The fully automatic steam wand has an auto-purge which is triggered after every use, which is quite neat. If you need a deeper clean, you can submerge it in water using the milk jug and activate the milk function.

This is because there are currently no compatible pods for Vertuo, and I doubt there will be for quite some time. While Vertuo is a more convenient option for bigger mugs of coffee than reloading the smaller pods via original Nespresso machines, there's a financial consideration too. This machine has a "hump" on the left top of this machine, likely to fit the water dispenser components. We actually like this look as it breaks symmetry and gives this Nespresso model a unique look. It's from Sage (Breville if you're outside of Europe), who makes ultra user friendly coffee machines.The water and coffee dispenser are located on the left side of the machine. There is a pop-out tray for smaller drinks. This is good design since it minimizes the distance the espresso has to full before reaching your cup, helping keep your coffee hot. All the convenience of a Nespresso portioned coffee machine paired with Sage's advanced micro-foam milk technology. Energy-saving: Low energy use mode auto-starts after 3 minutes, with an automatic off function after 9 minutes

You'll never be able to get the same, genuine coffee shop quality milk texture with an Aeroccino, or with a one touch milk Nespresso machine. With both of these options, you'll get OK “homemade” cappuccinos and lattes, etc. This coffee machine is slightly larger than the Creatista Plus, measuring 7.7W x 12.9D x 16.9H. It's still considered a compact machine, specially since it only measures 7.7 inches in width. It should thus be fairly easy to fit this machine on your kitchen counter. Sage Nespresso Creatista coffee machines are for people who want a premium semi-automatic Nespresso machine. They are also much more affordable compared to semi-automatic espresso machines like De’Longhi. It’s also a great machine to consider if you love Nespresso machines but want to customize your beverages more by creating your own latte art. Comparison Between The Nespresso Creatista Models Feature Personally, as a 10 year Nespresso pod user, and about 5 years with Vertuo, I am parking my convenient Vertuo for a semi-auto espresso machine in the search for better flavour and a more satisfying cup, to further my home coffee experience. I have accepted the extra effort and time needed to make a better coffee, and look forward to having more control over the output. With any bean to cup coffee machine or traditional espresso machine (or any other coffee maker) with a stand-alone grinder, you can enjoy the freshest coffee possible, by buying high quality, freshly roasted coffee beans, and then grinding them fresh as you brew.

This portioned coffee machine achieves 19 bars which is perfect for bold espresso drinks. As we've seen, you have lots of freedom to customize your coffee volume and milk temperature, and milk froth level. Setting yourself a budget will really help you to narrow down your search. It can also help you to avoid the slippery slope of buying a really expensive product that perhaps had advanced specifications that you didn’t need or couldn’t actually afford. The adjustable coffee volume can be found by tapping "coffee settings". You can then adjust the slider - there are 7 levels spanning the above coffee volumes.

All Creatista machines are designed to offer the most authentic specialty beverage experience with a real, stainless steel frother like you'd see on a high-end commercial espresso machine. By comparison, Nespresso's other machines designed to make milk-based drinks either come with an Aeroccino frother (like the CitiZ & Milk) or an integrated plastic frothing arm (like the Lattissima Pro) that makes "good enough" foam but limits how great the foam can be. View NESPRESSO Nespresso Lattissima Pro EN750MB Coffee Machine BREVILLE One-Touch VCF109 Coffee Machine The Creatista Uno offers 3 milk temperature and 3 milk texture settings, whereas the Creatista Pro offers 11 temperature settings and 8 milk texture settings.If you're wondering about the Sage/Breville relationship – the machines we know as Sage Appliances in the UK, are produced by Breville Australia. Both models also have a cup tray that you can push in or out. This is helpful if you are making an espresso shot or cappuccino into a shorter glass as it will raise the glass closer to the coffee outlet. If you are using a larger glass for a latte, simply push the tray in and rest the glass on the drip tray. Care And Maintenance The Nespresso Creatista Pro is the top-of-the-line espresso machine out of the 3. Although it may look very similar to the Creatista Plus, there are actually a few key differences: Design If you're not interested in milk, then you may not get the full benefit of your investment. These are good Nespresso machines, but what they're amazing at, which makes them worth the money, is their auto milk texturing capabilities. If you don't put it through the cleaning cycle after each milk usage, you're going to end up with sour milk in the pipes, and that smell is almost impossible to get rid of! So if you do go for this machine, or any other machine with a milk frother or steam wand, make sure you keep it clean.

If you feel like a Mug this morning, an Espresso after lunch, and a Gran Lungo this afternoon, Vertuo Next has you covered. The Nespresso Creatista Plus gives you the ability to easily create personalised café-style quality coffees at home. With a stylish sleek design and stainless steel finish, the Creatista Plus has a 3 second heat up time, 8 texture levels and 11 milk temperature settings. Each machine includes a stainless steel milk jug. 2 Cappuccinos in 75 Seconds Go with the Creatista Uno if you're looking for the cheapest, simplest way to own a Nespresso model with the authentic swivel frothing arm and are OK with the ABS plastic polymer body.

It also comes with 5 programmable cup sizes, including alto, mug, gran lungo, double espresso, and espresso. And with Centrifusion™ Technology, every drink will be as aromatic as the last, as it extracts the flavours in the most optimal way. We searched for all of the Coffee machines that we could find at Currys. In total we found 137 different products available.