Rocket Appartamento TCA Stainless Steel/White – Heat Exchanger Espresso Machine
It sits compact on the counter, the embossed circles on the white side panels catch the light, and the E61 group is ready to go. The Appartamento has always been the Rocket for the home kitchen – the TCA generation adds adjustable boiler pressure and a reworked body. This version: stainless steel body with white side panels.
Coffee Coaching Club is a partner of Rocket in Switzerland. With every new coffee machine from CHF 1'500, a private barista introduction course of around 60 minutes is included – in Bern, Zurich or online, for up to two people from the same household or company attending together. The course must take place within one month of delivery; after that, the entitlement expires. Get in touch with us for the course and we'll find a date together.
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 without waiting, with mechanical pre-infusion.
Adjustable boiler pressure (TCA)
TCA stands for Temperature Control Adjustment. Boiler pressure can be set from 0.9 to 1.2 bar in 0.1 bar increments (1 bar as standard) – letting you indirectly tune brew temperature 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, a 1.9-litre water tank with 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 (1 bar standard) |
| 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 |
Stainless steel with white side panels |
| Manufacturing |
Made in Italy |
Who it's for
For everyone who wants a compact E61 machine for the home kitchen, one that needs little space yet still brings the full Rocket character. The TCA gives you room to play with its adjustable boiler pressure, something the classic Appartamento doesn't have. Wanting it is enough.
What goes with it
The right grinder: affordable from the Varia Collection, more from the Eureka grinders. Tamper and distributors in the Tamper Collection, scales at Normcore or Acaia. For help choosing, see our machine comparison.
Frequently asked questions
What does TCA mean?
TCA stands for Temperature Control Adjustment: setting the boiler pressure between 0.9 and 1.2 bar lets you indirectly tune the brew temperature to your favourite bean.
How does the TCA differ from the classic Appartamento?
The TCA has the reworked body with embossing and a vertical logo, adjustable boiler pressure, and a configurable standby function.
Is a direct plumbed water connection possible?
No, the Appartamento TCA is designed as a water tank machine (1.9 litres).
Can I see the machine before buying?
Yes, in our showrooms in Bern and Zurich. Delivery across Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 working days, with Click and Collect and financing via Heylight available.
Roastery tip
With the adjustable boiler pressure, you can fine-tune to your bean. Our Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight are a reliable place to start. That's our recommendation, one of many.
