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.
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.
Craig Malik (quality: 5.2)
04.23.2003
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: The best thing you can do for your morning!
Steve Rockwell (quality: 5.2)
02.01.2003
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Isomac + Chris Coffee = Happiness
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.
Vincent R (quality: 5.3)
08.30.2005
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great machine; reliable and great coffee. DON'T DO BUSINESS WITH CHRIS COFFEE.
Matt Hanley (quality: 5.3)
05.25.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: I would buy it again.
Jeremy Nachbar (quality: 5.4)
11.30.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: A life-long companion at a reasonable price.
Craig Shields (quality: 5.6)
04.22.2003
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Better than sex, or at least sex with me
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!
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.
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.
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.
Derek Denyer (quality: 6.0)
09.17.2006
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Miss Silvia dumped for a newer shinier model
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!
Alex Brander (quality: 6.1)
12.09.2004
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: I recommend the machine but hopefully it'll run longer than two years without another major repair.
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!
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.
Gerard Ferency (quality: 6.3)
08.04.2003
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: The TEA makes you want more of everything.
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.
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