Rocket R Nine One Espresso Machine - Dual Boiler

Commercial-Grade Espresso at Home

The R NINE ONE brings Rocket Espresso’s commercial machine technology into a compact design, perfect for small commercial or home use. Its fully saturated group system ensures thermal stability, while digital PID temperature control guarantees precise and consistent brewing at all times.

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Pressure Profiling for Espresso Perfection

With advanced pre- and post-infusion control through a pressure profiling system, the R NINE ONE offers five preset programmes or manual adjustment via the Rocket Espresso paddle. It also supports both direct water connection and a built-in reservoir, providing flexibility and control to deliver exceptional espresso results every time.

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Rocket Espresso R Nine One User Manual

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Features

Five preset pressure profiles + one semiautomatic profile (adjustable via the paddle system).

Features a grouphead that is fully integrated with the dual boiler. This allows for increased water temperature stability.

Colour graphic touch display.

This espresso machine is equipped with a high-quality, precise, and silent permanent magnet volumetric pump for superior performance.

Constructed with AISI 316L stainless steel, this espresso machine features an all stainless steel body, with the option of rubber finish for white or black side and rear panels available by special order.

Water feed: Hard plumbed operation or pour over operation.

Specifications of R Nine One

Rocket R Nine One vs. Rocket Epica - Which Flagship Machine is Right for You?

Choosing a high-end espresso machine for your home or small café can be a monumental decision. Among the elite, Rocket Espresso Milano's flagship models, the Rocket R Nine One and the Rocket Epica, stand out. Both machines offer professional-grade features, unparalleled precision, and stunning Italian craftsmanship.

The Core Difference: Precision vs. Performance + Pedigree

While both machines are built on a commercial-grade platform with dual boilers and saturated groups, their primary control mechanisms and design philosophies are what truly differentiate them.

Rocket R Nine One: The Modern Barista's Lab

The R Nine One is Rocket's technology powerhouse, essentially a home version of their professional R9 V model. It is designed for the barista who demands ultimate, repeatable control and precision.

Key Features:

• Programmable Pressure Profiling: This is the R Nine One's star feature. You can create, save, and repeat up to five distinct pressure profiles, or manually control the pressure using the paddle system. This is crucial for experimenting with different roast levels and extracting specific flavour nuances.

• Record and Playback: You can manually pull a perfect shot, record the entire pressure curve, and save it as a program for flawless replication later. Repeatability is its greatest strength.

• Compact Professionalism: It packs commercial-grade stability (saturated group, dual PID) into a relatively compact footprint (for a machine of this class).

• Touch Display: The graphic colour touch screen makes programming temperatures, volumetric dosing, and pressure profiles intuitive and fast.

Rocket Epica: Vintage Elegance Meets High-Tech Precision

The Epica is a blend of traditional lever-machine aesthetics and modern, high-end espresso technology. It captures the romance of classic espresso making while leveraging the best of the R Nine One's internal components.

Key Features and Selling Points

• Manual Lever Pressure Profiling: While it shares the same pressure profiling capability as the R Nine One, the Epica only offers manual control via a striking vertical lever. This is a highly tactile, engaging experience for the dedicated barista.

• Stunning Vintage Design: With vintage-inspired body panelling and the prominent lever, the Epica is an undeniable statement piece. Its added height (645 mm) makes it a dominating presence on a counter.

• Identical Core Stability: It shares the R Nine One's crucial stability features: Dual PID, Saturated Group, large dual boilers, and a silent rotary pump. It provides exceptional temperature stability for consistent shots.

• No Automatic Dosing: Since the extraction is fully controlled by the manual lever, the Epica does not offer the R Nine One's volumetric dosing or the ability to record profiles.

Making the Final Call

Choosing between the Rocket R Nine One and the Rocket Epica is a choice between two distinct, high-level espresso philosophies.

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• If your goal is the highest level of precision, repeatable shots, and digital programmability, the Rocket R Nine One is the clear winner. Its ability to record and replay custom pressure profiles gives you unparalleled consistency, making it one of the best high-end espresso machines for the modern home barista or micro-roaster.

• If you are an experienced barista who craves the manual, hands-on connection to the extraction process, and values a breathtaking, vintage Italian design above automatic repeatability, the Rocket Epica is your soulmate. The Epica offers the same world-class components but locks the profiling control to the manual lever—a true blend of art and science.

Both machines represent the pinnacle of Rocket Espresso's engineering, guaranteeing phenomenal espresso. Your final choice comes down to whether you prefer a digital laboratory (R Nine One) or an analogue masterpiece (Epica).

How to get the best out of your coffee?

Extraction: Maximize the flavor of your espresso by expertly controlling the extraction rate. Discover the key to exceptional coffee with precise temperature control.

Milk Texturing: Easily create perfectly heated and textured milk for a delicious addition to your latte, flat white, or cappuccino.

Care and maintenance: Optimize the taste and efficiency of your espresso machine with routine cleaning and basic upkeep. Experience elevated coffee quality and improved machine performance.

About Rocket Espresso

Rocket Espresso is renowned for crafting the highest quality espresso machines, following the tradition of 'Fatto a Mano', meaning 'made by hand'. With a small team of skilled craftsmen, we create exquisite domestic and commercial espresso machines with precision and care. Our machines consistently produce the finest espresso, making us a top choice for coffee enthusiasts. Based in Milan, our passionate team of craftsmen and inventors fosters a dynamic culture that extends beyond our workspace.