Wooden steam and water knob for Rocket – pear wood
You wrap your fingers around the knob and open the steam valve – and feel warm wood instead of cold metal. Pear wood shows a fine, almost silky grain, light and honey-coloured, pleasant in the hand, especially when the machine has already heated up.
Craftsmanship you can feel before the first sip
What you touch before the cup is even full already shapes how you experience it: design and feel affect your enjoyment long before the first sip. Wood conducts heat much more slowly than metal – so the knob stays pleasantly tempered, even when the steam valve has long been hot. This pear wood knob is made by hand, locally, by people with disabilities. No two pieces are exactly alike – that's part of the charm.
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At a glance
| Material |
Pear wood, handmade |
| Suitable for |
Rocket machines with 12-sided knobs |
| Not compatible with |
older models with a 5-sided knob |
| Appartamento TCA |
with limitations; also requires replacing the metal cover |
| In the box |
1 piece |
Who the pear wood knob is for
For anyone with a Rocket espresso machine with 12-sided knobs who wants to give their machine a personal, warm detail instead of the factory metal look. Whether the machine has been on the counter for years or has only just moved in doesn't matter. Our opinion is one of many: some like the clean line of metal, others the warm wood. Both are valid.
Goes perfectly with
If you're interested in wooden details for your Rocket, our Rocket Espresso Collection gives you an overview of the right machine model. For care all round, take a look at machine and grinder cleaning, and if you're looking for more accessories for the counter, you'll find them in the Barista Equipment/Tools collection. Not sure which Rocket suits you? The coffee machine and grinder comparison & advice tool helps you decide.
Frequently asked
Does the wooden knob fit my Rocket?
It fits all Rocket machines with 12-sided knobs. Older models with a 5-sided knob are not compatible. On the Appartamento TCA, the metal cover also needs to be replaced.
How is the pear wood knob made?
By hand and locally, by people with disabilities – which makes every piece one of a kind.
How does pear wood feel compared with metal?
Warm and finely grained, light and honey-coloured. Because wood conducts heat more slowly than metal, the knob stays pleasant to touch even when the machine is hot.
Can I see the pear wood knob before buying?
Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – the display changes. Drop us a quick line at [email protected] before your visit, and we will check whether the product you have in mind is currently there.
How quickly can the knob be delivered?
Shipping throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2–4 working days. Click and Collect available in Bern and Zurich.
Roastery tip
If your Rocket is getting a new detail, it's also a good moment for a new bean. For the vast majority, we recommend Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight from our own roastery – full-bodied, aromatic, dense. If you're after maximum body without any acidity, you'll find your espresso in Very Nutty. And for anyone who likes to discover a fruity experience: Wild Peach, lively and meant as a side note for the curious. That's our recommendation, one of many.
