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.
Matt Hanley (quality: 5.3)
05.25.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: I would buy it again.
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.
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.
Steve Rockwell (quality: 5.2)
02.01.2003
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Isomac + Chris Coffee = Happiness
Craig Malik (quality: 5.2)
04.23.2003
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: The best thing you can do for your morning!
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.
Eric Taylor (quality: 5.1)
05.07.2003
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Solid Machine, Excellent Performance, Great Experience
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Phil Olsen (quality: 4.7)
05.06.2004
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Isomac Tea is a machine for the home barista who cares about their coffee.
Rob Wainstein (quality: 4.6)
08.30.2005
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: the question i am trying to answer is whether truly amazingly delicious coffee is worth over $1000.00. hey. there are worse obsessions.
Greg Osburn (quality: 4.6)
10.31.2004
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great looking machine that throws a GREAT Esspresso or Cappucino.
Torben Villadsen (quality: 4.5)
02.03.2011
Rating: 4.6
Bottom Line: wish I bought another machine, and another place.
Zoltan Szemeti (quality: 4.5)
05.14.2004
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: If you love espresso, you live for it, you like to please your eyes, and you can afford it (even if you first think you can't), you must buy this machine.
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!
Dawn H (quality: 4.0)
05.10.2004
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: professional high end results from a machine that is more affordable
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!
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