Mussa Accessories

A Rocket Appartamento wood kit swaps the parts you touch on every shot, the handle and knobs, for pieces turned by hand on a lathe. MUSSA makes wood kits, a portafilter handle and a cup frame for Rocket machines, so you get an espresso machine with wood accents that feels as good as it looks. Start with your model, then pick your wood.

How Do You Choose a Wood Kit for Your Rocket Espresso Machine?

The Wood Accent Kit for Rocket Appartamento TCA and FAST Series is made for those machines. The Rocket Wood Accent Kit covers the wider Rocket line, including the original Appartamento, which is the one people mix up: a TCA kit is not the right pick for a pre-TCA machine. Still shopping for the machine itself? Browse our Rocket espresso machines.

Next, decide how much wood you want. A full kit replaces the pieces you handle most, the portafilter handle and the steam, hot water and lever knobs, so everything matches and the machine feels like one piece of furniture. If you only want to start with the handle, the Portafilter Handle for Rocket Appartamento TCA is sold on its own. The Cup Frame for Rocket adds wood to the cup tray on top of the machine.

Then choose the wood. Olivewood has swirling, high-contrast grain that makes each piece look one of a kind. Walnut runs a deep chocolate brown that suits a dark kitchen. Oak and maple are lighter and calmer, and sit well next to pale counters and stainless steel. Each piece is turned by hand and finished with food-safe oil and wax, so the grip stays smooth and warm in your hand rather than cold like metal.

FAQ

What is in the Rocket Appartamento TCA wood kit?

The TCA kit replaces the portafilter handle, the hot water and steam knobs and the brew lever knob with matching wood pieces. It's built for the Appartamento TCA and the FAST series, and the machine isn't included. You don't need special tools or technical skill to fit it, so most owners can do the swap at the counter.

Can I get a MUSSA wood portafilter handle for another machine?

Not here. The Portafilter Handle for Rocket Appartamento TCA is shaped for that machine, so it won't suit portafilters on other machines. If you want a handle that matches your knobs, the full kit is the easier route. For add-ons for a different machine, browse our commercial accessories.

Which Rocket models does the Rocket Wood Accent Kit fit?

It fits the Appartamento (not the TCA), Cronometro R and V, Giotto Cronometro R and V, Mozzafiato Cronometro R and V, Mozzafiato Evoluzione R and V, Porta Via, R Cinquantotto (R58) and R60V. The TCA and FAST kit also suits the Biccoca, once you remove the lever group knob from the set.

Will my wood kit look exactly like the photos?

Close, but not identical. Every piece is cut from natural wood, so grain pattern, tone and finish vary from one kit to the next and can look slightly different in person. That's what makes the pieces personal, since no two machines end up looking alike. Pick a wood for the character you like rather than an exact match to the picture.

Is a wood kit worth it, or is it only cosmetic?

It's cosmetic and tactile, not mechanical. Your shots won't taste different, because you're replacing handles and knobs rather than anything that controls water or pressure. What changes is how the machine looks and feels in your hand every morning. If that matters to you, it's one of the simplest upgrades a Rocket owner can make.

How do I look after wood on an espresso machine?

Wipe it dry with a lint-free towel, and keep descaler, backflush cleaner, bleach and alcohol-based cleaners off the wood. Once a month, or when it looks dry, rub in a thin coat of food-grade mineral oil or board cream and wipe off the excess. Never put wooden parts in the dishwasher.

Can I fit the kit myself?

Yes. The maker designs the kits to go on without special tools, and there's an instructional video on the product page that walks through the swap. Tighten the handle by hand until it's snug, but don't overtighten it, and check it again now and then so it doesn't work loose.

Will heat or steam damage the wood?

Normal machine heat is fine. What the finish doesn't like is steam blasted straight at it, so keep the wand pointed away from the knobs. Dry any water that lands near the handle or knobs, too. Wood moves with moisture, and a quick wipe keeps the satin finish looking the way it did on day one.

Are MUSSA parts official Rocket parts?

No. MUSSA is an independent workshop in Greece that makes wood accessories to fit Rocket machines, so these are add-on upgrades rather than factory parts. You're changing the look and feel of the machine, and nothing else about how it brews.