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

Product Information

There are dozens of coffee capsule machines on the market, and although I’m sure each one has its own merits, it’s rare to find a coffee maker that combines ease of use, elegant design and reliable performance all into one machine. Sage has handily accomplished this feat with the Nespresso Creatista Plus, so if you’re in the market for a high quality premium coffee maker, be sure to put this one on your short list. Where to buy? The Creatista Plus gives you full control over exactly how much milk you add to your coffee but without having to stand there and heat and froth the milk. If you have ever been to one of their boutique retail outlets you kind of the coffee version of an Apple store.

It’s certainly not a big coffee machine but the depth is greater than the average so make sure that your kitchen worktop can accommodate it Functionality 10/10 This is simply a stunning looking appliance which exudes class and has a wow factor about it. Full marks here. Also available with slightly fewer milk options is the Sage Nespresso Creatista which is champagne-coloured with stainless steel accents. There are only a handful of products in a large space and all of them make the same quality of coffee but you feel as though you are transported into an Italian coffee shop with surroundings that inspire you to buy something

Key features of Sage Nespresso Creatista Plus

The key to a great espresso is even extraction that starts with low pressure pre-infusion, according to Sage, so that’s what this machine does. You can control the volume of espresso shots manually, if you prefer. Handily, it’ll tell you when it needs cleaning. The milk frothing feature does have a bit of a learning curve, so you will probably have to fiddle around with the settings a few times before you get it where you want it to be.

Secondly, coffee volume which is the amount of water you would like delivered into the cup. It is important not to over or under extract the coffee going into the cup so cleverly Nespresso has placed a line visually on a cup with the digital display showing you the optimum amount of water delivery but you can override this if you want for more or less water. Very straightforward and simple. Once you are happy with that press the dial again to take you to the milk settings. Those who shopped for this machine at John Lewis gave it five out of five stars. Happy customers said, ‘We just can’t go to high street coffee shops anymore as we always get disappointed with the taste.’ It was also celebrated as ‘a real pleasure to use’. This machine has a steam wand that produces tasty foam that could also have you creating your own latte art – should that be your desire.

Smart CleaningThe Creatista Pro comes with a water hardness testing strip inside the instruction manual. This helps the machine identify the type of water in your area, and work out the optimum interval time between descale programmes. The Creatista Pro will also turn itself off automatically after 10 minutes to save power. If that’s not smart enough, the drip tray will also tell you when it needs emptying. This model has a fully automatic steam wand and a whopping eight texture levels and 11 temperatures for the milk. Auto purge of the wand means less cleaning for you to do.

There’s a built-in steam wand and you can adjust milk temperature and texture to get different milky coffees just right. As the owner of a Nespresso machine for a number of years I can personally vouch for the fact that Nespresso does produce excellent quality coffee. Value For Money 10/10 It does and it is the reason that they have risen to be one of the market leaders alongside Delonghi. Convenience is the number one reason that you should be influencing you towards purchasing a Nespresso coffee machine. If you want great coffee but you don’t want the hassle of dealing with ground coffee beans then this is the route you should be going down.

Be aware though that they don’t come cheap and the cost of a Nespresso coffee will be at least double what you would pay for an alternative method of making your coffee with freshly ground coffee beans. This model provides the ultimate in convenience. With a 3 second heat up time there is no waiting around for the machine to be ready once you turn it on. By the time you have reached for the capsule and inserted it into the machine you are good to go. The selection of around 25 different types will ensure that whatever your taste you will find something to suit. This POD coffee machine has been designed and manufactured by Sage who have their own line of top-end Espresso machines This is a neat and handsome number that’ll save you costly trips to a high-street coffee shop. It’ll brew two cups in one go and just 25 seconds, so it’s as speedy as a capsule machine. The downside for coffee connoisseurs? It can’t grind your beans, but you could go for a separate grinder to take this on.

If you like your kitchen appliances modern and stylish then this is going to be an instant hit with you from a design perspective Prefer the fuss-free process of making coffee from a capsule, but want a sophisticated take on this style of machine? This model is that. We also like how easy it is to get started with, and that it makes a great range of coffees, while foaming milk is also simple. Super-fast heating means the Creatista Pro is ready for optimum flavour extraction in as little as 3 seconds, infinitely faster than queuing in a high street coffee shop. Nespresso’s 19 bar pressure ensures that every one of the 900 or so coffee aromas are fully released from the pod for your enjoyment absolutely every time. The Sage The Barista Pro SES878BSS coffee machine isn't cheap but it is worth the investment. Find out more below.

This machine is certainly an investment, but if you’re a coffee aficionado, we think it’s worth the price. You can make excellent espresso plus delicious lattes and cappuccinos with this model, and it gives you plenty of options regarding the brew. It depends on the hardness of your water and how much coffee you make. Don’t worry, the machine will alert you when it is time to descale. seconds to heat the machine up. Another 3 seconds to insert the capsule and press the start button. 10 seconds to insert the milk into the steam wand. You are looking at about 20 seconds to prepare a close to coffee shop coffee experience. This coffee machine is incredibly simple to use, and there are no worries about clearing up messy coffee grounds. The Creatista Pro from Sage is a Nespresso-compatible coffee machine which delivers the complete barista experience at just the touch of a button. Combining Nespresso’s intuitive coffee pod system with Sage’s eye for sleek design and usability, the Creatista Pro is simple to use and leaves worktops free of messy coffee grounds. Finished in smart stainless steel, it takes up very little worktop space, and its small footprint ensures it is always on hand to create café-style coffee just when you want it. There is a neat little cup holder which pops out to hold smaller espresso cups or larger cups can be placed directly onto the drip tray.