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.
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.
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.
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.
Jay OfMontreal (quality: 6.4)
03.25.2003
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: When you're ready to stop going out for your coffee, this is the machine.
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!
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.
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.
John Macdonald (quality: 5.9)
04.24.2003
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: I would recommend this espresso machine to anyone that enjoys quality coffee drinks.
Craig Malik (quality: 5.2)
04.23.2003
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: The best thing you can do for your morning!
David Henry
03.27.2010
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Two gauges (boiler and group head), a beautiful and well made machine with consistent results
Paul Gitmark (quality: 8.4)
01.23.2008
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Quality on the inside and outside, a true joy to use and have at home.
Eric Taylor (quality: 5.1)
05.07.2003
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Solid Machine, Excellent Performance, Great Experience
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.
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.
Paul Cordes (quality: 7.0)
02.09.2003
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Great espresso after a short and easy learning curve.
Craig Shields (quality: 5.6)
04.22.2003
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Better than sex, or at least sex with me
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!
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