Rocket Espresso Appartamento – Walnut Accents
$2,000.00
The Rocket Espresso Appartamento features a heat exchange boiler, E61 group head, and an integrated dual pre-infusion system.
Powerful steaming pressure, a large reservoir, and iridescent panels help the Appartamento stand out as stylish and efficient.
The Rocket Espresso Appartamento – Walnut Accents features a heat exchange boiler, E61 group head, and an integrated dual pre-infusion system. Powerful steaming pressure, a large reservoir, and iridescent panels help the Appartamento stand out as stylish and efficient.
Rocket Espresso Appartamento Overview
Rocket is a stickler for detail and the Appartamento really highlights that fact, and this version includes custom walnut accents to accentuate the elegance of its design. Its hyper stylized steam and hot water knobs feature an easy grip gear design and Rocket’s iconic “R”; the wide feet resemble espresso pucks, and the laser cut side panels reveal a copper or white underbelly, all of which is rounded out by a striking mirror finish. Like any Rocket fan, we’re in love with the aesthetics on this compact machine.
Features and Performance
As a heat exchanger, the Appartamento can brew and steam at the same time, so there isn’t any downtime between brewing and steaming or multiple milk-based drinks. An E61 group head keeps the brew water temperature stable, by syphoning water from the boiler, through the group, and back, to ensure a consistent temp throughout.
Rocket redesigned their E61 to incorporate a dual pre-infusion system, which consists of a static pre-infusion chamber and a mechanical element that has a progressively working piston, resulting in aromatic, crema-rich extractions. This machine is beauty and brains wrapped up into one.
Internally, the Appartamento employs a large 1.8 L copper boiler, which, in concert with a 1200 watt heating element, makes for impressive strength brew after brew. Integrated electronic sensors monitor the boiler and reservoir levels and alert you to low levels. If, for whatever reason, these warnings are ignored, the Appartamento shuts down to avoid a dry-boil. This keeps the machine functioning at its best for years.
Why You Should Get It
One of the nicest things about buying a Rocket machine is it comes with a really in depth training guide and manual, plus, they’re one of the very few brands to include a high quality metal tamper with their machines rather than a dinky plastic one you’ll never use. They really go the extra mile to make set up easy and ensure you’re ready to brew soon after unboxing the Appartamento. For added temperature stability, check out the Giotto Type V or Mozzafiato, both machines employed a PID controller for brew water that’s temp-stable to the degree.
by Chet B.
I purchased this in november 2021 to replace a 15 year old office lever that was my first prosumer machine. The apartmento is a compact machine with a great set of accessories. The steaming wand is great, very easy to froth and get good foam. The machine heats up in about 10 minutes or so and the machine pressure recovers quickly after steaming which was always a complaint with the office lever. It pulls very nice shots and cleans easily. The only issue I have had with it is the portafilter is specific to the machine and very expensive to replace. I ordered a replacement from rocket because even with the shipping it was slightly less then WLL, but it got lost in shipping once. Its just a really nice machine and I really like it
by Blynne A.
This is my first what I call “big boy” espresso machine and I’ve been very impressed with it thus far! I utilize this down at the farmer’s market on Saturday’s and it has no problems keeping up with demand. (Except when I make an Americano. I don’t think the boiler likes to be immediately emptied haha.) Regardless, super robust and happy to mark this as my first real espresso machine.
by Lydia B.
The design and set up are very nice! It fits perfect size wise on my countertop, and it has definitely upped my coffee game!
by Owen S.
Beautiful machine, it works amazingly when you dial in the right grind size, bean, and frothing technique. Make sure you let it heat up for a while because there is a lot of shiny stainless steel. Well designed and heavy duty. Adds a little bling to the kitchen. I would be comfortable jumping on the thing without a problem. I know it’s a lot but in the long run it WILL last!
by Ricado F.
Espresso shots taste amazing.
Machine is beautiful, only issue was the steam wand is a bit loose when I try to pull forward to steam milk. How can I tighten it?