Rocket EPICA – Dual Boiler with Pressure Profiling Lever
Your hand grasps the lever, a slight pull, and the pressure builds exactly as you intend: first a gentle pre-infusion, then the full build-up. The EPICA combines the mechanical feel of a lever with the stability of a modern dual-boiler machine – modern nostalgia on your counter.
Coffee Coaching Club is Rocket's partner in Switzerland. When you purchase, our private barista course is included (German or English, in Bern or Zurich), in which we introduce you to extraction, pressure profiling, and the espresso ritual.
All Features at a Glance
Saturated Brew Group
The saturated 1.9-liter brew group is directly coupled to the brew boiler. In our experience, a saturated group delivers a particularly smooth, refined aroma profile – that's our observation, others see it differently.
Pressure Profiling via Lever
The classic lever controls pre-infusion and brewing pressure and interacts directly with the pump. You manually shape the aromatic time window because different compounds dissolve at different pressures at different times.
Dual Boiler with PID
Separate boilers for brewing and steaming, PID-controlled, with a digital touch front display.
Permanent Magnet Pump, Tank or Fixed Water Connection
Quiet operation via the permanent magnet pump, optionally with a tank or fixed water connection.
At a Glance
| Type |
Dual Boiler |
| Brew Group |
Saturated, 1.9 l |
| Pressure Profiling |
Manual via lever |
| Pump |
Permanent magnet pump |
| Temperature |
PID-controlled |
| Display |
Digital touch front display |
| Water Supply |
Tank or fixed water connection |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) |
64.5 × 42 × 50.5 cm |
| Weight |
42.4 kg |
| Manufacturing |
Made in Italy |
Who it's For
No one needs the EPICA to make good espresso – a simpler setup is perfectly sufficient for that. The EPICA makes a different statement. It's for those who seek the moment at the lever, who want to manually control the pressure profile, and who desire the presence of a saturated group on their counter. An emotional decision that we respect – those who want it know why.
What Pairs Well
A machine of this caliber deserves a correspondingly precise grinder from Eureka Coffee Grinders or Weber Workshops grinders; a more affordable entry via the Varia Collection. Tampers and distributors can be found in the Tamper Collection, scales from Acaia or Normcore. The Machine Comparison helps with selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "pressure profiling via lever" mean?
The lever directly controls the brewing pressure via the pump. You start with low pressure (pre-infusion) and then increase it – this influences which aromas are extracted and when.
What distinguishes the EPICA from an E61 machine?
The EPICA has a saturated brew group instead of the E61 group and allows manual pressure profiling via the lever. This provides more control and, in our experience, a more refined aroma profile.
Can I see the machine before purchasing?Yes, in our showrooms in Bern and Zurich. For this machine, we recommend in-store pickup. Delivery throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2–4 business days, financing via Heylight is possible.
Roastery Tip
Playing with the pressure at the lever is a joy. Our Cozy Chocolate, with gentle pre-infusion, reveals a dense chocolate note; if you want to experiment with fruity notes, try the Wild Peach. That's our recommendation, one of many.
