Rocket

Appartamento TCA

$2,050 lowest listed price, as of Oct 27, 2026

A beautifully finished compact E61 that makes great milk drinks. The temperature-adjustable version removes much of the old heat-exchanger guesswork.

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Where to buy

Seattle Coffee Gear: $2,050
Clive Coffee: $2,300

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Specs

Type: Semi-automatic
Heating: Heat exchanger, adjustable temperature
Temperature control: Yes (PID/electronic)
Heat-up: Slow
Milk steaming: Great, manual wand
Built-in grinder: No
Portafilter: 58mm
Flow control: No
Footprint: Small
Skill level: Intermediate
Upgrade path: Yes
Price tier: C ($1,500–3,000)

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Strengths

Looks the part
Strong steam for the size
Compact

Trade-offs

Long warm-up
Pricier than similar heat exchangers

Notable features

Compact E61
Adjustable temperature control
Strong steam

Pairs well with

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