Reddit reviews ROK EspressoGC

We have a Rok and love it.

Looks like it's called a ROK manual espresso maker:

http://www.amazon.com/ROK-ROKMAKER-Manual-Espresso-Maker/dp/B00AV1E0GI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374965113&sr=8-1&keywords=rok+espresso

$200 ain't bad if it makes a good cup...

College student here!
I personally use a French press in my room with a hot water kettle (I live in a dorm). For my grinder I use a Khaw-Fee HG1B Manual Coffee Grinder with a Blue Horse upgrade kit. As far as beans go, I recommend going around to local rosters and try one bag at a time; the only way to find out what you like is to try as much as you can.
When I have a little extra time I use my Rok Espresso press, which I have found to work great in the dorm. It's easy to use and clean, pulls a decent shot, and is nearly indestructible.

Grinder: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01A6CP1HI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517663256&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=khawfee+grinder&dpPl=1&dpID=41-m2sv1nxL&ref=plSrch
Blue Horse Upgrade Kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B012HDKKQ6/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Rok Espresso Press: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AV1E0GI/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1517663717&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=rok+espresso&dpPl=1&dpID=41J1GlEZmpL&ref=plSrch

(Sorry for like/lack of hyperlinks, I'm on mobile)

You can have a real espresso with no electricity needed, I'm going to make a try to this one : https://www.amazon.com/ROK-Presso-Manual-Espresso-Maker/dp/B00AV1E0GI

The problem with recommending a machine is that you have to have an espresso capable grinder first for most machines. Fresh roasted whole beans > Grinder > Machine. I recommend the Flair because the deeper, narrower basket means you don't have to grind as fine as something with (or near) a standard 58mm portafilter, therefore you might be able to get away with something as inexpensive as a refurbished Encore (when they're in stock). If you have an espresso capable stepless manual grinder (Lido, Commandante, Aergrind, etc.) or stepless electric grinder (Refurbished Sette 270 and above) you could also go with a ROK or Robot manual machines, but personally I still think the Flair is better as it's easier to heat up. For a pump machine, there's really only one under $500 I'd recommend, that I know of, and that's the Gaggia Classic, due to the fact that it can do standard commercial shots as well as pressurized portafilter shots. If you're handy, you could also trawl your used marketplaces for a machine, I've seen people get amazing deals on r/espresso that just needed some cleaning or an inexpensive part.

There are a million (good content) owner reviews (in addition to questions and answers) on Amazon for the ROK unit. Your question is worded much more broadly, however: Many espresso machines can be modded to run on propane (to heat the boiler) as opposed to electricity. (The Astoria Gloria is one example where you can buy it from the factory in a propane configuration, or get a propane conversion kit to allow you to run it either way.) This can be very useful if you are running a mobile coffee cart and don't have AC electrical service available. In those cases you can use a 12V deep cycle battery and an inverter to run your electric grinder all day long. There are also RV refrigerators that can run on propane or 110V if you need cooling "off the grid".

Manual lever espresso machines have been around for a very long time.

Some newer iterations you add the water manually (1), (2).

There are a plethora (3) of machines that have the boiler and sometimes a steam-wand built in. There are even new 5-figure versions still being introduced (4).

However, if you want to make your own, that would be an exciting challenge. I have seen a few cross-sections of machines that should get your brain off to the races (5), (6).

I can't speak to the quality but the Rok Presso is basically a cheaper hand pump machine. Although it lacks the heat source and a steam wand supposedly it can pull an actual shot.

I'd recommend a used Gaggia Classic.

Or, since it's at the office and you probably aren't looking for expensive quality, the ROK might work for what you are looking for.

Like this?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AV1E0GI

or this?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004S9G8

Le design est pas degueu par contre faudra investir dans un moulin aussi

> Comes with 10-year warranty certificate

> No Electricity Needed to Brew

Sales page

http://www.amazon.com/ROK-Presso-Manual-Espresso-Maker/dp/B00AV1E0GI

http://www.amazon.com/GSI-Outdoors-JavaMill/dp/B00KZ88O6Y

Just heat, not boil, the water.

Honestly, I'd skip it unless you need something really light/portable. I much prefer a French press, and I have both.

I use the aero rarely, really only when I want a small cup.

I got this for my birthday, I love it for espresso.

I have used several hand operated espresso devices and none of them have been worth the time you invest in both brewing coffee with it, or the clean up afterward. To get anything of quality you really need to spend a bit of cash, even if the device you are using is completely manual. I haven't used it yet, but when I get the funds I plan on purchasing the Rok espresso maker.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AV1E0GI



For your grinder, I recommend getting a hand grinder if you don't want to spend $100+ on an adjustable coffee grinder. I have been using something like what I linked below, which can go fine enough of a grind to even do turkish coffee.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D44AX1O

If you look at places like Kijiji you might find some used Breville machine...

Unless you are looking at manual espresso maker like Rok:

https://www.amazon.com/ROK-Presso-Manual-Espresso-Maker/dp/B00AV1E0GI

Then are hand-pressed espresso machines like this not capable of real espresso either? Would the addition the same sort of lever that multiplied the force you could put on an aeropress then qualify this method as real espresso?

bro im not a ROK user but im replying to this post because of 2 reasons.. first reason is that i have heard only good things about this product.. and secondly and main reason of my reply was 130$ for a used ROK Espresso maker??

bro why dont you buy a new ROK Espresso Maker directly from ROK for $150