Rocket Appartamento TCA Matt Schwarz – Heat Exchanger Espresso Machine
Compact on the counter, matte black from top to bottom, the embossed circles showing through only faintly, and the E61 group ready to go. The Appartamento has always been the Rocket for the home kitchen – the TCA generation adds adjustable boiler pressure and a reworked housing. This finish: a monolithic matte black body with no contrasting side panels. That's not a technical decision – boiler pressure, brew group, every number in the table stays exactly the same across every finish of the Appartamento TCA, only the picture on your counter changes.
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All Features at a Glance
Heat Exchanger with E61 Group
Heat exchanger system with the classic E61 brew group: brew and steam back to back with no waiting, with mechanical pre-infusion.
Adjustable Boiler Pressure (TCA)
TCA stands for Temperature Control Adjustment. The boiler pressure can be adjusted from 0.9 to 1.2 bar in 0.1 bar increments (default 1 bar) – so you fine-tune the 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 either off or after 30 minutes, a 1.9-liter water tank with a reserve sensor, and a wider drip tray.
At a Glance
| Type |
Heat exchanger (HX) |
| Brew group |
E61 |
| Pump |
Vibration pump |
| Boiler pressure |
0.9–1.2 bar adjustable (default 1 bar) |
| Boiler capacity |
1.8 l |
| Water tank |
1.9 L with reserve sensor |
| Standby |
off or after 30 minutes |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) |
27 × 44.8 × 35.8 cm |
| Weight |
22 kg |
| Power |
1200 W |
| Finish |
Matte black throughout |
| Made in |
Made in Italy |
Who It's For
For everyone who wants a compact E61 machine for the home kitchen, one that takes up little space and favors a calm, monolithic black. The TCA gives you room to play with, thanks to its adjustable boiler pressure that the classic Appartamento doesn't have. Wanting it is enough.
What Goes With It
The right grinder: affordable from the Varia Collection, or go further with the Eureka grinders. Tampers and distributors in the Tamper Collection, scales at Normcore or Acaia. To help you choose, check out the machine comparison tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does TCA mean?
TCA stands for Temperature Control Adjustment. Setting the boiler pressure between 0.9 and 1.2 bar indirectly adjusts the brew temperature to your favorite 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 (1.9 liters).
Can I see the machine before buying?
Yes, in our showrooms in Bern and Zurich. Delivery throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2–4 business days, with Click and Collect and financing through Heylight available.
Roastery Tip
With the adjustable boiler pressure, you can fine-tune it to your bean. Our Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight are a reliable starting point. That's our recommendation, one of many.
