Espresso

Espresso machines

With a portafilter machine, you're the one making the coffee: grind, dose, temperature. We've chosen machines that last and can be repaired, from Milan with Rocket Espresso and from Switzerland with Olympia Express.

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The grinder to match

Essential

The grinder to match

On an espresso machine, the grind matters as much as the machine. You need a grinder with fine adjustment.

All grinders

    Why Chronic.

    Your machine, dialled in with our coffees

    An espresso machine needs dialling in. At a roaster's, you leave with the right settings, not just a box.

    1. Set-up

      With our coffees

      Grind, dose, temperature: we'll dial in the right settings with you for our espressos, roasted in Geneva. You'll know how to pull your first shot.

    2. Warranty

      Rocket 24 months

      Official Rocket Espresso distributor: every home machine comes with a 24-month warranty.

    3. After-sales

      In Switzerland

      A problem, a spare part, servicing: you come to us, in Switzerland. Someone who knows your machine picks up the phone.

    4. Try before you buy

      In our shop

      Come and compare the machines side by side and taste the difference in the cup before you choose.

    5. Advice

      Before and after you buy

      Machine, grinder, coffee: we'll help you put together a setup that works. And we're still here for you afterwards.

    6. Coffee

      Free coffee gift box

      With your Rocket machine, the Chronic. discovery box is added to your basket automatically.

    Rocket Espresso Appartamento machine at Chronic.

    Try in our shop

    Come and pull a shot before you choose

    Rue Argand 2, Geneva

    Tuesday to Friday, 9 am – 6 pm
    Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm

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    Our espressos

    The coffee to match

    Our espressos

    A Rocket deserves fresh coffee. Every day in Geneva, we roast specialty coffees, all scored 82+ SCA, with profiles designed for espresso.

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    The guide

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    Specialty coffee? Then you need an espresso machine to match

    A manual espresso machine is far more than just another appliance. It's your playground for unlocking the full potential of our artisan coffees. When coffee is hand-roasted the way we do it, it deserves an extraction that respects that work.

    No gimmicky machines here. Only high-end: La Marzocco, Rocket, brands that have proven themselves in the best coffee shops in the world. These machines are made for true enthusiasts who want to control every parameter of their espresso.

    Why choose a manual espresso machine?

    Because coffee is a craft. And a craft is something you master. With a manual espresso machine, you control the pressure, the extraction time and the temperature. You become the conductor of your espresso, not just a spectator.

    The systems that make the difference

    Every machine has its own system. Dual boilers handle coffee and steam separately. Heat exchangers strike the perfect balance. The pump generates the essential 9 bars of pressure. The group head is where the magic happens.

    Manual or semi-automatic?

    Your call. Manual = total control, the full barista feeling, you run the extraction from start to finish. Semi-automatic = a bit more comfort, the machine doses the water and you control the rest. Either way, you're the one extracting, you're the one deciding.

    Looking for a fully automatic machine instead? We've got that covered too. We're an official JURA dealer: these machines do everything for you, from bean to cup. Perfect if you want quality without wrestling with the technical side.

    The coffee you deserve

    Your coffee already comes from a committed Swiss artisan roaster. Now you need the tool to bring it out fully. These machines don't just make coffee, they create experiences. At home or at the office.

    Ready to step up? Explore our selection and find the coffee machine that will see you through your mornings for years to come.