NEW Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA - Crew Review

We are stoked about the new Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA Espresso Machine! A ground-up redesign of the fan-favorite Appartamento, the TCA adds a new... just about everything to its namesake. At its core, the TCA brings a hint of modernity with an integrated 4-setting temperature control system to improve cup quality. This special temperature adjustment is actuated with the brew lever, removing the need for any screens, buttons, or switched to detract from its show-stopping design. Also new to the TCA: an upgraded stainless steel frame, new case design, updated knobs and portafilter, and an integrated cup rail. These changes combine to make the Appartamento TCA a worthwhile addition to your coffee setup.
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[@back_to_the_bike8820]

I've owned a Rocket appartamento since 2018. I disagree with part of the comment. The factory extraction pressure was about 11 bars. I set this pressure to 9 bars (by putting a pressure gauge on the head of the group), it's very easy to do and there are videos on YT that explain how to do it. I can attest to a qualitative gain in cup quality.
I've also lowered the pressure to 1 bar (in fact it fluctuates between 1 and 1.1 bar). Despite this, there's enough steam (but I don't make many milky drinks anyway), so no worries. For the type of coffee I drink, it's perfect.

[@johnholmquist9277]

Thanks for watching and commenting about your experience with your machine!

[@ABowlofWeetabix]

100% my appartamento was 11.5 at least when I got it. OPV adjusted down to about 9 when pulling a shot

[@juans1988]

Hi, i want to know if the machine has a real PID controller or its a system based on the boiler pressure.

[@johnholmquist9277]

Thanks for watching and commenting! The TCA uses the same temp probe as the Mozzafiato. It is a PID but the temperatures are preset to the low, medium, high, and very high settings.

[@juans1988]

@@johnholmquist9277 Thank you !

[@yveshajjar9765]

Can this new model be plumbed?

[@johnholmquist9277]

Thanks for watching and commenting! The TCA has a vibratory pump and is not able to be plumbed in.

[@2YouTubermomosan]

Thank you for making the video! We, the Japanese 🇯🇵 TH-camr "momosan🍑🍑", will continue to support you.😊

[@Valspartame_Maelstrom]

hi

[@speaknup8009]

Why on earth would Rocket add a PID and then hamstring it in the way that they have on this machine? I get it that for many, simpler is better, but why give away performance in this fashion? Also, for a machine in this price class, a shot timer and brew pressure gauge should be included. Function should have been provided along with the Form that Rocket worked so hard to provide. A hard pass.

[@socomon69]

I feel like rocket has been trading on their name for the last decade or so. no real innovation

[@chriskvikstad4980]

If they would combine these new design elements with the Cronometro Mozzafiato R, that would be the perfect combination. I really like the look of the new TCA but the features and rotary pump in the Mozzafiato R just make more sense. It's too bad you can't get a combination of both.

[@robjob08]

Where. Is. The. Shot. Timer.

[@valerioelorza9898]

title of a Milanese song in Milanese dialect that has become a typical expression of citizen pride and...it is a relief after hearing you mispronounce appatamento 300 times!
by the way dramatic watery cappuccino!