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.
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.
Paul Cordes (quality: 7.0)
02.09.2003
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Great espresso after a short and easy learning curve.
Owen O'Neill (quality: 8.3)
04.24.2003
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Cool retro looks and consistently great shots - a dream machine!
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.
Murray West (quality: 7.6)
11.24.2003
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: A true step-up from 500 dollar machines, great build quality, very solid, but a pitifully small water reservoir.
Mr. Will (quality: 7.4)
03.29.2003
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Great machine, easy to use, fast and Chris is the only guy to buy from.
Miguel Howell
05.03.2011
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: i cannot wait to start up my baby in the morning and sample the sweet coffee nectar
Matt Hanley (quality: 5.3)
05.25.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: I would buy it again.
Marty (quality: 7.9)
10.20.2001
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: The Espresso Says it All !!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Jim G (quality: 4.7)
01.16.2004
Rating: 3.4
Bottom Line: Very poor quality and reliability. My advice: DON'T DO BUSINESS 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.
Jeremy Nachbar (quality: 5.4)
11.30.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: A life-long companion at a reasonable price.
Jeff Rader (quality: 6.5)
11.12.2003
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Consistently great espresso, elegant machine and customer service that set the benchmark for the industry. Never been happier with a coffee-related purchase.
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.
Jason Molinari (quality: 7.3)
03.03.2003
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great espresso, great cappuccino, great looks. What else do you need.
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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