Rocket Cellini Semi Automatic Espresso Machine

We just expanded our Rocket inventory to include the sleek Cellini. Gail introduces us to the machine and discusses its purely aesthetic differences from the Giotto.

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• rocket
• cellini
• semi-automatic
• espresso machine

[joeldamianicigan]

Wondering how often Rocket Espresso puts out a new machine. Coffee Fest 2011 is this weekend but not sure if they announce new products at these trade shows.

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@joeldamianicigan Coffee Fest have shows all around the US, but historically Rocket have not been involved in them, preferring to introduce the new machines directly to their dealers. In the past they have introduced a new style of machine pretty much each year since they launched in 2007 so perhaps we'll see a new iteration this year. - Kat

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@joeldamianicigan Coffee Fest have shows all around the US, but historically Rocket have not been involved in them, preferring to introduce the new machines directly to their dealers. In the past they have introduced a new style of machine pretty much each year since they launched in 2007 so perhaps we'll see a new iteration this year. - Kat

[ericschramm2000]

Hi Kat,

First off, thank you for all of your helpful videos!

Second, can you briefly compare and contrast the Rocket Cellini/ Giotto with the Rancilio Epoca (1 group)? They are fairly close in price, but the Rancilio is a commercial unit. So, I'm wondering which machine produces a better shot, steams milk better, which has more power, etc. I'm guessing the Rancilio takes quite a bit longer to heat up?

Thanks!!!

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@ericschramm2000 The Rancilio has more powerful steam, larger boiler, but I think I prefer the shots off the E61 on the Rocket. Also the Rancilio is going to have a faster recovery time than the Rockets and could do more coffees in succession than any of the ''prosumer' machines. Let me know if you need more info. - Kat

[ezuniga612]

Hey, Kat! Can I ask you three questions?

1) Can I use my Rocky grinder to pull consistent shots with the Cellini.

2) Can you briefly explain how the pressure gauge works on this machine? Would it tell me if the shot is just about right with respect to tamp/grind for example?

3) I'm visiting Seattle in about a week and besides visiting SCG, can you drop a few names of some coffee places downtown that would offer a unique visit and something different from say...a New Orleans coffee shop?

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@ezuniga612 Hi there! OK 1) Yes, I regularly use the Rocky with the Giotto (same functionality) with great results. If you can get into a stepless, that would be ideal, but the Rocky does a fine job. 2) The pressure gauge on the premium plus versions is ONLY boiler pressure/temperature; these versions do not have brew head pressure. 3) Check out Seattle Coffee Works (by the market) for excellent straight shots; also, going to Vivace is definitely worth the trip. - Kat

[DubsMood]

@markpianoman they tell you in the video...

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@markpianoman No functional difference between the Giotto and Cellini -- just casing. - Kat

[markpianoman]

What is the price difference between the two?