About Rocket
Rocket Espresso Milano is renowned for hand-built espresso machines that combine traditional Italian craftsmanship with modern engineering, built from a small, dedicated team of craftsmen out of its Milan workshop. Rocket machines are known for premium build quality, iconic stainless steel finishes, and café-level performance in the home.
The Product
The Fast R PID represents the next evolution of Rocket's iconic Giotto and Mozzafiato range — same heat exchange system and commercial-grade rotary pump you already know from Rocket's prosumer lineup, but with a newly developed rapid-heating group head system that dramatically cuts warm-up times without giving up the thermal stability and tactile brewing feel Rocket is known for.
Where a traditional E61 heat exchange machine might take considerably longer to settle, the Fast R's actively heated group head gets you to brewing temperature in around 12 minutes. An OLED display puts shot timing, temperature management, and machine settings at your fingertips, while controls tucked discreetly behind the drip tray keep the machine's clean, classic Rocket look intact.
Key Features
Rapid-heating group head system — Reaches brewing temperature in approximately 12 minutes, a significant improvement over traditional E61 heat exchange machines.
Heat exchange boiler with commercial-grade rotary pump — Simultaneous brewing and steaming with quiet, consistent pump operation.
OLED display — Shot timing, temperature management, and settings all in one place.
Discreet control layout — Controls hidden behind the drip tray preserve the machine's clean aesthetic.
Choosing Between Versions
Available in Giotto and Mozzafiato body styles — Giotto with Rocket's iconic angular side panels, Mozzafiato with a cleaner, flatter, more minimalist design. Both are internally identical, so the choice comes down entirely to which look suits your space.
Why Choose This Product
The Fast R PID is for the home barista who wants Rocket's classic heat-exchange brewing feel without the long warm-up wait typical of the format — ideal if your mornings don't allow for a 20-minute pre-heat before your first cup. If reduced warm-up time matters more to you than anything else, this is the Rocket built specifically around solving that.
Specifications
|
Spec |
Giotto |
Mozzafiato |
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Boiler capacity |
1.8L |
1.8L |
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Reservoir capacity |
1.8L |
1.8L |
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Power |
1,550W |
1,550W |
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Boiler material |
Nickel-plated copper |
Nickel-plated copper |
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Dimensions (W x D x H) |
340 x 457 x 403 mm |
314 x 457 x 409 mm |
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Weight |
~30 kg |
~30 kg |
In the Box
● Rocket Fast R PID Espresso Machine (Giotto or Mozzafiato)
● Single and double portafilters
● Metal tamper
● Cleaning kit
User manual
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