Rocket Espresso
Rocket Appartamento TCA
Ground-up redesign of Rocket's best-selling compact HX. Temperature Control Advanced adds four selectable brew temperatures (196-208F) via boiler pressure presets - PID precision with no screens to break the classic Milanese look.
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Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓TCA presets kill HX temperature surfing while keeping the analog aesthetic
- ✓Simultaneous brewing and steaming from the 1.8L boiler
- ✓Upgraded frame, group, knobs, and portafilter over the original Appartamento
- ✓30-minute eco mode and status light add modern convenience
Cons
- ✗Roughly $150 over the standard Appartamento
- ✗Four fixed temperature steps, not to-the-degree adjustment
- ✗No shot timer
- ✗E61 warm-up still takes about 20 minutes
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