Fatto
a Mano.
Made by hand. Named for the stars.
Rocket Espresso was born from the enthusiasm of a group of young friends who wanted to make coffee at home in a truly workmanlike manner. They named it by looking at the stars — to symbolize a fascination for exploration. Every machine is still handcrafted in Milan. That hasn't changed.
Italian craft.
No compromises.
Rocket Espresso was born in the 21st century thanks to the enthusiasm of some young friends, committed to the idea of creating an espresso machine to make coffee at home in a truly workmanlike manner. They named it by looking at the stars — to symbolize the fascination for space exploration.
This small company made Milan its home, involving a team of craftsmen and inventors committed to focusing and having fun in the work. It became a workspace with a solid culture in a short time — a space where life does not stop at the entrance. That culture shows in every machine they build.
"Classic Italian engineering, bold styling, and a dedication to quality — we are Rocket Espresso."
We've sold Rocket Espresso longer than most retailers have heard of them. After thousands of machines, the pattern is consistent: Rocket buyers become Rocket loyalists. The build quality, the design, the longevity — it earns trust that other brands spend years trying to buy.
Find your Rocket.
Seven machines available now — from the iconic Appartamento TCA to the flagship R Nine One and the new R58 Tune. Every one handmade in Milan. Every purchase backed by our 365-day guarantee and 3-year warranty.
Appartamento TCA
Temperature-optimized home espresso. The Appartamento, evolved.
Four precision temperature presets (0.9–1.2 bar) solve the classic HX consistency issue. 1.8L copper heat-exchange boiler, redesigned E61 brew group, iconic circular side panels in six colors plus two wood options. The machine that defined Rocket — now with the precision it always deserved.
Giotto FAST V
The original Rocket, reimagined. Ready to brew in 15 minutes.
The evolution of the very first model Rocket ever brought to market. FAST actively heated E61 group cuts warm-up from 30+ minutes to around 15. OLED display, PID, integrated shot timer. Internal 2.5L tank. This is where the Rocket story began.
Giotto FAST R
The Giotto FAST with a rotary pump and direct water line capability.
Identical performance to the FAST V with three key upgrades: quieter rotary pump, direct plumb-in capability, and slightly faster pressure build. The right choice for permanent kitchen installations or buyers who want silent morning operation.
Mozzafiato FAST V
Breathtaking. 314mm wide. Ready in 15 minutes.
Mozzafiato means breathtaking — and Rocket named it for their passion for cycling. Same FAST technology as the Giotto, in a body 26mm narrower. Rocket's most compact HX machine with FAST heat-up. When counter space matters but performance can't be compromised.
Mozzafiato FAST R
Rocket's most compact plumbable HX machine.
314mm wide with a rotary pump and direct water line capability. The smallest Rocket HX machine you can plumb in permanently. If counter space is a real constraint and you want permanent installation, this is the answer.
R Nine One
Commercial-grade pressure profiling for the true espresso enthusiast.
Rocket's most advanced home machine currently available. Dual stainless-steel boilers, fully saturated group, PID temperature control, and a full pressure-profiling system. Direct water connection or built-in reservoir. For the buyer who is done compromising.
R58 Tune
The next evolution of Rocket's dual-boiler legacy.
TUNE programmable pre-infusion and extraction profiling. Magnetic Communication Pod touchscreen. Fast 10-minute heat-up. Replaces the Cinquantotto entirely. Dual boiler precision with a design that commands attention — available now.
Rocket makes grinders too.
The Gravo (grind-by-weight, 63mm burrs), Spluga (65mm, 3.5" touchscreen), Giannino (55mm, compact), and Faustino (50mm, silent). Each designed to match the aesthetic of your Rocket machine — and the performance your espresso deserves. A great machine with a mediocre grinder is a mediocre espresso.
Chicago experts.
Not a catalog.
We're not a big-box retailer with Rocket buried in a SKU list. We've been a dedicated espresso specialist since 2010 — and Rocket has been central to our lineup from the start. When you call us, you're talking to someone who has sold hundreds of these machines and will tell you honestly whether the TCA, the R58, or a Lelit Bianca is right for your kitchen and workflow.
Rocket vs. Lelit.
We sell both.
We're one of the few retailers who carries both Rocket Espresso and Lelit in depth. Here's the honest comparison — no brand loyalty, just what's right for your setup.
"Most buyers at the $2,000–$3,500 range end up choosing based partly on how the machine looks on their counter. If that's an honest criterion for you — and it is for most people — Rocket wins that comparison every time. If extraction precision is the single priority, start with a Lelit."
Everything you want to know
The machine you'll
still own in 2040.
Every Rocket Espresso machine sold through Cliff & Pebble comes with our 365-day in-home trial, free shipping, and the full 3-year Rocket warranty. If it's not right, we'll make it right. That's not a policy — it's how we've operated since 2010.