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.
Marty (quality: 7.9)
10.20.2001
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: The Espresso Says it All !!
D Berry (quality: 2.2)
11.15.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: this machine rocks
Tom (quality: 1.2)
12.07.2001
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: sucks-puts water into milk when steaming
Eric D (quality: 7.6)
12.18.2001
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: A great machine at a great price. (Sorry for the lengthy review)
James Schulman (quality: 9.2)
05.28.2002
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: The awesome E61 group in a fast, user friendly package
Donald Blum (quality: 8.3)
07.02.2002
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: E61 grouphead, two pressure gauges, commercial heat exchanger/boiler, and it can be plumbed in.
Noel Hong (quality: 7.2)
07.28.2002
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: With good water, fresh roasted beans, proper grind & average technique this machine will deliver a good to great shot.
Eric DeGroot (quality: 7.4)
08.12.2002
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: At its price point, has the edge over the MiniNova in size and aesthetics; edges out the Livia in temperature stability.
Jim R. (quality: 9.3)
08.31.2002
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Consistency! Period! Great to God shots over and over and over. Simply the highest quality and standards available. Well worth every penny spent on it.
Howard Sheppard (quality: 8.5)
11.02.2002
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: It may seem like a lot of money, but you won't be sorry. Great espresso is the norm.
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!
Harry Ofgang (quality: 4.9)
11.03.2002
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: It works great, looks great and Chris' Coffee has great service and price.
Stuart Brody (quality: 0.9)
11.04.2002
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Buy it, you don't need to look any further
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!
Glenn Harris (quality: 5.0)
11.04.2002
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: In this price range, this is the best value for the money.
John Davis (quality: 5.2)
11.05.2002
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Many equipment upgrades seem to be largely ego-driven and deliver only marginal benefits; this machine takes the espresso experience to a whole new level.
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.
Jerry Gale (quality: 5.1)
11.11.2002
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Not expensive for what you are getting. I fully expect to live with this machine for many years.
Carl Hays (quality: 4.9)
11.18.2002
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: If my house was on fire, this is the one thing I would save.
Jan Normandale (quality: 4.2)
11.27.2002
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: I JUST LOVE THIS MACHINE! PS your friends will have espresso machine envy. Don’t you just love that!
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