Isomac Tea

This is my first machine of this type. Now that I have learned how to use it, it makes as good a cup of espresso as I have ever had. It is beautifully made and extremely stylish. Having two pressure gauges is a luxury as well

Water reservoir is much too small and the "empty" sensor trips much too soon. I replaced the plastic anti-burn clips from the two wands with sleeves. Apart from that, it has needed no modifications at all

Nice to look at

It cant make coffe

Spectacular value for the money, the Tea produces very consistent results, and is very reliable when cared for properly. Maintenance is straightforward when needed, and modification is similarly straightforward. Steaming power is awesome, and the extra...

Water resevoir is too small for frequent use, easily rusting screws are used in the drain/drip tray, and the default steaming tip is harder to use on small volumes of milk. The gasket is quite difficult to remove when cleaning the E61 head. These can...

Nice looking ; Solidly constructed by European craftspersons - Industrial quality materials and components ; Gauges for boiler pressure and group head pressure ; Isomac has been in business since 1977 ; Fast warmup, recovery time

Relatively small boiler - only an issue when drawing hot water for beverages - no issue at all when pulling shots, even multiple shots ; Steam & hot water wands only rotate in the 3 to 9 'o clock positions, left and right that is. Not always at the...

Great unit. Very easy to use and maintain, and it throws a great shot. Pretty too

Look like it has gotten spendy

Craftsmanship/Build Quality ; Enormous drip tray ; Dual pressure gauges

Smallish reservoir ; No externally visible water level ; Entire unit (sans drip tray) gets extremely HOT

Generally, good creama is not hard to obtain with a bit of practice. Steaming capabilities are good

Water temps. too hot. Pressurostat is a bit unstable and finicky. Stainless steel casing great eye appeal but scratches easily. No water level indicator. AC terminal in machine shorted/melted

E61 full group ; Two pressure gauges ; 1.5 litre boiler, HX (3 litre water tank) ; Large spill water tray ; Large cup warmer ; Brewing handle/lever ; Robust and sturdy, good looking machine

Much refilling of water needed (should be plummed in) ; Temperature a little hot in fabric setting (1.5 bar)