But seriously, Thijs does nice work and that looks like a fine addition to anyone's Caravel arsenal.

Hoping for a double basket as well.

Pete

#9: Post by **SimonPatrice** » July 24th, 2014, 9:36 pm

[creative nickname] wrote:I have one single basket, and wish I had a second for the caravel I keep at work. It is the perfect size and dose for an afternoon pick me up. I think a lot of caravel owners would enjoy trying one out, as they are far rarer than the doubles these days.

Slightly OT but what's your usual in/out with the single basket? Single or multiple pulls?

Thanks!

July 24th, 2014, 9:53 pm

My typical "single" uses 11-12g in the basket and 1 full pull, yielding 16-18g output. (I often put "single" in quotes because it is more of a "1.5" compared to the standard double basket, which holds 15g at most.)