Overall Rating
9.1, Based on 66 Reviews
Avg Price
$1,649.00
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.
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.
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.
V Charlin (quality: 3.9)
11.04.2002
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Great looking product, fantastic espressos. Great customer service from Chris' Coffee Service!
Torben Villadsen (quality: 4.5)
02.03.2011
Rating: 4.6
Bottom Line: wish I bought another machine, and another place.
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!
Tom Bergamini (quality: 3.5)
03.17.2009
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: SEXY tasty hot Italian with a bad name. I suggest Stella.
Tom (quality: 1.2)
12.07.2001
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: sucks-puts water into milk when steaming
Tarik Ghbeish (quality: 7.9)
10.06.2003
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Worth every penny if you require quality and value.
Susan Lewis (quality: 6.0)
01.19.2003
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: An excellent solidly built espresso machine that should last for decades with proper care.
Stuart Brody (quality: 0.9)
11.04.2002
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Buy it, you don't need to look any further
Steve Rockwell (quality: 5.2)
02.01.2003
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Isomac + Chris Coffee = Happiness
Stephen Swayne (quality: 7.8)
08.18.2007
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Best espresso for the money! Stainless steel eye candy! AMAZING espresso!
Scott Vervoordt (quality: 6.1)
11.02.2002
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Excellent value for the money..Great machine in a limited amount of space!
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.
Po-Jen Cheng (quality: 5.8)
11.06.2002
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: You are getting your money worth with this machine and with Chris' Coffee.
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.
Peter Hanson (quality: 5.0)
04.23.2003
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: If you are serious about espresso and can spring for the Tea, you won't look back.
Peter Bigone (quality: 10.0)
02.27.2013
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Gorgeous, reliable, quality machine.
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!
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.
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