With the R Cinquantotto, Italian espresso machine specialist Rocket wants to make your barista dreams come true. A dual boiler, Faema E61 brew group, and a high-gloss stainless steel body bring a serious touch of Italian flair to your kitchen. But does the successor to the Rocket R58 impress with its coffee, or is it just a shiny steam machine?
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If you start your morning listening to your automatic coffee machine rattle, wheeze, and gurgle, you know the struggle: the dream of a perfect espresso too often ends in a burnt, bitter disappointment. For those who want the real deal, a manual espresso machine is the only way to go. Stainless steel, craftsmanship, full control– sounds tempting, right? But how much money and dedication does it really take to create the perfect specialty coffee?
This is where Milan-based Rocket Espresso step into the spotlight. With their € 2,690 R Cinquantotto, they introduce the successor to the popular R58 espresso machine. But is it truly better than other machines in this price range? Or does it all come down to the beans and your barista skills at the end of the day?
In this test we’ll reveal whether the Rocket R Cinquantotto is truly the Ferrari of espresso machines– or more of a kit-car that gives you more headaches than perfect shots. We put it through its paces in our office, running dozens of kilos of coffee through it to find out if it really delivers the Italian espresso dream. Spoiler alert: this machine is definitely hot!
You can find the full review at our sister magazine DOWNTOWN.
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Words: Jan Fock Photos: Jan Fock, Robin Schmitt
