Why Rocket Espresso?
1. Italian craftsmanship: Rocket Espresso machines are handcrafted in Milan, Italy, the home of espresso. The craftsmanship and care that goes into every machine ensures excellent quality and performance.
2. Premium materials: Rocket Espresso uses high-quality components in all of its machines. The use of copper and brass components ensures excellent temperature stability and a long service life for the machines.
3. Elegant design: Rocket Espresso machines are known for their stylish and elegant design. With their polished stainless steel body and minimalist lines, they fit as well into a professional café environment as into a sophisticated home kitchen.
4. Ease of use: Rocket Espresso makes sure its machines are simple to operate. They feature intuitive controls and clear displays. This makes them a great choice both for experienced baristas and for coffee enthusiasts at home.
5. Precision control: Rocket Espresso machines offer precise control over every aspect of the brewing process. With features like a dual boiler and PID temperature control, they let users fine-tune every aspect of espresso brewing.
6. Customer service and support: Rocket Espresso is known for its excellent customer service. It offers extensive support, from the moment of purchase through installation to long-term maintenance and repairs.
In summary, Rocket Espresso machines combine outstanding Italian craftsmanship, premium materials, elegant design, ease of use, precise control and dedicated customer service. This combination makes them an excellent choice for anyone looking for a high-quality espresso machine that convinces on both performance and aesthetics.
Frequently asked questions about Rocket Espresso
Where are Rocket Espresso machines built?
The registered office is Rocket Milano S.r.l. in Liscate, about 20 kilometres east of Milan – so in the greater Milan area, not in the city itself. The manufacturer writes «designed and handcrafted in Milan» and refers to the «Fatto a Mano» tradition. How far the handcrafting actually goes, it doesn't specify.
Is Rocket Espresso an Italian brand?
Made in Italy, yes, but the story is more international than it's usually told: Rocket Espresso emerged in 2007, when New Zealanders Andrew Meo and Jeff Kennedy took over the struggling Italian ECM branch. Italian Daniele Berenbruch joined later.
Which home models are available?
As dual boilers: R58 TUNE, Epica, R NINE ONE, Bicocca and Porta Via. As heat-exchanger twin-circuit machines: Giotto FAST, Mozzafiato FAST, Appartamento and Appartamento TCA. Rocket doesn't currently offer a single-boiler machine in its home line-up.
Which models have a PID?
According to the manufacturer: R58 TUNE, Epica, R NINE ONE, Bicocca and Porta Via. For the Appartamento it explicitly says «no». For the Appartamento TCA, the manufacturer's own sources contradict each other: the product page doesn't mention a PID, but the catalogue does – TCA stands for «Temperature Control Adjustment».
Which models have a rotary pump?
Bicocca, as well as the R versions of Giotto FAST and Mozzafiato FAST. The V versions and the Appartamento models run on a vibration pump.
Which ones can be plumbed in?
R58 TUNE, Epica, R NINE ONE, Bicocca, and the R versions of Giotto and Mozzafiato FAST. Not plumbable are the Appartamento, Appartamento TCA, Porta Via and the V versions.
Does Rocket also build for the hospitality trade?
Yes: R 9V and R 9 as multi-boiler machines with saturated groups, plus RE DOPPIA, RE A TIMER, BOXER EVO, BOXER and BOXER TANK, as well as an under-counter system.
Which Rocket suits a home setup?
If you make milk drinks every day and don't want to spend a fortune, the Appartamento is the classic choice. If you want to control brew temperature to the degree, a dual boiler is the way to go. And if you drink almost only black espresso, it's worth looking at other brands – Rocket currently doesn't build a single-boiler machine.
Sources: Model list, build types, PID, pumps and plumbed-in water connection according to rocket-espresso.com and the official catalogues; registered office according to our own shop terms and conditions. The 2007 takeover by Andrew Meo and Jeff Kennedy is documented by trade press but not to be found on the manufacturer's website. Rocket makes no statement on the actual depth of its handcrafting – «handcrafted» is a manufacturer claim, not a verified fact.
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