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Rocket Espresso

Appartamento

Anyone who wants a beautiful Italian machine in a small kitchen.

Heating
Heat exchanger
Group
E61 group head
Control
Pressurestat
Steam
Steam wand and hot-water tap
Tier
Enthusiast — Roughly $800–2,000

The short version

Handbuilt in Milan and designed for apartments, the Appartamento packs a proper E61 heat-exchanger machine into a footprint that fits under kitchen cabinets. The polished steel and distinctive side panels make it one of the most handsome machines at its price.

Why you’ll love it

  • +Steam milk while brewing
  • +Gorgeous build and finish
  • +Compact enough for most countertops

What to know

  • –Brew temperature needs a cooling flush routine
  • –No digital temperature control
  • –Smaller water tank than larger machines

Pair it with

A compact premium grinder to match the footprint.

Why the grinder matters most

Specifications are summarized from the manufacturer and can change between model years. Check the current model before buying. Tamp & Temper is independent and not affiliated with Rocket Espresso.

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