Overall Rating
9.2, Based on 60 Reviews
Avg Price
$1,600.00
Manufacturer
Isomac
Machine Type
semi commercial, pump, solenoid valve, reservoir, drawer, espresso machine
Colors
Steel
Class
Semi / Automatic Heat Exchanger Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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The Tea (pronounced Teh ah) is another of a new breed of serious espresso machines for home or very light commercial use.
Blazej Mrozinski (quality: 8.0)
02.07.2008
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: I can totally recommend it to anybody considering an upgrade. If you can afford some more $ pass the Silva and grab an Isomac
Paul Gitmark (quality: 8.3)
01.23.2008
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Quality on the inside and outside, a true joy to use and have at home.
Ton Boom (quality: 9.0)
10.31.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Isomac Tea II = fantastic Italian espresso and cappucino. Good value for money!
Stephen Swayne (quality: 7.0)
08.18.2007
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Best espresso for the money! Stainless steel eye candy! AMAZING espresso!
Derek Denyer (quality: 6.0)
09.17.2006
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Miss Silvia dumped for a newer shinier model
Rob Wainstein (quality: 4.6)
08.30.2005
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: the question i am trying to answer is whether truly amazingly delicious coffee is worth over $1000.00. hey. there are worse obsessions.
Vincent R (quality: 5.3)
08.30.2005
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great machine; reliable and great coffee. DON'T DO BUSINESS WITH CHRIS COFFEE.
Alex Brander (quality: 6.1)
12.09.2004
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: I recommend the machine but hopefully it'll run longer than two years without another major repair.
Greg Osburn (quality: 4.6)
10.31.2004
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great looking machine that throws a GREAT Esspresso or Cappucino.
Daniel Parilla (quality: 7.1)
07.09.2004
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Take home espresso to the next level, and do it with style.
Mark Graham (quality: 6.2)
06.02.2004
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: This machine is the gateway to a new level of espresso addiction!
Zoltan Szemeti (quality: 4.5)
05.14.2004
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: If you love espresso, you live for it, you like to please your eyes, and you can afford it (even if you first think you can't), you must buy this machine.
Dawn H (quality: 4.0)
05.10.2004
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: professional high end results from a machine that is more affordable
Phil Olsen (quality: 4.7)
05.06.2004
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Isomac Tea is a machine for the home barista who cares about their coffee.
Barry Libenson (quality: 6.3)
02.06.2004
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Great machine, great shots, and it looks good too!
Jim G (quality: 4.5)
01.16.2004
Rating: 3.4
Bottom Line: Very poor quality and reliability. My advice: DON'T DO BUSINESS WITH CHRIS COFFEE.
Paul Wood (quality: 5.7)
01.12.2004
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Spend the extra to get the best, you'll save money in the long run!
Arthur Siegel (quality: 7.4)
12.16.2003
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: The Tea is the way to go if you want consistant, great espresso and a quality machine to interact with on a daily basis.
Paul Kocurek (quality: 8.6)
12.03.2003
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: After spending a year with Livia, Tea has left a refreshingly sweet taste in my mouth.
Jeremy Nachbar (quality: 5.4)
11.30.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: A life-long companion at a reasonable price.
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