flagship
prosumer
rocket espresso appartamento
the small-footprint prosumer machine with cult aesthetic.
Milan-built E61 heat exchanger in a compact form factor. Beautiful object, capable machine.
what it does well
- simultaneous brewing and steaming from a single heat exchanger boiler
- e61 group head provides solid temperature stability
- compact 10.5-inch width fits most home counters
- hand-built in milan with quality brass and copper boiler construction
- 58mm portafilter with pre-infusion support
where it stops short
- no pid temperature control, relies on traditional thermostat
- heat exchanger requires cooling flushes to dial in brew temp
- single boiler limits workflow speed compared to dual boiler machines
- price point sits above many entry prosumer options without added pid or profiling
specs
- pump
- rotary
- boiler
- heat-exchanger
- heating
- boiler
- best for
- prosumer
- pressure profiling
- false
frequently asked questions
what is the Rocket Espresso Appartamento?
the Rocket Espresso Appartamento is a prosumer espresso machine. the small-footprint prosumer machine with cult aesthetic.
how much does the Rocket Espresso Appartamento cost?
the Rocket Espresso Appartamento costs £1,600–£1,900, released in 2015.
what is the Rocket Espresso Appartamento best for?
the Rocket Espresso Appartamento is best for prosumer coffee.
what are the pros and cons of the Rocket Espresso Appartamento?
strengths: simultaneous brewing and steaming from a single heat exchanger boiler, e61 group head provides solid temperature stability, compact 10.5-inch width fits most home counters, hand-built in milan with quality brass and copper boiler construction, 58mm portafilter with pre-infusion support. trade-offs: no pid temperature control, relies on traditional thermostat, heat exchanger requires cooling flushes to dial in brew temp, single boiler limits workflow speed compared to dual boiler machines, price point sits above many entry prosumer options without added pid or profiling.