Isomac Tea II Espresso Machine

Overview:

Over the last 18 months, 1st-line has been working with Isomac to improve each machine - one at a time - before they are brought into the USA. Please review the upgrades at the bottom of this page and see why so many customers are now again choosing isomac as the premiere choice for high end home model espresso machines!

Isomac does not only have one flagship-but several. The Isomac TEA II is definitely one of them. You can use the TEA II to steam milk and make espresso at the same time. You can make espresso at the same time you are steaming your milk for those favorite froth cappuccinos. With the help of the boiler manometer (gauge) you can view the pressure of the boiler close up at the same time as you keep an eye on the brew pressure manometer (gauge).

Everyone asks why call an espresso machine TEA? Well, in fact, the correct pronunciation is not tea (tee), but TEA (teh-ah) after one of the Greek goddesses (well maybe not Greek, but it sounded good). The TEA II is a superbly built machine that can make great espresso. Look at all the details below!

Features:

• Latest model: Now comes with the newest style steam/water knobs as shown!
• All stainless steel body throughout makes this a prize for many homes that will have guests gleen over! Polished front, side and rear!
• Full sized commercial handles are used on the thermically-balanced (a.k.a. Faema E61) grouphead for maximized temperature stability
• Large drip tray with handle for easy disposal and cleaning
• Hidden small feet to maintain stability throughout
• Two gauges on front panel indicates boiler pressure and pump pressure (when pump is engaged)
• Ergonomically designed steam knob and water knob for easy access
• Easy to use lever control for coffee like the old fashion way
• Lever in up (forward) position engages pump to push water through grouphead
• Passive cup warmer tray on top (cups can take up to 2 or more hours to preheat)
• Removable cover for refilling water reservoir (3 liters)
• Water reservoir is easily removable for cleaning
• Spring activated low water shut-off switch protects the machine when the water reservoir is near empty - the spring is superior to a magnetic float because limescale buildup can cause magnetic floats to stick in the 'up' position or they need replacement due to failure to float
• Uni-directional steam wand with plastic safety grip has two hole steam tip that makes frothed milk in a snap! the steam wand moves from left to right or vice-versa.
• Three way manual solenoid valve allows the quick removal of the portafilter handle once the espresso extraction is terminated (lever in down position completely)
• Internal brain unit to monitor and maintain proper water level in boiler is now covered
• Heavy-duty, stainless steel boiler is 1.4 liters large for that extra steaming power needed
• High wattage 1,400 watt heating element for continuous steaming power
• Grouphead is designed for ground coffee. Optional pod adpater can be installed for additional fee.
• Heat exchanger allows continuous espresso extractions
• Pressure regulator maintains range of pressure in boiler (alternative pressurstat)
• Powerful 41 watt vibration pump. The included ULKA 41 watt pump only needs 1 minute rest time for every minute of pumping time whereas competing machines with a ULKA 52 watt pump needs 1.5 minutes rest time for every minute of pumping time.
• Accessories: One cup filter basket, two cup filter basket, one portafilter handle with single spout, one portafilter handle with double spout, one measuring scoop, and one plastic tamper

Specifications:

• Body Finish: Stainless Steel
• Power: 110 volts only, 60 Hz, 15 Amp.
• Made in Italy
• Warranty: One year limited to manufacturer's defect parts and labor provided by 1st-line Equipment, LLC
• Measurements:
  Height 15 3/4"
  Width back 10 1/8 " --- front drip tray 10 3/4" Wands extended 17 3/4"
  Depth w/o portafilter handle 17 1/8" --- w/ portafilter handle - 20 1/2"
  Drip Tray width 10 1/2" --- depth 6 3/4"

Notes:

1. Click here for printable manual.

Important Information to Note:
Pump Pressure Gauge should only be looked at when extracting espresso. At no other time should this gauge be viewed as it is meaningless at all other times. Second, If the gauge shows different results while extracting, this indicates that your coffee grind tamping, or amount of ground coffee int he basket is not proper

Green Light - While warming up, this green light remains off untilt he machine reaches proper steam pressure (not pump pressure). If will go and off alternately with the red light while it intermittently re-heats to maintain steam pressure. In other words, it will turn on and off throughout the day and it will definitely go off while while extracting as cold water enters the heat exchanger to extract espresso

In addition, Boiler Pressure Gauge - Once the machines heats up, this gauge will vary from 0.8 to 1.3 depending upon setting, and it will change throughtout the day in this range. As long as the machine is fully heated, the machine extract espresso or steam milk whil in this range.

Replacement Parts:

Grouphead Gasket

Dispersion Screen

Service Notes:

Backflushing: This machine should be backflushed minimum once every 50 espresso extractions using Cafiza (our instructions included with purchase). This is only for cleaning the oils fromt he grouphead.

Descaling: This really is for internally cleaning of the machine. Recommended once every 3 months using Dezcal. However, it can be more or less time depending upon the amount of magnesium and calcium is in your water, how often you use the machine, and how much time you leave the machine powered on each day. Join our email list to get monthly reminders on how to descale the different machines we sell.

Accessories

Double spout portafilter (mouse over)

Measuring scoop (mouse over)

Previews of new upgrades