Rocket Appartamento TCA Stainless Steel/Copper – Heat Exchanger Espresso Machine
It sits compact on the counter, the embossed circles on the copper 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 copper side panels.
Coffee Coaching Club is a partner of Rocket in Switzerland. Every 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
Heat Exchanger with E61 Group
A 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. Boiler pressure adjusts from 0.9 to 1.2 bar in 0.1 bar increments (default 1 bar) – so you fine-tune brew temperature indirectly to match your bean.
Reworked Design
Rounded sides, embossed circles and a vertical logo, designed by Valerio Cometti+V12 Design.
Configurable Standby and a Larger Tank
Standby off or after 30 minutes, your choice, a 2.5-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 (default 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 copper side panels |
| Made |
Made in Italy |
Who It's For
For anyone who wants a compact E61 machine for the home kitchen, one that needs little space yet still brings the full Rocket character. With adjustable boiler pressure, the TCA gives you a range the classic Appartamento doesn't have. It comes down to wanting it – that's enough.
What Pairs With It
The matching grinder: affordable options from the Varia Collection, or more from the Eureka grinders. Tampers and distributors in the Tamper Collection, scales from Normcore or Acaia. For help choosing, see the 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 adjusts the brew temperature indirectly to match your favourite bean.
How does the TCA differ from the classic Appartamento?
The TCA has the reworked body with embossing and vertical logo, adjustable boiler pressure, and a configurable standby function.
Can it be connected to a direct water line?
No, the Appartamento TCA is designed as a water tank machine (2.5 litres).
Can I see the machine before buying?
Yes, in our showrooms in Bern and Zürich. Delivery across Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2–4 working days, with Click and Collect and financing via Heylight available.
Roastery Tip
With the adjustable boiler pressure, you can fine-tune things to your bean. Our Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight are a reliable place to start. That's our recommendation, one of many.
