Nespresso Sage Creatista Plus unboxing, First Use and Review

We decided to take the plunge and buy this Nespresso Creatista Plus Espresso Machine made by Sage/Breville. This was after debating with my wife for a long time..
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This video is my review.
I unbox and give my thoughts on this Nespresso coffee machine.
This is the smoked hickory colour. A colour that is amazing!! This colour does not exist on KZbin, the Nespresso website does not do this colour the justice it deserves. So if you are looking for this colour the look no further.
I bought this machine for £299 from the John Lewis website here in the UK.
I give my thoughts on this very expensive machine by Nespresso. I also go through the first use of this Nespresso Creatista Plus.
Does it stand up against the coffee that is served in coffee houses like Starbucks. Watch my video and find out.
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[@KraaAZzzyy]

You have a new subscriber! Fantastic video. Thank you for this comprehensive and detailed review. Looking forward to new content.

[@VitiligoTalks]

Thanks for the sub.. glad you liked this video. Look out for nee content coming soon on my channel. Thanks once again. Really appreciate it.

[@thequeenprivatebutreal8684]

Did get 110 or 220 voltage

[@VitiligoTalks]

@@thequeenprivatebutreal8684 as I live in the UK, we only have one variant here and that’s the 240 volts.

[@merionruthchanna1680]

Thank you for your brilliant review. I too am going to get the smoked hickory version. I have shown this to my other half and he now sees why ive been raving on about it. Roll on christmas then I can hopefuly have many pleasurable coffees.

[@VitiligoTalks]

I’ve had this machine for nearly two years and I’m still enjoying the coffee that comes out of it. Amazing machine, cannot recommend it enough.

[@merionruthchanna1680]

Well its Christmas now and I got my creatista plus in smoked hickory. I'm very satisfied and have enjoyed my first latte. Your review was spot on. A good review which IS NOT EXAGERATED. Thanks to you I'm an owner of this fab machine

[@VitiligoTalks]

Glad you are enjoying your machine! Amazing machine, which I always recommend to everyone.

[@thequeenprivatebutreal8684]

Lovely !! I love the colour

[@VitiligoTalks]

The colour is definitely amazing!

[@WJC1981]

Thanks for the video, going to pick one up tommorow

[@VitiligoTalks]

Enjoy! Mine is till going strong. 1.5 years later and I am still enjoying the coffee from this machine.

[@sell1760]

Great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@VitiligoTalks]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Are you looking at purchasing this machine?

[@Albertojedi]

Nice color indeed. Somehow reminds me my Vertuo Dark Chrome Deluxe machine.

[@VitiligoTalks]

I just looked at images on your machine on the Nespresso website and the colour is very similar! I like this colour. 👌

[@mik_key]

Thank you for this video. Now I'm also sure that I want to buy this one but not Creatista PRO. Americano - I can do it just by adding hot water, color display is not necessary for tasty coffee. As additional advantage - this one takes less square on the table. Difference of 300 dollars does make sense. And just for info: in Russia it's not Sage (or Breville), here its name is BORK.

[@VitiligoTalks]

Glad that the video helped you to make your decision. It’s an amazing machine, 6 months later I am still enjoying my coffee’s ☕️ you will not go wrong with it. I would definitely recommend it.

[@emmaodonnell9247]

Thanks, think I’ll go for this one. Have you tried iced lattes using this?

[@VitiligoTalks]

Glad the video helped 👍 Iced lattes I have not tried them, I have seen some recipes online. I just don’t get the chance to make them and try them out!!

[@thewolfman6854]

Super review. Thinking of replacing my Delonghi Dedica and Nespresso Mini with the Creatista Plus. The time and mess created by the Delonghi no longer seems worth it.

[@VitiligoTalks]

Glad you enjoyed the review. This machine is definitely worth the money. Had it since January 2021 and I have enjoyed every single cup of coffee from it. Very low maintenance as well, you just have to clean the steam tip once a month and descale the machine when the light comes on, I’ve only descaled it once. Fantastic machine.

[@stevo091]

Hi after watching your very informative review. I decided to bin my Nespresso Vertuo Plus...and purchase the Nespresso Creatista Plus. Cheers 👍

[@tonybaloney4195]

Great video

[@VitiligoTalks]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍👍

[@birdgirl1one]

when would you add sweetener to it. like I just ordered this but I just drink coffee with a sweet creamer. can I froth the creamer

[@VitiligoTalks]

I have never tried sweet creamer before..you could add it to the espresso shot then add the frothed milk on top..I normally put sugar or vanilla syrup into the coffee mug before an espresso shot, then I add the frothed milk on top.

[@stevo091]

Hi good video review 👍 I brought the Nespresso Creatista Plus machine 2 weeks ago. Froth was very good. Not just watery 😟 Any advice would be helpful? Cheers 👍

[@VitiligoTalks]

1. Perform a steam wand clean - see my other video on the channel on how to do this. It’s pretty simple to do. 2. Only use filtered water in the water tank. 3. Check to see what your froth level setting is on the machine. You can customise this in the different types of drinks you can make. Performing a steam wand clean will most likely fix this problem for you.

[@stevo091]

@@VitiligoTalks Hi , thank you for your help 👍 Machine working perfectly now ☕☺️. Cheers

[@technosavvyhd5270]

I paid $650 for this machine, you got a great deal

[@VitiligoTalks]

I use an app called PriceRunner. It finds you the cheapest price for anything you want to buy off the internet. Definitely worth downloading.

[@kristinatimmons3633]

Thank you for your video! I’m subscribing. I am really close to pulling the trigger on this machine but I’m a little hesitant due to price. I can’t however find anything with similar reputation for less money. I’ve looked at virtuo but I don’t know...would you say with every penny?

[@VitiligoTalks]

Thank you for subscribing.. I don’t have any experience with the Virtuo machine so I cannot comment on that. The Creatista plus machine is absolutely amazing. The fact that you can control the temperature of the milk and the amount of foam/froth is worth buying if you like milk based coffee drinks. You also have the options to make different type of coffee drinks from a espresso shot to a latte macchiato. I was originally interested in buying the Citiz and an aeroccino 4. The price for these both items would have been around £220. After doing a lot of research like yourself I went for the Creatista Plus, as this was on sale for £299... I wish I bought this sooner.

[@SusanMiddleton1]

@@VitiligoTalks I’ve been through two Aeroccinos. Eventually they stop working and I don’t know why. I’m using a Breville (Sage) frother now and so far so good. I’ll wait until it doesn’t work to upgrade my existing Nespresso machine.

[@VitiligoTalks]

@@SusanMiddleton1 this machine is worth the money. I absolutely love the drinks it makes.

[@kntss99]

Thanks for review.Can i use milk frother fonction twice to heat milk better?Because i like my cappucino or the other milky recipes very hot.

[@VitiligoTalks]

You can froth the milk up on its own. The frothing jug does have a minimum and maximum line for the milk and when the milk is frothed up it will go over this line. If you were to froth the milk twice then I am guessing it will froth over and spill. I wouldn’t recommend that. On the settings I use for the milk temperature it is very hot for me, and you can still go hotter for the milk temperature. As the machine does allow you to have very hot temperatures for the milk setting. If that isn’t enough for you then you can preheat your mug with boiling water so that your mug is warm and the coffee doesn’t lose temperature. I’ve done this a few times and burnt my tongue on a very hot drink 🥵

[@kntss99]

@@VitiligoTalks Thank you so much for your comments.I ordered it today,i hope i'll like it.

[@VitiligoTalks]

You will love it, I am sure of this. This is one amazing coffee machine, I can’t praise it enough. You just have to maintain it with descaling it when the machine tells you (I need to put that video up on KZbin) and the monthly maintenance of the steam wand tip that video is on my channel. All this will keep your coffee tasting like your first cup! Which is amazing! ☕️

[@kntss99]

@@VitiligoTalks I'll watch your other videos.Thank you so much for the tips.

[@VitiligoTalks]

A pro tip for you is. Use filtered water for the water tank. A) Coffee will taste nicer B) Less descaling of the machine C) Less maintenance of the steam wand

[@ivanbogdanov72]

What is the difference between a long ristreto and a normal expresso? Are the two drinks made at a different temperature?

[@VitiligoTalks]

Long ristretto - uses a lot of water to extract the coffee, so the coffee is not as strong. The espresso shot uses less water to extract the coffee, so it’s much stronger in taste. You can change the temperature of the drinks to your liking from cool all the way to very hot.

[@dachtal3202]

Which satting do you use for milk steaming

[@VitiligoTalks]

Depends on the type of drink I am making, I like frothy coffee and usually I have froth setting to the highest. When making milk for my 2 year old, lowest level of froth and warm setting. This machine has revolutionised making milk for my son!

[@ArnoldJudasRimmer..]

Hello sir, merry xmas to you! Can you steam the wand after it has self purged? I have found these wands need to be manually steamed for 10 seconds after the self purge has finished, have you the option to do this? Also how is your experience longer term with this machine? Any probs at all mate? Many thanks for any reply 👌😃

[@VitiligoTalks]

Hi Merry Xmas to you too! The only thing you can do is do a manual self purge again. I have had no problems with the wand at all. The only time I get issues is when I don’t use filtered water as that clogs the wand up. And I have to do maintenance and cleaning of the wand more frequently as the froth levels decrease. So filtered water is a must for this machine. I have had zero problems with the machine, works the same as it does when I bought it. Only three things I would recommend you do when you buy it. 1) Use filtered water 2) Clean the steam wand at least once a month, I would recommend twice a month. 3) Descale the machine with the descaling liquid from Nespresso, don’t use vinegar.

[@ArnoldJudasRimmer..]

@@VitiligoTalks you sir are an absolute legend. I am nos convinced to purchase one as have been informed by more then one reliable sourcs now. I originally wanted the ill ese espresso machine and throther but they can't compete against a steam wand. This sir, is why I LOVE youtube! Answers, straight from a knowledgable user, year down the line... Thank you again for such a prompt reply on Christmas day, and I have screenshot your tips and instructions haha 😃👌

[@ArnoldJudasRimmer..]

@@VitiligoTalks also forgot. You said it has manual wand purge feature so answered my first question also, cheers again haha...

[@VitiligoTalks]

@@ArnoldJudasRimmer.. I was in the same boat as you, was going to get the Nespresso Citiz machine and an aerocinno4! Then I settled on the creatista plus as nothing can compete with a steam wand. You will enjoy using your machine and the drinks it makes. Enjoy!

[@ArnoldJudasRimmer..]

@@VitiligoTalks hahaha thank you again man! I want the ability to make any kind of coffee with a pod and proper steam wand so this fits the bill perfectly. Tbh most of the complaints about the wand are probably user error as I already have owned numeous bean to cup high end machines but I have no time these days so I need a espresso/milk throther. This has elayed my fears, merry crimbo kind sir 👊😃

[@louiesworkshop2023]

Thankyou for the great video, i am planning this new week in purchasing this machine mate, are you still impressed all this time on with it?

[@VitiligoTalks]

To this day I am impressed with the coffee this machine makes. This is the best coffee machine I’ve ever owned. After drinking coffee from this machine you will not be going to Starbucks or any other coffee shop. As I said to another viewer of this video, three things you have to keep an eye on. 1. Descale the machine when the machine tells you and use the descaling liquid from nespresso. 2. Clean the steam wand every 3/4 weeks. This will take you like 2/3 mins to do. Nothing major. 3. Use filtered water so that you don’t have to descale the machine as often and the steam wand won’t need much maintenance either.

[@louiesworkshop2023]

@@VitiligoTalks thankyou mate for your advice, I have been looking at a few which I have endeavoured to short list, the look of this machine really interests me, it seems easy to use, I think I will take the plunge and pick this machine up, it will be a nice addition to the kitchen, thankyoumsgain mate for the brillant video and for your valued advice, kind regards Louie from Northern Ireland Uk

[@VitiligoTalks]

Just like you I had shortlisted a few as well. I was looking at proper espresso machines and coffee grinders etc. But, I don’t have the time to be practicing with all that in the morning! This machine will give you the right froth level, and the right temperature for your coffee. It’s perfect for me!

[@louiesworkshop2023]

@@VitiligoTalks Me to, I considered the Gaggia and a good grinder, but just as you said it's a time thing, no time before work in the morning, thankyou pal for your help, these last two weeks I was researching my options to a silly level but I think now this clever machine is best suited to my family and me, I do like the larger machine but it's a crazy amount more and as you said, it's hard to justify that extra, anyways i wont take up any more of your time buddy, great video keep up the amazing work, regards Louie

[@VitiligoTalks]

Let me know how you get on with your machine and what you think of the taste of the coffee! 👍

[@mr.g702]

How do you know how much milk to put in the jug to froth?

[@VitiligoTalks]

There are two levels (lines) inside the jug. A minimum like and a maximum line. Plus it’s trial and error as well, depending on how much froth you want from your milk.

[@mr.g702]

@@VitiligoTalks Thank you. I have been looking at this machine for some time already. I often face milk wastage and thought it would have some indication compared to the Nespresso Aeroccino which I currently am using.

[@anthonylefodi5928]

Hi! How do you make your americanos/ long black coffees?

[@VitiligoTalks]

There isn’t a dedicated button for an Americano..but there is a workaround, you use the espresso function first to get your shot of coffee. Then you open and close the lever to release the pod into the capsule bucket. You change your setting to a lungo (do not add a pod) and press start and this will pour hot water into the espresso shot that you made earlier on.

[@anthonylefodi5928]

@@VitiligoTalks ahhh ok so you can’t just select lungo from the beginning? Makes sense thank you, I’m assuming the water is hot enough and doesn’t need to be topped up with the kettle ?

[@VitiligoTalks]

@@anthonylefodi5928 you can make a Lungo from the beginning and it will extract the pod for longer with the water. For an Americano there is a workaround as I’ve told you. Regarding the temp of the water I think it’s gets to maximum Of 72 degrees. You can control the temperature of the milk with the steam wand but unfortunately the coffee temp you cannot change.

[@anthonylefodi5928]

@@VitiligoTalks this is very helpful thanks !

[@VitiligoTalks]

@@anthonylefodi5928 glad I could help 👍

[@pat2982]

Are you supposed to stir that before drinking?

[@VitiligoTalks]

You can do stir the milk if you want to. I don’t though, since uploading this video my milk pouring skills have got way better! So no need to stir.

[@roslanbinahmadahmad8294]

cant find the strip

[@VitiligoTalks]

This has to be in the box. Nespresso put it in the box. Have another look, if you can’t find it then maybe worth getting in touch with Nespresso their customer service team is very good.

[@StraightNoChaser86]

Missing coffee from Starbucks LOL

[@VitiligoTalks]

I was missing it, but not missing it anymore! 👌