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.
Barry Libenson (quality: 6.6)
02.06.2004
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Great machine, great shots, and it looks good too!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tarik Ghbeish (quality: 7.9)
10.06.2003
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Worth every penny if you require quality and value.
Gerard Ferency (quality: 6.3)
08.04.2003
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: The TEA makes you want more of everything.
Matt Hanley (quality: 5.3)
05.25.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: I would buy it again.
Eric Taylor (quality: 5.1)
05.07.2003
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Solid Machine, Excellent Performance, Great Experience
David Yowell (quality: 6.3)
04.29.2003
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Mmmm...coffee.
Eric Mélançon (quality: 6.3)
04.26.2003
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Absolutly pleased with it.
Owen O'Neill (quality: 8.3)
04.24.2003
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Cool retro looks and consistently great shots - a dream machine!
Bill Ezell (quality: 6.9)
04.24.2003
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: A great machine that will give you many great shots!
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.
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.
Craig Malik (quality: 5.2)
04.23.2003
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: The best thing you can do for your morning!
Craig Shields (quality: 5.6)
04.22.2003
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Better than sex, or at least sex with me
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