[{"id":157521870948,"handle":"brew-at-home-essentials-collection","title":"Brew at Home","updated_at":"2021-01-24T17:45:08+00:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2020-03-26T13:49:21+00:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"domestic","published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2020-03-26T14:41:52+00:00","alt":null,"width":1080,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0216\/1626\/collections\/Copy_of_SUBS.png?v=1592308080"}},{"id":9287940,"handle":"domestic-espresso-machines","title":"Domestic Espresso Machines","updated_at":"2021-01-25T18:05:08+00:00","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2013-02-27T22:52:00+00:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2017-10-09T13:22:59+01:00","alt":"","width":1080,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0216\/1626\/collections\/MachinaLOWRES_0066.jpg?v=1592308908"}},{"id":28145476,"handle":"rocket-domestic-espresso-machines","title":"Rocket Domestic Espresso Machines","updated_at":"2021-01-25T18:05:08+00:00","body_html":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRocket Espresso\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0216\/1626\/files\/Rocket_Logo_500_Edit.jpg?v=1589730338\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"100\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/122628035?title=0\u0026amp;byline=0\u0026amp;portrait=0\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRocket Espresso Milano are one of the best pro-sumer espresso brands in the world, combining classic Italian design with the latest in style and technology.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe have been working with Rocket ever since we began Machina. A flat white fuelled meeting with their head honcho Andrew Mao at the original All Press Cafe in London (during the London Coffee Festival) led to an ongoing arrangement, which has proved to be an integral part of our business.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThese machines are, by all accounts, mini tanks (beautiful mini tanks) that make amazing espresso in the home or office. They focused around the simple but highly effective process of thermal mass within the E61 group-head. Joined with a commercial 58mm portafilter, clean lined stainless steel bodies and extremely well thought out internal designs, they became the go to brand for E61 Pro-Sumer machines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRocket go to huge lengths to produce all machines by hand in their Milan factory and do so with a huge amount of care and passion. Having met Andrew several times at London Coffee Festival and HOST Milan, it's easy to see the passion he has for his product and that it's not just a production line to him.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0216\/1626\/files\/18.jpg?v=1589820871\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA few sessions watching Gail \u0026amp; Co at Seattle Coffee Gear was the last thing that contributed towards us deciding to work with Rocket. If you aint watched their video's you should check them out, as they are both highly amusing and mega factual. (Hey) Gail, we salute you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThere are lots of other brands out there that use the E61 format these days, but we know that Rocket are the best at the game, so we see little point in offering a wide range of machines, when we know we already have such a strong brand. Further, with the focus on a single brand of this style, it allows us to maintain a high level of product knowledge, in-house technical support and ample parts to provide you with a service that gives you the confidence you need to make the investment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little history:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eReady to revolutionise the espresso world after resigning from one of Italy's major espresso machine manufacturers in the early 1980's, Ennio Berti believed he could create a domestic espresso machine made entirely of commercial machine components. Teaming with Fredrich Berenbruch, the duo created Espresso Company Milano (ECM).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eECM became the name famous with the Cellini (straights sides) and Giotto (Diamond sides) designs that have become household names in the world of home espresso enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the late 1990's, ECM met New Zealanders Jeff Kennedy and Andrew Meo. Shortly thereafter, New Zealand was introduced to the E61 Rocket; a pioneering step in home espresso. In 2007, ECM decided to concentrate on commercial machines, and left Kennedy to focus on perfecting the household espresso machine. Rocket Espresso Milano was then formed. The current Rocket combines the history of Italian espresso engineering with passion provided by a couple of (cycle obsessed) Kiwis.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e------\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e started off with the original Cellini \u0026amp; Giotto designs across two levels of HX machines, followed by the longstanding R58 Dual Boiler. This evolved into what we now offer today, which are the following designs:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/machina-coffee.co.uk\/collections\/rocket-domestic-espresso-machines\/products\/rocket-appartamento-hx-copper\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppartamento:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Rocket's compact home machine that is designed to deliver big in small spaces. It's a heat exchanger, with the same high quality production, components and E61 thermal stability as the rest of the range. Very slick aesthetics with circular cut outs on the body sides. Internal reservoir only. Available in stainless or black coated body with either copper or white panels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0216\/1626\/files\/Rocket_AppartamentoRow.jpg?v=1589820349\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/machina-coffee.co.uk\/collections\/rocket-domestic-espresso-machines\/products\/rocket-cronometro-type-v-mozzafiato-2019-hx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCronometro V:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e This is the first of two models in this stage of the range. It's the first where you can get either Cellini (Now called Mozzafiato) or Giotto body choice (The Appartamento does not offer this choice). It's a heat exchanger, and with this 'V' version, comes with a vibration pump and internal reservoir only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/machina-coffee.co.uk\/collections\/rocket-domestic-espresso-machines\/products\/rocket-cronometro-type-r-mozzafiato-2019-hx\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCronometro R:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the second of two models in this stage of the range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Again, you can get either Cellini or Giotto body choice. It's a heat exchanger, and with this 'R' version, comes with a rotary pump and internal reservoir and mains water connection options.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/machina-coffee.co.uk\/collections\/rocket-domestic-espresso-machines\/products\/rocket-r58-dual-boiler\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR58:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eThe next in the range is where the Rocket range really ramps up in every department. It offers dual boiler technology providing precision temperature across both brew and steam \/ water boilers. It has a commercial grade rotary pump, offers both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003einternal reservoir and mains water connection options and a detachable PID controller, where you can control and adjust numerous variables in the coffee making process.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0216\/1626\/files\/Rocket_R58_230.jpg?v=1589821189\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/machina-coffee.co.uk\/collections\/rocket-domestic-espresso-machines\/products\/rocket-r60v-dual-boiler-pressure-profiling\"\u003eR60v:\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThis machine was only released back in 2019, with Rocket clearly looking to expand on their high end \/ precision range. Not satisfied with sticking with what they have, they looking to further develop their offering of dual boilers by developing a machine focused on the latest trend in coffee - pressure profiling. It comes with all the bells and whistles that you get with an R58, but then allows you to take a much higher level of control over the extraction process. Being able to control the pressure of the extraction at various different points has proven to give those with the knowledge, the ability to manipulate flavour profiles across body, sweetness, acidity and more. This have achieved this, in style.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/machina-coffee.co.uk\/collections\/rocket-domestic-espresso-machines\/products\/rocket-r9-one-dual-boiler-pressure-profiling-v1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR9 ONE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Just when you thought Rocket had reached a point where they could relax, they go and produce one of the best espresso machines on the planet that surpasses everything they have achieved to date. Some argue that the one key thing separating high end domestic machines and commercial units is the ability to offer fully saturated groups, which ramps up the quality factor with shot stability. With that challenge in mind, Rocket produced the R9 ONE that brings together the functionality and features of the R60v and the professional grade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003esaturated group with a top sitting paddle control for activating shots. Next level espresso making just got even better.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRocket also offer a range of premium commercial machines, of which we offer a curated range. This consists of the Boxer - a compact heat exchanger, designed to look slick in small spaces. It is housed in Rocket's signature chrome body style, and comes with individual shot counters on each group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also offer the R9, which is a high end multi-boiler machine with fully saturated groups, PID control, shot counters and pull down lever steam arms, all housed in a beautiful statement chrome body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe hold stock at our warehouse and have the capacity to demo machines for you during pre-arranged visits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you would like to know more about Rocket, give us a call on 0131 656 9565 or email us on info@machina-coffee.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2016-02-01T18:38:00+00:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2020-06-16T14:06:48+01:00","alt":null,"width":1080,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0216\/1626\/collections\/Untitled_design_-_2020-06-16T140618.835.png?v=1592312808"}}]
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What is the Rocket Appartamento?
Rocket are the market leader for premium grade domestic espresso machines. The Appartamento V1 HX (Heat Exchanger) is Rocket’s compact domestic machine, geared for use in the home or office, to produce artisan quality coffee. It's a classic Italian designed espresso machine, constructed from steel and finished in chrome. Rocket machines are known as pro-sumer (commercial grade for domestic use), delivering coffee for domestic use, that's as close to commercial grade as you will find at this level.
Who is it suited too?
The Appartamento is really geared towards people wanting to drink great coffee in the home or office. It's aimed at those wanting to replicate cafe quality coffee, without going over the £1300 mark. If you are looking to upgrade from the likes of a Sage, Gaggia Classic, Di-Longhi or similar, this is an excellent choice and will deliver much (MUCH) better results.
How is it better than what I have already?
It's an HX (Heat Exchanger), which means it's a huge jump up in quality from the likes of a Gaggia Classic, Rancilio Silvia, Dualit, Di-Longhi etc. All these machines are single boiler 'cycle' machines, so they suffer from poor temperature and pressure stability - essential for brewing good espresso. The HX design supports excellent temperature & pressure, so it can brew espresso and steam milk accurately and at the same time without missing a beat.
The design is further enhanced by the E61 group head, which is the large curved piece of metal at the front of the machine (weighing approx 5.1KG), which is what drives it's solid temperature stability. Together, the HX boiler and E61 group help deliver rich, silky espresso that is much higher in quality than any cycle machine.
What is the build quality like?
The Appartamento is built like a tank. It weighs around 25KG, so it's reassuringly heavy. The unit is housed around a solid stainless steel chassis, so it's very stable. The attention to detail is exceptional, with excellent finish both inside and outside the machine. It has beautiful clean lines across it's production, which give it a luxury feel.
How do I use it?
Once the reservoir is filled up, it takes around 12 mins to get fully up to temperature (20 if you want to see full heat transfer across the entire machine). It's a manual activated machine, meaning you have to manually pull the lever up to start the shot and down to end it. It's also a stand alone machine, so you need a separate grinder to run alongside it (See HERE). It has separate (cool to touch) steam wand for steaming milk and hot water tap for topping up black coffees.
What do I get included?
Inside the box you will also find: Single & dual portafilters, single, double & blank baskets, high quality Rocket metal tamper, micro-fibre cloth, group cleaning brush and training / manual CD.
Please note: These machines are not for commercial use. If you need a machine for a cafe, bar or restaurant, this is not suitable. You should look at the Boxer range.
For more information on specification and features, please contact us.