Strong fit if…
Buyers who want traditional lever-group workflow and strong steaming in a 27 cm-wide machine.
Manual espresso✓ Key specifications
Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA
Appartamento TCA keeps the compact heat-exchanger format while adding four boiler-pressure temperature settings. The 1.8 L boiler supports simultaneous brewing and steaming through commercial-style controls.
Country version · EU · 220–240 V · 50–60 Hz · 1200 W · US · 115 V · 60 Hz · 1200 W
Know before buying
TCA offers four pressure-based heat levels rather than direct numeric brew-temperature PID control.
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Key facts
Machine familyManual espresso
Built-in grinderNo
Milk systemManual cool-touch steam wand powered by 1.8 L heat-exchange boiler
Dimensions (W × D × H)27 × 44.8 × 35.8 cm
Water tank2.5 L
Accessory ecosystemRocket Espresso Bottomless Portafilter
- ✓ The Tank Temperature Adjustment system provides four boiler-pressure settings.
- ✓ The heat-exchange boiler holds 1.8 L and the manufacturer lists a 1.9 L reservoir.
- ✓ EU versions use 220–240 V, 50–60 Hz and 1200 W; US versions use 115 V, 60 Hz and 1200 W.
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Accessories for this machine
Every item below is matched with Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA · APPARTAMENTO TCA.
Rocket Espresso Bottomless Portafilter ↔ Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA
CompatibleThis bottomless portafilter works with all Rocket machines.
Rocket Espresso Blind Filter Basket ↔ Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA
Check before buyingCheck the basket diameter on your Appartamento TCA before ordering this backflush basket.
Rocket Espresso Water Reservoir Filter ↔ Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA
Check before buyingCheck the tank fitting on your Appartamento TCA before ordering this reservoir filter.
Accessories made for this machine
See the items available to order, then use the manufacturer references below to confirm the exact product code and country version.
Exact compatibility references
Portafilter✓ Compatible
Rocket E61 Bottomless Portafilter with 21 g Basket
- Product code
- No public SKU
- Purchase region
- UK
Compatible with the system used by this machine.
Brewing accessory✓ Compatible
Rocket Magnetic Dosing Funnel
- Product code
- No public SKU
- Purchase region
- UK
Compatible with the system used by this machine.
Tamper✓ Compatible
Rocket Espresso Tamper 58 mm
- Product code
- No public SKU
- Purchase region
- UK
Compatible with the system used by this machine.
Care and cleaning? Check before ordering
Rocket Blind Filter Basket
- Product code
- No public SKU
- Purchase region
- EU
Check your machine’s product code, country version or serial number before ordering.
Check the product code for your machine before buying this accessory.View at the manufacturer ↗
Filter? Check before ordering
Rocket Water Reservoir Filter — pack of 2
- Product code
- No public SKU
- Purchase region
- UK
Check your machine’s product code, country version or serial number before ordering.
Check the product code for your machine before buying this accessory.View at the manufacturer ↗
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Coffee that suits this machine
Recommendation for this modelRocket Espresso Appartamento TCAAPPARTAMENTO TCA
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Why it suits this machine
This machine has no grinder. Espresso needs a much finer, more precisely adjustable grind than filter coffee.
Coffee and capsules for this machine
These examples match this machine’s coffee format. Check the product page for the latest details.
Rocket ClubRocket Beans No.1 Colombia — 1 kg
Whole beans · 1 kg · espresso
A balanced medium roast with milk chocolate, caramel and red-fruit notes.
- Shopping location
- United Kingdom
Rocket ClubRocket Beans No.4 Colombia–Guatemala–Honduras — 1 kg
Whole beans · 1 kg · espresso
A bold medium-dark espresso with dark chocolate, raisin and molasses notes.
- Shopping location
- United Kingdom
Rocket ClubRocket Beans No.5 Brazil–Ethiopia–Papua New Guinea — 1 kg
Whole beans · 1 kg · espresso
A low-acidity medium-dark blend with dark chocolate, praline and maple notes, especially suited to milk.
- Shopping location
- United Kingdom
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Check your country version
Model names can cover several voltages, bundles and regional revisions. Match the full product code before ordering accessories.
View manufacturer pageRocket Espresso · APPARTAMENTO TCArocket-espresso.com
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