NespressoCreatista Plus Automatic Pod Coffee Machine with Milk Frother Wand for Espresso, Cappuccino and Flat White by Sage in Brushed Stainless Steel

I’ve had the Sage Creatista Plus for three months now and loving it. I’ve tried a range of the Nespresso original coffees as well as those from other providers and not been disappointed with any but I think I’m more impressed with the Nespresso original and L’Or coffees. Out of the box the machine looks great and makes great coffee. It’s quick and simple to use and very easy to adjust the coffee to you preference in terms of volume and temperature, both of which I’ve turned up a bit to match my preference. It is very quick to heat up and provide a great range of drinks. The milk heating and frothing is spot on and so simple to use I found the out of the box setting OK if you wanted to drink your coffee right away but it left me wanting another in terms of volume. I’ve been a coffee pod user for a good number of years now, I have the Dolce Gusto both at home and in the office at work and that’s great still for a drink and filling my travel mug. But for enjoying a good cappuccino or nice lungo at home it’s got to be the Creatista, so much so that the Dolce Gusto is now only used for the travel mug and the kettle is now a redundant piece of kitchen equipment. The build quality of the machine is very good, as I’ve found with the other Sage products I own. It’s not had light use over the three months, it’s processed neary 300 pods since I’ve had it and there are no signs that it will have any problems carrying on. It’s not a silent machine, the pump and steam wand do make a noise but nothing excessive considering it’s a pump sat on a wooden surface. On the whole, a great piece of kit and worth every penny.

As an avid coffee enthusiast, I'm ecstatic about my recent purchase of the Nespresso Machine. This coffee machine has quickly become an essential part of my daily routine, providing me with consistently amazing coffee experiences.The coffee taste is simply outstanding – rich, bold, and aromatic, satisfying even the most discerning coffee lover. With a wide selection of Nespresso capsules available, I can easily customize my drink to my taste and mood, whether it be an intense espresso or a smooth and mild coffee.What truly stands out about this machine is the perfect combination between coffee and milk it offers when making drinks. The integrated milk frothing system makes it effortless to create barista-quality lattes and cappuccinos, right in the comfort of my own home. With just a touch of a button, the Nespresso machine blends the right amount of coffee and perfectly textured milk, resulting in a velvety, smooth, and deliciously balanced beverage.Cleaning and maintenance are a breeze, which is essential when considering a coffee machine purchase. The compact design also adds a sleek, modern touch to my kitchen counter.All in all, the Nespresso Machine is a game-changer for coffee lovers seeking the perfect harmony between taste and balance. It's definitely an investment worth making, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase!

I work as a service engineer on professional coffee machines. For a long time have been searching for a way of enjoying the quality of coffee on the high street in my home. have previously tried domestic espresso machines but struggled to get decent quality without constantly adjusting the coffee grind and dose. I had considered a home bean to cup machine but was not convinced I could get the required level of control within my budget. I have therefore settled on this Nespresso machine I have to say, I couldn't be happier.Firstly I would say, don't be put off the cost of the Nespresso pods. Unlike some other pod systems, Nespresso compatible pods are widely available from many suppliers, including well known brands such as Starbucks and Costa as well as some budget supermarkets. There is no need to pay Nespresso prices for pods unless you want to. It is easy to find a compatible coffee pod to fit you budgetMoving on to the machine itself. It is very stylish and appears well made. It is also very compact so ideal if space is short in your kitchen. Making a professional looking coffee couldn't be simpler, just select your desired drink then follow the on screen instructions. The default settings will work fine. some reviewers have found the milk not quite hot enough. If you would like the milk a little hotter, or perhaps slightly more or less foam then it is a simple adjustment which is then saved for all subsequent drinks. Once you have tweaked the settings to suit your particular taste you can forget about them and just enjoy you coffeeAs someone who deals with coffee machines in my job I would say the quality of the drinks is very good. Espresso shots are very smooth with a good crema. Milk foam is smooth with plenty of volume. It also very quick. From turning on cold you can have a professional looking and tasting coffee pouring within about 3 secondsMaintenance is also very simple. The steam wand auto purges after every use but it is also suggested that you periodically carry out a cleaning sequence. This gives you a sequence of on screen instructions to remove and clean the steam nozzle using the included tool. However once you know the sequence you can clean the nozzle as needed without actually running the onscreen instructions. One thing to be aware of is that if the machine detects that the nozzle is even partially blocked it will abort the drink preparation. You can avoid this by cleaning and/or purging the wand after period of non use.To summarise, i would say that this a very stylish machine cable of producing professional looking coffee simply and quickly. Even if your barista quills are non-existent you will be impressed with the results I now just need to practice my latte art