Read the written review here: www.itsxris.com/post/rocket-appartamento-long-term-review An updated list of what's currently on my coffee bar: www.itsxris.com/brew All the behind-the-scenes equipment I use to make my content: www.itsxris.com/store
Great little machine. For those wondering: I have a small coffee shop with two of these running. They handle heavy traffic when needed and I have the flexibility to turn one off during slow times. I have had my coffee shop for 3 years now. I will upgrade to a Boxer sometime soon but the Two Apts are doing fantastic.
Seriously dude, this is nerd heaven--love your review and your choice to dismiss the obvious stuff that someone considering buying such a beautiful Italian beast would not want or, indeed, need to know. p.s. the way you have cut this together is hilarious in a very good way. Thank you.
Thanks for the review. Trying to figure out how to spend your hard earned dollars on is difficult. The sheer amount of information available on choosing a machine can be a bit overwhelming. Your review is super helpful. At the end of the day, pick something that you enjoy looking at, works well, fits in your budget and is built like a Sherman.
I've had the exact same machine for a couple of months now and after buying a thermometer for the group head I can say that flushing the head before pulling a shot is essential. When the machine has just heated up to 93-ish degrees celcius, 6-8 seconds of flushing might be okay. However, when the machine has heated up for mor than 40-50 minutes you will need at least 13-15 seconds of flushing. Otherwise you will end up with a waaay overextracted first shot. Also you want to manipulate the ovp in the back of the machine so it tops out at around 9 bars of pressure. For this, you will need to buy a barometer for the group head. too.
Great review. I have been considering a Rocket Appartamento for several months now and have watched at least a dozen videos on it. Your video has been the one that has pushed me over the decision-making line.
@@CaBdosdos the machine is awesome it handles making several coffees in a row I make at least 4 in a row as I take them to work for my wife and me . It’s the perfect machine for my coffee wants . Each person is different, I suggest you do your research and visit the people that sell them for demonstrations . I’m in Australia and the people that sold mine to me , come out and set it up along with the grinder to get you started. Hope this helps .
Three months ago I moved from the Gaggia Classic (with added PID) to the Bezzera BZ10 in the same price range as the Appartamento I had exactly the same observations in my upgrade. Also upgraded my grinder from the Mazzer Mini to the Ceado E37S, and I must agree that the grinder is the more critical component.
This is the best looking Rocket machine from their line, to my eye. I own a Lucca M58 but would have picked this if I had gone with a heat exchanger, mainly because of the looks.
Well, you sure convinced me. I have only had my Gaggia Classic Pro for three months and I'm already over the frustration of it. Whole Latte love has a sale on these right now and I'm taking advantage of it. It's not much of a sale but it's a little something off the large price of this machine. Thanks a bunch for for your excellent review and comparison of these two machines.
Thanks for the review ! We have our unit from 3 years ago and had just one visit to the technicals to change the “presostato” making 6-10 coffees / day
I think when people are asking "does it make great espresso/milk drinks?" it's actually more proper to ask "do you know how to make great espresso/milk drinks?". A good machine makes the experience smoother and easier, by, in my opinion, mostly providing stability. The temperature, pressure, and water dispense are more stable and predictable. And at the end of the day, if you enjoy making coffee with it, I think it's always a worth it. I myself have a Gaggia classic(not even the pro version), and I'm loving it! Great reviews btw.
@@itsxris btw, I'd agree with you that the Gaggia classic indeed has quite a learning curve. The machine came in factory setting a 13bar default brewing pressure. I had to tune that down to a 6. To get the best steam power I have to run the steam until the boiler kicks in again. It's been fun though, and the results quite rewarding. Yeah, it's definitely important to join the community and learn more about your machine and develop better routines. Cheers
I can't imagine those unique rubberised black coats are going to be nice looking or feeling after a year or two. Especially since it's a coffee machine. Heat and humidity all around. Did you see it deteriorate any?
Im pretty much ready to upgrade my tin can breville barista express. I have used it for about a year and a half and im pretty sure i have maxed out its capabilities. Having a all in one machine was a great step as a beginner but now i think im ready to make the jump into a prosumer machine and grinder. The rocket has definitely caught my eye along with the profitec 600 and ecm machines.
We upgraded from a Breville Barista Express (after using it for 4 years) and the Rocket has hands down been the best investment ever! Actually we even think in retrospect we could have gotten a more pro model by Rocket Espresso.
Our Apartemento just broke down after a little over one and a half years. Now we are waiting for a new control box which we had to pay for and supposedly should be the culprit. Next machine won't be a Rocket.
this review vid is only 2 weeks old so pretty much the same as in the vid - no issues! will definitely be doing periodic updates, next one probably at 1 year then 2 years
Mine had several overheating and other issues within the 2 year warranty period. Shipping it for warranty repair is not practical, so the warranty is pretty much phone support and free parts. Just replaced a second presurestat and the control box yesterday, works fine so far... A beautiful machine makes great espresso(when working) but way too unreliable for the money, even compared to my bulletproof Silvia. No Rockets for me in the future.
I actually did an excel sheet for this long ago to see if it would really be that much cheaper or save money... might be an interesting video topic you've just given me
When you factor in transportation costs, time spent standing in line, time spent looking for a seat (most of the seats are occupied by squatters with laptops), plus the product cost, Starbucks costs around $10.00 per visit. At 300 Vente Lattes per year, the cost is around $3000.00 per year. Over 10 years that comes to around $30,000.00. This makes the cost of a high end machine like a Rocket negligible. That aside, Starbucks Lattes always tasted like warmed over dishwater. When you make these drinks at home you have more control over the quality of the coffee, the brewing time and shot size giving you the flexibility to make it the way you want.
Great video, I have an 8 year old Giotto Evo HX and love it. The temp probe was a game changer for me. My cooling flush was just until the gargling stopped but found this was still around 96C which was too hot for my beans.
I have the Sage Bambino Plus and have never thought about most of the problems that you can address. I think it gets a little more complicated the bigger the machine is.
after 4 years my power switch died..... bought a new one for 10$ did it myself in under an hour and added a thermal blanket while i had it open. I feel it heats up about 10% faster and stays hotter for much longer when machine is powered off, which makes the late morning cup much faster.
In your opinion, what is the better option at that price point? You hinted towards that at the end but didn't say what you think is better for the price point.
I almost never make espresso for myself, but I’ve been working in the industry a long time, so I figure I should probably get one. This is a new contender, before it was largely La Marzocco or that new Prima One during it out. Thanks so much for the in depth on this.
The Mozzafiato type V is FAR superior in every way from build quality to performance. It makes the Appartamento look very entry, which it is for a prosumer HX machine
Hey man, what is the scratch resistance of this machine like? Particularly interested in how the black holds up? Love the content and attention to detail!!
That’s a lot of money for a heat exchanger machine. For the Aparttamento’s price, the Rancilio Silvia Pro is a way better buy and makes better coffee with a dual boiler and PID setup giving much better temperature consistency. Then, upgrade someday to a comparable but more luxury machine (if you feel necessary) like a Rocket R58 or an ultra luxury machine like a La Marzocco Linea Mini.
@@itsxris yeah I also got mine in December and LOVING it! I know there are some quality control issues with their machines but doesn’t detract from the fact that they’re still great machines.
Video content was great.. Love the cups too bad hard to find one in Indo.. So true about the variance temp on HX machine, because of this annoying flush finally i took Mara X as my first HX.. keep posting bro.. Love the content and quality..
I can answer this for you. For home use making 1 or 2 drinks at a time or even 4 or 5 you won't see much of a difference other than the dual boiler being slightly more temperature stable due to the PID. The dual boiler machine allows you to be very consistent over 10+ drinks in a row which is definitely not a requirement of the typical home user. The more reasonable upgrade in the rocket machines is either of their "chronometro" machines which offer the PID, and have variants for a rotary pump (quieter and can be plumbed into a water line), while not having the price tag of the dual boiler machine. Hope this helps.
Great video! A quick question that hope you can help: does your steam arm feel totally cool after couple shots; or it is still kind of warm-hot but not super hot that could burn?
Xris I just bought the exact same machine as you 👍 but I have a sette 270 grinder. I set it up today and went through the installation process and started pulling my first espresso shots. So far I’ve made terrible shots lol 😂 any tips? Anything you noticed while setting it up or for a duration of time shortly after?
Hey great vid man! How long you need to wait for pulling second shot? Do we need to wait another minute or just using the technique “cooling flushes”? And we ready to go pull a second shot. Thanks man
I've looked into that but they're crazy expensive! $300-500+ from what I've seen. At that price point I want either English Walnut to match my Niche or a nice dark Olive wood haha
So you said you didn't think this was the best machine in its price range. Which one, then, would you say is? Just curious about your opinion here, I know the answer is subjective.
I chose the Rocket over the Mara X recently. With the 10% discount from Seattle Coffee Gear, it is close to the same price. I agree that the Lelit is the better value from what I have seen but which looks better on the countertop for the next 10 years? Also, when my friends ask, I would rather say it's a "Rocket" rather then it's a "Lelit". Childish I know.
Hi Xris! Could you please share a recommendation for a good shelf-liner option? I didn't see that item linked. I'm worried of purchasing one that will not work well with the machine heat (i.e. poor quality rubber that would melt, etc). Thanks in advance!
Did you find that when you first started using the Appartamento that it had a hot metal odor and taste from through the group head and steam wand? I've had mine for about 3 weeks now and unless i run a lot of water through the group or wand before use, there is this almost "campfire" taste that comes through. I spoke to Seattle Coffee Gear and their "technician" said this is residue from the manufacturing process and that I should continue to run water through it and it will dissipate. Did you experience any of this?
Hi Xris, thanks for the review. I'm about to get the Rocket Appartamento. I was wondering how deep is the drip tray area? I'm asking for choosing new scale with timer to fit it nicely. I'm not sure I need Acaia (if anybody). I'd like to get the Timemore. Hario seems to be too long. Thanks a lot.
I have the time more and I wish it was slightly more narrow than it is. Doesn't leave much room to weight the volume at the time of pulling an espresso. I usually guess and weight the final volume after pulling shots. Other than that detail I love the scale.
Hey buddy, just checking with you if you are using ridged or ridgeless VST baskets for your appartamento (and if the 18g/20g variants both fit the appartamento?) Also, any thoughts on the difference in shot quality on the VST basket vs the default basket would be helpful, thanks :)
I use the 20g ridged VST basket, as long as its 58mm diameter it should be good! Also I actually am not sure if the basket difference itself would change anything, I just got it for the bigger dosing size haha! Might need to do a direct side by side
I used the stock basket for the first month of getting my apartamento. I went with 18g ridgeless VST and instantly had to grind finer. In my experience VST is lot less forgiving. But once you get it dialed in, it is much better. I also likes that it is straight walled unlike the stock basket
My experience with the Breville Dual Boiler, love it when it worked, but while still under warranty I had to send in for repair, unable to perform de-scale function, machine would get really hot and trip GFI outlet, started leaking, etc. Continued to trip GFI outlet after repair, still unable to de-scale, machine starting shutting down while using. Called Breville for repair and was told since it was out of warranty it would be $500.00 for repair. Look around at reviews, Amazon, Williams Sonoma, Seattle Coffee Gear and you will see all the same complaints. Breville really should have stood behind their Dual Boiler that obviously had a design defect. I decided $500.00 was a better investment into a new machine that wasn't made in China.
Baratzza sette 270 if you don't mind the loud noise. Niche zero. Anything else that's specifically an espresso grinder , if you're buying an apartamento I'm guessing you don't want a grinder worth more than the machine so I'll not mention the ultra high end options.
@@Matt18001 I d be interested to know if there is a point of diminishing returns. Does going more expensive (on the grinder) always improve the quality or consistency of the espresso?
Read the written review here: www.itsxris.com/post/rocket-appartamento-long-term-review
An updated list of what's currently on my coffee bar: www.itsxris.com/brew
All the behind-the-scenes equipment I use to make my content: www.itsxris.com/store
Great little machine. For those wondering: I have a small coffee shop with two of these running. They handle heavy traffic when needed and I have the flexibility to turn one off during slow times. I have had my coffee shop for 3 years now. I will upgrade to a Boxer sometime soon but the Two Apts are doing fantastic.
Where are you from ?
How are handling the temperature fluctuation? I use it domestically and struggling with this issue!
Wow thanks for this info!!
Seriously dude, this is nerd heaven--love your review and your choice to dismiss the obvious stuff that someone considering buying such a beautiful Italian beast would not want or, indeed, need to know. p.s. the way you have cut this together is hilarious in a very good way. Thank you.
Thanks for the review. Trying to figure out how to spend your hard earned dollars on is difficult. The sheer amount of information available on choosing a machine can be a bit overwhelming. Your review is super helpful. At the end of the day, pick something that you enjoy looking at, works well, fits in your budget and is built like a Sherman.
thank you! I'm actually editing my video now on tips and things to look for and consider when buying your first espresso machine
I've had the exact same machine for a couple of months now and after buying a thermometer for the group head I can say that flushing the head before pulling a shot is essential. When the machine has just heated up to 93-ish degrees celcius, 6-8 seconds of flushing might be okay. However, when the machine has heated up for mor than 40-50 minutes you will need at least 13-15 seconds of flushing. Otherwise you will end up with a waaay overextracted first shot. Also you want to manipulate the ovp in the back of the machine so it tops out at around 9 bars of pressure. For this, you will need to buy a barometer for the group head. too.
Great review. I have been considering a Rocket Appartamento for several months now and have watched at least a dozen videos on it. Your video has been the one that has pushed me over the decision-making line.
I can highly recommend this machine . I’ve had mine for 18 months .
So you have it? What do you think!?
@@CaBdosdos the machine is awesome it handles making several coffees in a row I make at least 4 in a row as I take them to work for my wife and me . It’s the perfect machine for my coffee wants . Each person is different, I suggest you do your research and visit the people that sell them for demonstrations . I’m in Australia and the people that sold mine to me , come out and set it up along with the grinder to get you started. Hope this helps .
Three months ago I moved from the Gaggia Classic (with added PID) to the Bezzera BZ10 in the same price range as the Appartamento I had exactly the same observations in my upgrade. Also upgraded my grinder from the Mazzer Mini to the Ceado E37S, and I must agree that the grinder is the more critical component.
This is the best looking Rocket machine from their line, to my eye. I own a Lucca M58 but would have picked this if I had gone with a heat exchanger, mainly because of the looks.
especially in matte black!
Well, you sure convinced me. I have only had my Gaggia Classic Pro for three months and I'm already over the frustration of it. Whole Latte love has a sale on these right now and I'm taking advantage of it. It's not much of a sale but it's a little something off the large price of this machine. Thanks a bunch for for your excellent review and comparison of these two machines.
Thanks for the review ! We have our unit from 3 years ago and had just one visit to the technicals to change the “presostato” making 6-10 coffees / day
I think when people are asking "does it make great espresso/milk drinks?" it's actually more proper to ask "do you know how to make great espresso/milk drinks?". A good machine makes the experience smoother and easier, by, in my opinion, mostly providing stability. The temperature, pressure, and water dispense are more stable and predictable. And at the end of the day, if you enjoy making coffee with it, I think it's always a worth it. I myself have a Gaggia classic(not even the pro version), and I'm loving it! Great reviews btw.
this is a super good point to make - going to be adding a screenshot of your comment into my vid next week about picking your first espresso machine
@@itsxris btw, I'd agree with you that the Gaggia classic indeed has quite a learning curve. The machine came in factory setting a 13bar default brewing pressure. I had to tune that down to a 6. To get the best steam power I have to run the steam until the boiler kicks in again. It's been fun though, and the results quite rewarding. Yeah, it's definitely important to join the community and learn more about your machine and develop better routines. Cheers
definitely, I'm actually hoping to bring back some GCP vids through my Patreon I just launched :)
Best purchase of the year! I love my Rocket, it’s such an awesome machine.
same, no regrets at all
I can't imagine those unique rubberised black coats are going to be nice looking or feeling after a year or two.
Especially since it's a coffee machine. Heat and humidity all around.
Did you see it deteriorate any?
Im pretty much ready to upgrade my tin can breville barista express. I have used it for about a year and a half and im pretty sure i have maxed out its capabilities. Having a all in one machine was a great step as a beginner but now i think im ready to make the jump into a prosumer machine and grinder. The rocket has definitely caught my eye along with the profitec 600 and ecm machines.
We upgraded from a Breville Barista Express (after using it for 4 years) and the Rocket has hands down been the best investment ever! Actually we even think in retrospect we could have gotten a more pro model by Rocket Espresso.
Our Apartemento just broke down after a little over one and a half years. Now we are waiting for a new control box which we had to pay for and supposedly should be the culprit. Next machine won't be a Rocket.
guess I'll have to do a 1.5 year update to this review ;)
@@itsxris , sounds relevant, how is yours doing?
this review vid is only 2 weeks old so pretty much the same as in the vid - no issues!
will definitely be doing periodic updates, next one probably at 1 year then 2 years
Mine had several overheating and other issues within the 2 year warranty period. Shipping it for warranty repair is not practical, so the warranty is pretty much phone support and free parts. Just replaced a second presurestat and the control box yesterday, works fine so far... A beautiful machine makes great espresso(when working) but way too unreliable for the money, even compared to my bulletproof Silvia. No Rockets for me in the future.
This video was outstanding I purchased the Appartamento three years ago and you were spot on.
glad to hear it :D
Best channel for it's simplicity
I love when people freak out when I spend $2,000 on a espresso machine, yet don’t give Starbucks a penny for a year and break even.
I actually did an excel sheet for this long ago to see if it would really be that much cheaper or save money... might be an interesting video topic you've just given me
@@itsxris for sure it doesnt save money - but you get a way better espresso.
Exactly I’ve saved a fortune on making coffee at home
When you factor in transportation costs, time spent standing in line, time spent looking for a seat (most of the seats are occupied by squatters with laptops), plus the product cost, Starbucks costs around $10.00 per visit. At 300 Vente Lattes per year, the cost is around $3000.00 per year. Over 10 years that comes to around $30,000.00. This makes the cost of a high end machine like a Rocket negligible. That aside, Starbucks Lattes always tasted like warmed over dishwater. When you make these drinks at home you have more control over the quality of the coffee, the brewing time and shot size giving you the flexibility to make it the way you want.
Purchased the same Rocket in Black\Copper for Christmas, can't wait. Many thanks for your videos from Russia
the copper looks SO good too! thanks for the support!
Great video, I have an 8 year old Giotto Evo HX and love it. The temp probe was a game changer for me. My cooling flush was just until the gargling stopped but found this was still around 96C which was too hot for my beans.
I have the Sage Bambino Plus and have never thought about most of the problems that you can address. I think it gets a little more complicated the bigger the machine is.
after 4 years my power switch died..... bought a new one for 10$ did it myself in under an hour and added a thermal blanket while i had it open. I feel it heats up about 10% faster and stays hotter for much longer when machine is powered off, which makes the late morning cup much faster.
I have one of these machines, and everything here is spot on. Great video.
This Review was very helpful! thank you and keep the videos coming :)
glad you enjoyed!
In your opinion, what is the better option at that price point? You hinted towards that at the end but didn't say what you think is better for the price point.
I almost never make espresso for myself, but I’ve been working in the industry a long time, so I figure I should probably get one.
This is a new contender, before it was largely La Marzocco or that new Prima One during it out. Thanks so much for the in depth on this.
Can you talk about your descaling and water filtration?
Great vid, also love your camera setup/luts
Really nice and well put together video. glad you like the machine. it looks ace!
thanks!
Excellent video on the machine! This was very insightful.
thank you!
Love your videos man, this one as well! Still trying to justify the costs of an Appartamento, but it's definitely tempting.
next week's video will be very helpful in either justifying or helping you find a machine!
@@itsxris Great! I'm looking forward to it already!
I love your videos. The right information in the right dose (sorry).Thanks!
This video was excellent, and very informative. Thank you for your efforts.
Interesting, it looks like a nice machine and great price. I'll check your workflow Wednesdays videos to see how it is to use ;)
Hey Xris, what a small world. I never knew you were a coffee content creator before Mode!
The Mozzafiato type V is FAR superior in every way from build quality to performance. It makes the Appartamento look very entry, which it is for a prosumer HX machine
The apartmento is designed as an entry level machine . So does that mean I should throw my apartmento in the bin????
Aaaand it costs a lot more.
I found the drip try a bit sharp and sanded the edges and corners with 400 wet/dry sandpaper.
Great review. I have this machine and learned a few useful things.
Right on bro! Im moving on to a gs3 after the r58
Hey man, what is the scratch resistance of this machine like? Particularly interested in how the black holds up? Love the content and attention to detail!!
That’s a lot of money for a heat exchanger machine. For the Aparttamento’s price, the Rancilio Silvia Pro is a way better buy and makes better coffee with a dual boiler and PID setup giving much better temperature consistency. Then, upgrade someday to a comparable but more luxury machine (if you feel necessary) like a Rocket R58 or an ultra luxury machine like a La Marzocco Linea Mini.
The magnetic drip tray is my favorite feature of this machine. 😂
Hey thanks for the great video. Just got one and can’t wait to set it up. I’m upgrading from a Breville semi automatic
perfect step up - hope you got a good grinder too!
@@itsxris yup. Got the Faustino
Really helpful review, thanks for making it.
Gonna get myself this machine for Christmas! But cant decide on the colour lol
@@adambromley6972 Rocket is Italian…?
the response seems unnecessarily aggressive against rocket as a brand lol - its a great machine and after nearly a year it still holds up beautifully
@@itsxris yeah I also got mine in December and LOVING it! I know there are some quality control issues with their machines but doesn’t detract from the fact that they’re still great machines.
Gerat video. Subscribed. I look forward to your videos to come and I will defiantly check out your old ones. Keep it up!
Video content was great.. Love the cups too bad hard to find one in Indo.. So true about the variance temp on HX machine, because of this annoying flush finally i took Mara X as my first HX.. keep posting bro.. Love the content and quality..
Interesting review, can you compare with a rocket dual boiler machine
I can answer this for you. For home use making 1 or 2 drinks at a time or even 4 or 5 you won't see much of a difference other than the dual boiler being slightly more temperature stable due to the PID. The dual boiler machine allows you to be very consistent over 10+ drinks in a row which is definitely not a requirement of the typical home user. The more reasonable upgrade in the rocket machines is either of their "chronometro" machines which offer the PID, and have variants for a rotary pump (quieter and can be plumbed into a water line), while not having the price tag of the dual boiler machine. Hope this helps.
@@Matt18001 thanks Matt
Excellent; very helpful and informative!
Great video! A quick question that hope you can help: does your steam arm feel totally cool after couple shots; or it is still kind of warm-hot but not super hot that could burn?
Xris I just bought the exact same machine as you 👍 but I have a sette 270 grinder. I set it up today and went through the installation process and started pulling my first espresso shots. So far I’ve made terrible shots lol 😂 any tips? Anything you noticed while setting it up or for a duration of time shortly after?
Hard to say without details of why it was bad, my best recs would be fresh beans and nail the 2:1 ratio and adjust from there
Hey great vid man! How long you need to wait for pulling second shot? Do we need to wait another minute or just using the technique “cooling flushes”? And we ready to go pull a second shot.
Thanks man
Thanks so much for this video. If you had to buy a new espresso machine again, would you get the same one? Cheers ☕️
Great video! Are you using a ridged or ridgeless vst basket?
Great Vid like always! Watching the video and drinking cortado that I made with my Appartamento!
thank you! ☕️
@@itsxris how about some wooden accents! Recently I bought them for my Appartamento and it looks amazing 😬
I've looked into that but they're crazy expensive! $300-500+ from what I've seen. At that price point I want either English Walnut to match my Niche or a nice dark Olive wood haha
@@itsxris ok I have something for you..... insta for photos
So you said you didn't think this was the best machine in its price range. Which one, then, would you say is? Just curious about your opinion here, I know the answer is subjective.
maaaaaybe the Lelit Mara X, that was the other machine I was looking into (has PID and is cheaper)
I chose the Rocket over the Mara X recently. With the 10% discount from Seattle Coffee Gear, it is close to the same price. I agree that the Lelit is the better value from what I have seen but which looks better on the countertop for the next 10 years? Also, when my friends ask, I would rather say it's a "Rocket" rather then it's a "Lelit". Childish I know.
The only thing I’m not sure about Are the threaded valves for the steam and hot water. How well do these hold up over time?
Nice , thanks. Love mine
Hi,is the Rocket louder than a Gaggia?
Longer drip tray would be great for scales too... I might 3dprint an extension
Great video. I learned a lot of things. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
thanks!
Excellent. Thank you.
Great video. How did you find the steam capabilities compared to the gaggia?
Hi Xris! Could you please share a recommendation for a good shelf-liner option? I didn't see that item linked. I'm worried of purchasing one that will not work well with the machine heat (i.e. poor quality rubber that would melt, etc). Thanks in advance!
Great review. I’m am totally enjoying my apartmento
Did you find that when you first started using the Appartamento that it had a hot metal odor and taste from through the group head and steam wand? I've had mine for about 3 weeks now and unless i run a lot of water through the group or wand before use, there is this almost "campfire" taste that comes through. I spoke to Seattle Coffee Gear and their "technician" said this is residue from the manufacturing process and that I should continue to run water through it and it will dissipate. Did you experience any of this?
Loved your video!
What do u think at this price point is better maybe quickmill Anita evo?.
Great video and very informative!
thank you!
Well Done..tks..
Changing brew temps for lighter roasts?
Hi a little question do you think this would work for events like 50 to 200 people events constantly like every weekend?
Hello XRIS! Lovely video.
I was wondering what filter basket you're using and how many grams of coffee you are using for that particular filter?
20g VST basket
does it scratch easily? its one of my ick😭
What would you guys recommend apartamento or Silvia pro?
How long does it take to warm up
After 6 month. Power switch is broken. Plastic railing of course is broken as well.
Not a tank at all.
after 13 months, i dont have any issues still
@@itsxris good for you
Yo bro, what’s your take on quick mill rubino as compared to this machine ?
I purchased my appartamento from SCG too. I can’t tell if the double shot stock basket is 14g or 18g. Every time I dose 14g I end up with a wet puck.
I wouldn't say a wet puck is in indicator of anything tbh
What cups are you using again?
can you take me how to steam the milk for latte art with appartamento? Cause I just cant make get to the right texture for the art :(
Hi Xris, thanks for the review. I'm about to get the Rocket Appartamento. I was wondering how deep is the drip tray area? I'm asking for choosing new scale with timer to fit it nicely. I'm not sure I need Acaia (if anybody). I'd like to get the Timemore. Hario seems to be too long. Thanks a lot.
I have the time more and I wish it was slightly more narrow than it is. Doesn't leave much room to weight the volume at the time of pulling an espresso. I usually guess and weight the final volume after pulling shots. Other than that detail I love the scale.
Hey buddy, just checking with you if you are using ridged or ridgeless VST baskets for your appartamento (and if the 18g/20g variants both fit the appartamento?)
Also, any thoughts on the difference in shot quality on the VST basket vs the default basket would be helpful, thanks :)
I use the 20g ridged VST basket, as long as its 58mm diameter it should be good!
Also I actually am not sure if the basket difference itself would change anything, I just got it for the bigger dosing size haha! Might need to do a direct side by side
I used the stock basket for the first month of getting my apartamento. I went with 18g ridgeless VST and instantly had to grind finer. In my experience VST is lot less forgiving. But once you get it dialed in, it is much better. I also likes that it is straight walled unlike the stock basket
Bellezza bellona❤️❤️❤️. You need to try it 😉✌🏼😉
Hesitating a lot between this one and the Breville Dual Boiler. Do you have experience with both ?
My experience with the Breville Dual Boiler, love it when it worked, but while still under warranty I had to send in for repair, unable to perform de-scale function, machine would get really hot and trip GFI outlet, started leaking, etc. Continued to trip GFI outlet after repair, still unable to de-scale, machine starting shutting down while using. Called Breville for repair and was told since it was out of warranty it would be $500.00 for repair. Look around at reviews, Amazon, Williams Sonoma, Seattle Coffee Gear and you will see all the same complaints. Breville really should have stood behind their Dual Boiler that obviously had a design defect. I decided $500.00 was a better investment into a new machine that wasn't made in China.
@@deniseellis9488 People on internet seem to say this internal clock thing was corrected in the new model design ? When did you have your Breville ?
Hello, good day!
Which is the name of the piece that you use between your machine and cups? And where I can buy it?
perforated shelf liner, any store like target or walmart or amazon!
Can you use the same coffee for espresso and pour over?
definitely
مقطع جيد وممتع👍 good video
Just curious isn’t the Profitec Pro 500 PID Espresso Machine the better buy with PID? Love the rocket but I keep reading about PID.
depends on your needs - james hoffmann has a great recent vid about temperature for espresso I recommend watching
@@itsxris sure - love a link. Are you going to get a Eric’s thermometer for your rocket?
500 is for sure better than this tbh
I'll get some kinda thermometer, haven't looked into the diff types yet
did you get a bridgeless or ridged basket?
ridged 20g VST basket
What kind of water do you use for this machine?
12:35 - Brita Filter, but I do want to try 3rdWaveWater
Mine just stoped working after 3 years...
@@lvrsvid I contacted the shop where I bought it and still no answer. I understand its the holidays, plus COVID...
Great video, thanks!!!
Can you please just a bit slow down , I can not follow you und understand your explanation. Thank you for lovely Videos
You looks like a Smurf... Why this THING on your head? Such a good Clip and clever guy...
I aspire to look like papa smurf everyday
@@itsxris You are rly cool Papa Smurf 💋❤️
Anyone recommend a good coffee bean grinder to use with this?
Baratzza sette 270 if you don't mind the loud noise. Niche zero. Anything else that's specifically an espresso grinder , if you're buying an apartamento I'm guessing you don't want a grinder worth more than the machine so I'll not mention the ultra high end options.
@@Matt18001 I d be interested to know if there is a point of diminishing returns.
Does going more expensive (on the grinder) always improve the quality or consistency of the espresso?
Your gripes are small
why would u buy this maschine over a lelit bianca? makes no sense
because that one is twice the price bud
I'm in europe so a bit hard to compare prices :D but i would go for a dual boiler with rotary pump when it comes to prosumer machines
Cold enough to wear a beanie, hot enough to wear a t-shirt
Millennials.... using a timer on your phone to count to 10 seconds for the cleaning lollll 🤣🤦♂️
it was more for demonstrative purposes for the camera, i dont actually use it when I clean obviously