Rocket Appartamento: Warming Up
The Rocket Appartamento takes around 10 mins to get up to pressure and heat. Waiting an extra 10 mins really does make the difference to getting better tasting coffee. This ensures your espresso is brewed at the perfect temperature, resulting in a flavorful cup of coffee.
The Appartamento is designed with a small footprint. If you are considering upgrading it should at least be on your list. Water management and cleaning are the two biggest maintenance issues. The long warranty is reassuring.
Proper Heating Time for Espresso Machine
The Rocket Appartamento takes around 10 mins to get up to pressure and heat. As a former barista, this type of machine is as close as I can get to a commercial experience without redesigning my kitchen. Waiting an extra 10 mins really does make the difference to getting better tasting coffee, as once the portafilter and group-head get up to heat too. For the Rocket Appartamento you want to leave the machine on for 25 to 30 minutes to stabilize the temperature. You don’t want fluctuation in the temperature – too cold you get sourness and too hot you get bitterness.
This ensures your espresso is brewed at the perfect temperature, resulting in a flavorful cup of coffee. Like other Rocket machines, the Appartamento is a stunning addition with its polished stainless steel and iconic colored cutouts.