Rocket Appartamento TCA stainless steel/black – dual-circuit espresso machine
Compact on the counter, the embossed circles on the black side panels set a quiet contrast against the stainless steel, and the E61 group is ready to go. The Appartamento has always been the Rocket for the open kitchen – the TCA generation adds adjustable boiler pressure and a reworked housing. This version: stainless steel body with black side panels.
Coffee Coaching Club is a partner of Rocket in Switzerland. Your purchase includes our private barista course (in German or English, in Bern or Zürich), where we introduce you to extraction and the espresso ritual.
All features at a glance
Dual circuit with E61 group
Heat exchanger system with the classic E61 group head: brew and steam back to back with no wait, with mechanical pre-infusion.
Adjustable boiler pressure (TCA)
TCA stands for Temperature Control Adjustment. Boiler pressure can be adjusted from 0.9 to 1.2 bar in 0.1 bar increments (standard 1 bar) – so you fine-tune brew temperature indirectly to your bean.
Reworked design
Rounded sides, embossed circles and a vertical logo, designed by Valerio Cometti+V12 Design.
Configurable standby and larger tank
Standby off or after 30 minutes, your choice, water tank with 2.5 liters and a reserve sensor, wider drip tray.
At a glance
| Type |
Dual circuit (heat exchanger) |
| Group head |
E61 |
| Pump |
Vibration pump |
| Boiler pressure |
0.9–1.2 bar adjustable (standard 1 bar) |
| Boiler capacity |
1.8 l |
| Water tank |
2.5 l with reserve sensor |
| Standby |
off or after 30 minutes |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) |
27 × 44.8 × 35.8 cm |
| Weight |
22 kg |
| Power |
1350 W |
| Finish |
Stainless steel with black side panels |
| Made |
Made in Italy |
Who it's for
For everyone who wants a compact E61 machine for the open kitchen, one that needs little space and still brings the full Rocket character. With adjustable boiler pressure, the TCA gives you a margin the classic Appartamento doesn't have. That you want it is enough.
What goes with it
The matching grinder: affordable from the Varia Collection, more from the Eureka Coffee Grinders. Tampers and distribution tools in the Tamper Collection, scales from Normcore or Acaia. To help you choose, see the machine comparison.
Frequently asked questions
What does TCA mean?
TCA stands for Temperature Control Adjustment: you set the boiler pressure between 0.9 and 1.2 bar, which lets you fine-tune brew temperature indirectly to your preferred bean.
How does the TCA differ from the classic Appartamento?
The TCA has the reworked housing with embossing and a vertical logo, adjustable boiler pressure, and a configurable standby function.
Is a direct water connection possible?
No, the Appartamento TCA is designed as a water tank machine (2.5 liters).
Can I see the machine before I buy?
Yes, in our showrooms in Bern and Zürich. Delivery across Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2–4 business days, with Click and Collect and financing through Heylight available.
Roastery tip
With adjustable boiler pressure, you can fine-tune your bean. Our Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight are a reliable start. That's our recommendation, one of many.
