Rocket Appartamento TCA Stainless Steel/White – Heat Exchanger Espresso Machine
It sits compactly on the countertop, the embossed circles on the white side panels catch the light, and the E61 group is ready for action. The Appartamento has always been Rocket's machine for the home kitchen – the TCA generation adds adjustable boiler pressure and a revised casing. This version: stainless steel body with white side panels.
Coffee Coaching Club is a partner of Rocket in Switzerland. Your purchase includes our private barista course (German or English, in Bern or Zurich), where we will introduce you to extraction and the espresso ritual.
All Features at a Glance
Heat Exchanger with E61 Group
Heat exchanger system with the classic E61 brew group: brew and steam consecutively without waiting time, 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 (standard 1 bar) – allowing you to indirectly adjust the brewing temperature to your beans.
Revised Design
Rounded sides, embossed circles, and a vertical logo, designed by Valerio Cometti+V12 Design.
Configurable Stand-by and Larger Tank
Stand-by optionally off or after 30 minutes, water tank with 2.5 liters and reserve sensor, wider drip tray.
At a Glance
| Type |
Heat Exchanger |
| Brew Group |
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 |
| Stand-by |
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 white side panels |
| Manufacturing |
Made in Italy |
Who it's for
For anyone who wants a compact E61 machine for their home kitchen that takes up little space and still offers the full Rocket character. The TCA gives you more flexibility with adjustable boiler pressure than the classic Appartamento. You just want it – that's enough.
What goes with it
The right grinder: affordable from the Varia Collection, more from the Eureka Coffee Grinders. Tampers and distributors in the Tamper Collection, scales from Normcore or Acaia. The Machine Comparison helps with your choice.
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 and thereby indirectly adjust the brewing temperature to your preferred bean.
How does the TCA differ from the classic Appartamento?
The TCA has a revised casing with embossing and a vertical logo, adjustable boiler pressure, and a configurable stand-by function.
Is a fixed water connection possible?
No, the Appartamento TCA is designed as a water tank machine (2.5 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 working days, Click and Collect and financing via Heylight possible.
Roastery Tip
With the adjustable boiler pressure, you can fine-tune your beans. Our Cozy Chocolate and the Nutty Delight are a reliable start. This is our recommendation, one of many.
