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ROCKET ESPRESSO Appartamento TCA

Coffee Maker
ROCKET ESPRESSO Appartamento TCA
ROCKET ESPRESSO Appartamento TCA
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RankNo. 27 of 30Best Coffee Machines
Ranking Net Score+3+3 from reviews0 from votes
Sources85 positive · 6 negative
Priced at$2,300.00

Released May 2024

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No. 27 of 30 in Best Coffee Machines
Priced at$2,300.00

Released May 2024

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+3Ranking net score+3 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore8 sources

The Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA is a compact heat-exchanger espresso machine with an E61 group head, a 1.8L copper boiler, and four preset temperature buttons for precise brewing control and energy-saving insulation.

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Total +3 pts

Net positive 2

Net negative 3

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Redditdiscussion

Bought A Rancilio Silvia Pro X And A Rocket

  • Temperature Performance-1 pts

    The TCA also has some sort of PID, but a heat exchanger cannot accurately set the brew temperature.

  • Speed & Throughput-1 pts

    The Pro X is superior for making coffee. Dual boiler, PID, and faster heat-up (the Appartamento needs more than 30 minutes 😬).

  • Design & Aesthetics+1 pts

    But you say the Appartamento appeals to you much more, and that's one of the most important things.

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The TCA also has some sort of PID, but a heat exchanger cannot accurately set the brew temperature. The Pro X is superior for making coffee. Dual boiler, PID, and faster heat-up (the Appartamento needs more than 30 minutes 😬). But you say the Appartamento appeals to you much more, and that's one of the most important things.
Redditdiscussion

Rocket Appartamento Tca Using Excess Water Machine

  • Milk & Steam-1 pts

    It seems like the boiler is overfilling. The safety valve opens and dumps water into the drip tray to lower the pressure inside. It has to purge the excess water from the steam wand before it can reach steam.

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It seems like the boiler is overfilling. The safety valve opens and dumps water into the drip tray to lower the pressure inside. It has to purge the excess water from the steam wand before it can reach steam.
Redditdiscussion

Rocket Appartamento Tca Using Excess Water Machine

  • Milk & Steam-1 pts

    When I go to steam milk, it's just water for about 15 to 30 seconds before it eventually turns to steam.

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When I go to steam milk, it's just water for about 15 to 30 seconds before it eventually turns to steam.
Redditdiscussion

Rocket Appartamento Tca Using Excess Water Machine

  • Serviceability & Support+1 pts

    A failed vacuum breaker is an extremely common problem on all boiler machines and is a cheap and easy DIY fix.

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A failed vacuum breaker is an extremely common problem on all boiler machines and is a cheap and easy DIY fix.
Redditdiscussion

Bought A Rancilio Silvia Pro X And A Rocket

  • Temperature Performance-1 pts

    From what I've read, the Silvia Pro X seems to be the technically superior machine with a dual boiler, PID temperature control, better temperature stability, and an easier workflow.

  • Design & Aesthetics+1 pts

    On the other hand, I absolutely love the look of the Rocket. The E61 design, polished metal and copper accents, and overall aesthetic appeal to me much more than the Silvia.

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From what I've read, the Silvia Pro X seems to be the technically superior machine with a dual boiler, PID temperature control, better temperature stability, and an easier workflow. On the other hand, I absolutely love the look of the Rocket. The E61 design, polished metal and copper accents, and overall aesthetic appeal to me much more than the Silvia.
Redditdiscussion

Rocket Appartamento Tca Water Recommendations

  • Milk & Steam-1 pts

    My machine was giving me issues with over filling the boiler and too much water in the steam wand (like 1/4-1/2c within 10s).

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My machine was giving me issues with over filling the boiler and too much water in the steam wand (like 1/4-1/2c within 10s).
Redditdiscussion

Bought A Rancilio Silvia Pro X And A Rocket

  • Design & Aesthetics+1 pts

    You like the look of the TCA more.

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You like the look of the TCA more.
YouTube
  • Design & Aesthetics+5 pts

    added this new Sleek design to the TCA

added this new Sleek design to the TCA

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