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.
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.
Steve Rockwell (quality: 5.2)
02.01.2003
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Isomac + Chris Coffee = Happiness
Paul Cordes (quality: 7.0)
02.09.2003
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Great espresso after a short and easy learning curve.
Jason Molinari (quality: 7.3)
03.03.2003
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great espresso, great cappuccino, great looks. What else do you need.
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.
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.
Craig Shields (quality: 5.6)
04.22.2003
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Better than sex, or at least sex with me
Craig Malik (quality: 5.2)
04.23.2003
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: The best thing you can do for your morning!
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.
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.
Bill Ezell (quality: 6.9)
04.24.2003
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: A great machine that will give you many great shots!
Owen O'Neill (quality: 8.3)
04.24.2003
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Cool retro looks and consistently great shots - a dream machine!
Eric Mélançon (quality: 6.3)
04.26.2003
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Absolutly pleased with it.
David Yowell (quality: 6.3)
04.29.2003
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Mmmm...coffee.
Eric Taylor (quality: 5.1)
05.07.2003
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Solid Machine, Excellent Performance, Great Experience
Matt Hanley (quality: 5.3)
05.25.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: I would buy it again.
Gerard Ferency (quality: 6.3)
08.04.2003
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: The TEA makes you want more of everything.
Tarik Ghbeish (quality: 7.9)
10.06.2003
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Worth every penny if you require quality and value.
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.
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.
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