By Kirill Gissa · Published · Specs checked Oct 16, 2026 ·
9OF 10
Excellent
Service 2 · Specs 2 · Price 1.5 · Warranty & returns 1.75 · Reviews 1.75 · How we score
Buy if / Skip if
It ranks 23rd of 59 semi-automatic espresso machines by our score, 9/10. Rocket Espresso does not publish a price for it; prices come from dealers. Its 1-year warranty is shorter than the category median of 2 years. Its 15-minute warm-up is the brand's figure; we have no independent measurement for it, unlike 5 of the 59 semi-automatic espresso machines have one.
BoilerHeat-exchange boiler, 1.80 L total boiler capacity (Rocket); TCA: 1.8 L copper boiler with 'boiler covering for energy saving'rocket-espresso.com
Profilingno — manual start/stop of water flow via E61 lever ('Manual Control'); TCA: four preset boiler-pressure/temperature settings (0.9–1.2 bar)rocket-espresso.com
GroupE61 ('COMPLETE ROCKET E61 GROUP' in Rocket parts list; user manual 'E61 group head'; TCA brochure 'redesigned E61 brew group')rocket-espresso.com
Water2.5 L (official page 'Reservoir: yes' + brochure 'WATER TANK CAPACITY 2.5 L'); tank level sensor; TCA official page: 1.9 l, brochure: 2.5 Lrocket-espresso.com
Powerrocket-espresso.com lists only '220 - 240V | 50/60Hz'; US dealer spec: 110 V (Pro Coffee Partners); TCA official page adds '115V | 60Hz | 1200W'; TCA parts list has 'PUMP 115 V', 'HEATING ELEMENT 115 V', 'UL POWER CORD', 10 A (Pro Coffee Partners spec table, 110 V) A, 1350 W (official page and brochure, 220-240 V); 1200 W (Rocket user manual spec table); US 110 V: 1350 W per Pro Coffee Partners; TCA: 1200 W (official page) / 1350 W (brochure) / 1300 W (Pro Coffee Partners) W, 1,350 Wrocket-espresso.com
Dimensions10.8 W x 17.3 D x 14.2 H in (official page 10.8 x 17.3 x 14.2 in (274 x 439.5 x 360 mm)); brochure/manual 10.8 x 16.7 x 14.2 in (274 x 425 x 360 mm) = 10.8 x 16.7 x 14.2 in ('including cup frame'); Pro Coffee Partners 10.7 x 16.7 x 14 in; TCA 10.6 x 17.6 x 14.1 in (270 x 448 x 358 mm) = 10.6 x 17.6 x 14.1 inrocket-espresso.com
DescalingDescale: none — 'Rocket Espresso do not recommend descaling your espresso machine'; prevent scale with water softener/filtered water instead (Rocket user manual, 'Descaling', p. 25); Water filter: 'Use a filtered water' / water softener recommended; no cartridge model specified (user manual safety note p. 5 and 'Descaling' p. 25); Pro Coffee Gear publishes water-quality limits (chlorine 0 mg/L etc.) and warns untreated water voids warranty; Backflush: 'You should backflush the group head every day' with blind basket; 'Every week, after backflushing, add a small amount of espresso cleaning detergent' (user manual 'Preventative maintenance', 'Backflushing', p. 22); Group gasket: replace head seal 'when the head seal becomes brittle or the shower foil gets damaged' — consumables from authorized dealer; no interval (user manual p. 22); Shower screen: replace shower foil when damaged/blocked; no interval (user manual p. 22)Manual · Oct 16, 2026
Water filter'Use a filtered water' / water softener recommended; no cartridge model specified (user manual safety note p. 5 and 'Descaling' p. 25); Pro Coffee Gear publishes water-quality limits (chlorine 0 mg/L etc.) and warns untreated water voids warrantyManual · Oct 16, 2026
FinancingNot found — procoffeegear.com/pages/financing archived 2025-03-19 but body is JS-loaded (empty); no Affirm/Shop Pay/Klarna text on archived product pagesseattlecoffeegear.com
Buying
PricePrice not availableseattlecoffeegear.com
WarrantyRocket: 'Domestic Espresso Machines Warranty: 2 Years (Asia and USA, 1 Year)'; 'The warranty resides with the authorised Rocket Espresso dealer from where you purchased your machine'; 'Rocket Espresso cannot guarantee warranty support unless you purchase your equipment from a local authorised Rocket dealer'; 'generally applicable in the country of purchase' — Warranty Information PDF (1 page, undated) linked from rocket-espresso.com product pages. Pro Coffee Gear retail page: 'Standard warranty covers up to 3 years parts and labor. Warranty fulfilled by Pro Coffee Gear'; 'Damage caused by inadequately treated water will void the machine and manufacturer's warranty' (snapshot 2025-08-05). Pro Coffee Partners (wholesale site) page: 'Standard warranty covers the replacement of defective parts for up to 12 months after purchase date' (2026-05-18).rocket-espresso.com
ReturnsPro Coffee Gear: '30-Day Returns - Standard returns Returns are accepted if initiated by the buyer within 30 days of receipt. Returned equipment must be in the same condition as received per our inspection or else dockages may be incurred. A 20% restocking fee applies to espresso machines, brew equipment and grinders; this covers subsequent physical and mechanical inspection, additional setup/testing, and restocking post receipt. Buyer is responsible for return shipping to our facility' — https://web.archive.org/web/20250805015125/https://procoffeegear.com/products/rocket-appartamento-espresso-machine (same text on partners.procoffeegear.com 2026-05-18)rocket-espresso.com
ShippingPro Coffee Gear: 'Free shipping within the contiguous United States, extra fees will be calculated for outer regions (AK, HI, etc)'; new machines 'bench tested, packaged and dispatched within one week… typically arrive within one week of shipping'; machines ship via freight — https://web.archive.org/web/20250217154803/https://procoffeegear.com/policies/shipping-policy ; product page 'Includes Fast and Free Shipping' (2025-08-05)rocket-espresso.com
Brand pageManual (brand)
Warranty, returns and shipping
Warranty1 year
Rocket: 'Domestic Espresso Machines Warranty: 2 Years (Asia and USA, 1 Year)'; 'The warranty resides with the authorised Rocket Espresso dealer from where you purchased your machine'; 'Rocket Espresso cannot guarantee warranty support unless you purchase your equipment from a local authorised Rocket dealer'; 'generally applicable in the country of purchase' — Warranty Information PDF (1 page, undated) linked from rocket-espresso.com product pages. Pro Coffee Gear retail page: 'Standard warranty covers up to 3 years parts and labor. Warranty fulfilled by Pro Coffee Gear'; 'Damage caused by inadequately treated water will void the machine and manufacturer's warranty' (snapshot 2025-08-05). Pro Coffee Partners (wholesale site) page: 'Standard warranty covers the replacement of defective parts for up to 12 months after purchase date' (2026-05-18).
Returns30 days · 20% restocking
Pro Coffee Gear: '30-Day Returns - Standard returns Returns are accepted if initiated by the buyer within 30 days of receipt. Returned equipment must be in the same condition as received per our inspection or else dockages may be incurred. A 20% restocking fee applies to espresso machines, brew equipment and grinders; this covers subsequent physical and mechanical inspection, additional setup/testing, and restocking post receipt. Buyer is responsible for return shipping to our facility' — https://web.archive.org/web/20250805015125/https://procoffeegear.com/products/rocket-appartamento-espresso-machine (same text on partners.procoffeegear.com 2026-05-18).
ShippingFree
Pro Coffee Gear: 'Free shipping within the contiguous United States, extra fees will be calculated for outer regions (AK, HI, etc)'; new machines 'bench tested, packaged and dispatched within one week… typically arrive within one week of shipping'; machines ship via freight — https://web.archive.org/web/20250217154803/https://procoffeegear.com/policies/shipping-policy ; product page 'Includes Fast and Free Shipping' (2025-08-05).
Warranty: Rocket: 'Domestic Espresso Machines Warranty: 2 Years (Asia and USA, 1 Year)'; 'The warranty resides with the authorised Rocket Espresso dealer from where you purchased your machine'; 'Rocket Espresso cannot guarantee warranty support unless you purchase your equipment from a local authorised Rocket dealer'; 'generally applicable in the country of purchase' — Warranty Information PDF (1 page, undated) linked from rocket-espresso.com product pages. Pro Coffee Gear retail page: 'Standard warranty covers up to 3 years parts and labor. Warranty fulfilled by Pro Coffee Gear'; 'Damage caused by inadequately treated water will void the machine and manufacturer's warranty' (snapshot 2025-08-05). Pro Coffee Partners (wholesale site) page: 'Standard warranty covers the replacement of defective parts for up to 12 months after purchase date' (2026-05-18).. Returns: Pro Coffee Gear: '30-Day Returns - Standard returns Returns are accepted if initiated by the buyer within 30 days of receipt. Returned equipment must be in the same condition as received per our inspection or else dockages may be incurred. A 20% restocking fee applies to espresso machines, brew equipment and grinders; this covers subsequent physical and mechanical inspection, additional setup/testing, and restocking post receipt. Buyer is responsible for return shipping to our facility' — https://web.archive.org/web/20250805015125/https://procoffeegear.com/products/rocket-appartamento-espresso-machine (same text on partners.procoffeegear.com 2026-05-18). Shipping: Pro Coffee Gear: 'Free shipping within the contiguous United States, extra fees will be calculated for outer regions (AK, HI, etc)'; new machines 'bench tested, packaged and dispatched within one week… typically arrive within one week of shipping'; machines ship via freight — https://web.archive.org/web/20250217154803/https://procoffeegear.com/policies/shipping-policy ; product page 'Includes Fast and Free Shipping' (2025-08-05). Source: rocket-espresso.com, checked October 16, 2026.
By Kirill Gissa · Published · Specs checked Oct 16, 2026 · 