Capsules do tend to be quite wet when ejected, as the standard system doesn’t use the centrifugal force of the new Nespresso Vertuo system, so it’s worth giving the bin a clean weekly with a damp cloth or a bit of washing-up liquid.

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The Creatista Uno boasts a premium design and finish and uses an intuitive user interface through which coffee preparation, settings and maintainance can all be accessed.Accessories included; Nespresso welcome pack with tasting box of 14 Nespresso capsules, stainless steel milk jug, user manual with water hardness testing strip, pin cleaning tool. With the Creatista Uno’s approach, you get very good results quickly and can then spend more time focussing on brushing up your pouring skills. You agree to receive promotions, surveys and more from us and our affiliated brands and you have read our Privacy Policy. Preparation, features and maintenance (including auto shut-off and the steam wand’s auto clean function) are all highly accessible through the machine’s controls.

When we finished frothing our milk we noticed a couple of larger bubbles on top of the jug, but a quick settle by thumping the jug gently on the kitchen counter sorted that out for us. The Nespresso Creatista Uno from Sage combines the ease of use of a Nespresso capsule machine with advanced micro foam milk technology championed by Sage. Using the controls on top you can choose the milk temperature (high, medium or low) and the froth amount (high, medium or low). If you want to get your hands on the Nespresso Creatista Uno, check out the best Nespresso coffee machine deals for more. I did it the first time, since the buttons will be locked and you HAVE to descale for it to work again but it seems like it's waaaay too soon.Temperature sensors are built into the drip tray to ensure milk is never scalded and the steam arm purges to clean itself once placed in the upright position. Congratulations coffee lovers, Nespresso and Sage have got together and arranged a marriage between Nespresso’s easy-to-use coffee pod system and Sage’s down-to-earth design skills, to create a coffee making machine that’s sure to please anyone who enjoys their coffee to the max.

Their impressive range of appliances also come with recipes, hints and tips which help you get the most from your tea-maker, coffee machine or bread maker. The Sage range is an advanced, high-spec collection that's head and shoulders above the competition. Belonging to the Nespresso Original range, Sage’s Nespresso Creatista Uno is a super-simple coffee machine that allows you create café-style coffees in your own home. p>

Heat up time is a rapid 3 seconds thanks to a ThermoJet heating element and 19 bar pressure extracts the optimum crema.

This is unique in the Nespresso range of machines, and arguably means the Creatista Uno leaps into first place when it comes to those who love milk-based coffee…at least those who want good coffee but with minimal effort! We would still happily recommend the Creatista Plus if your household really enjoys making your milk based coffees by hand. There’s no grinding or associated faff, and that's appealing despite the fact that pod coffee isn't the cheapest. p>

Accessories included with the Creatista Uno include a stainless steel milk jug and a tasting box of Nespresso capsules.

Each appliance is easy to use, with straightforward controls that do all the thinking for you to give precise results every time. We made a few coffees in quick succession, including one from the trio of button options that include a lungo, espresso and a ristretto. Right out of the box the Nespresso Sage Creatista Uno offers the ability to create eight ‘barista-quality’ espresso and milk recipes and all at the touch of a button. It’s certainly fuss-free with a no-nonsense manual that takes you through all of the steps needed to make regular coffee, milky coffee and Latte Machiatto options. There’s an ejectable coffee cup stand, too, which is handy for getting smaller cups of coffee and shots of espresso under the main spout.Nespresso remains the premium capsule system, and the Sage Nespresso Creatista Uno gives you a convenient and quick way to start experimenting with milk drinks, using traditional pouring techniques.