Great review. Very detailed and accurate. I really like this machine. Its my first Nespresso product. Very easy to use, great tasting coffee too. Bought it on special for AUD $499 "saving" $200. There is a hidden wand cleaning tool under the water canister to clean the 4 steam wand holes.
Truly appreciate the feedback, thank you. I was lucky to pick up the same deal with the cash back and pod credit so great value for money. I actually recorded cleaning of the steam wand but the video was getting a little too long. The machine has great tutorials that is very helpful. Thanks again for the positive feedback
Can you make a long black by running the machine without a capsule and then inserting a capsule and doing an espresso? Or should I get the creatista pro which has a separate water circuit and a dedicated long black option in the menu? Do you think the result would differ greatly? I like long black and americano coffee but also would like the option to froth milk. Thank you
Hi RoRo, Yeah I still like the machine and it is performing well. I have been having at least one coffee a day so have put it through its paces. I am still enjoying the machine and there is no real issues that I have had with it. Cleaning is quick and easy and have not had any issues with the steam wand blocking up but as i do a rinse (put through a milk cycle with fresh water) each time I find it clear out any milk before it hardens. Also the machine does remind you to go through the steam wand detailed cleaning cycle after a set amount of uses. The one thing that I am finding is sometime the milk temp can differ but I think sometimes it depends on the milk you have or temp of it. It does not spoil the experience it just sometimes means its a little hotter then I would like. I would still highly recommend this machine to anyone that enjoys Nespresso and wants to step the quality up, especially for milk based coffees.
Thanks a lot, this is a great review. I have bought the Creatista Plus (by Sage) this month. Until now the steam wand performs excellently. However it takes two cups of espresso to reach the ideal temperature of the coffee in my preheated cup (73 - 74 celsius). This can be fixed by running hot water (lungo) without a pod in advance, or by inserting a used pod to heat up the internal of the machine. I assume this is normal for Nespresso machines and not a failure of my Creatista Plus. Any tips? Best wishes from The Netherlands!
Hi Maureen Grimes, glad you enjoyed it and you will love the machine, I would suggest try a few different brands of Milk to find that one that suits your taste. Don’t be disheartened if you go through a few but is worth the journey
Can you use this machine to make hot water for tea? Watching the comparison to the Lattisma Pro, that machine makes hot water for tea a special feature.
can you use any pod with this machine or does it require a specific pod? First-time coffee pod machine buyer. also, how often do you have to clean the milk frother....unscrewing milk frother tips (metal and plastic inner piece).? thank you
Thank you for the wonderful review! You did *Great!* I just purchased the same model and wish it had a temperature control for the coffee...could be a little hotter, but certainly *Way Better* than my old Keurig.
Just curious, why would you buy this over something like the Nespresso pro? Wouldn’t the coffee taste the same? Also, at this price point, why wouldn’t you just buy a full expresso machine? Thank you 😊
@@Raptors0524 for convenience and the other model of creatista was like $1.2k AUD I got my creatista on a great bargain because the box it came in was a bit damaged that’s all so for value it was great. I am a fan of the pod system and the many different flavours and drink options (iced and hot for example) I can have with those flavours. Also I use the steam wand for hot chocolate sometimes also
Hi, I am looking into buying this machine but have cabinets above my kitchen top. My question is, how easy is it to refill the water reservoir since it's located in the back? Thank you so much!
You have to slide the machine around and take the reservoir completely out no matter what to fill the water. You somewhat pull the water reservoir towards you at an angle from the top then up and away from the machine.
I loved the review! I just purchased one and want to make sure I want it until I unpack it. Good facts and I believe you know your way around the art of coffee-making so that made it easy to listen to. Love your accent :) I bought it today in Sweden and as you said, there are a lot of special prices going on with Nespresso so I paid USD 320 / AUD 417,50 for it so it’s a solid winner. How easy is it to make scratches on it? It looks fine when new and I wonder where to place it in the kitchen: far away from hazards that can give scratches during daily cooking or up-front in the middle of it all?
Spritzbau thank you very much, you won’t go wrong with the machine, I hope you do enjoy it. One suggestion I would try a few different type of milks to see which is best for your taste. With relation to your comment on scratches I have had for a number of months now and the only thing it seems to be attracting is finger prints. I use a microfiber cloth like an ENYO one so no scratches at all. I would suggest putting the Creatista near the corner if you have the space and not need to move around. It is a beautiful machine so one I’m sure you would prefer to show off. Once again thank you for your kind words. If you have any other questions don’t be afraid to ask. I hope you enjoy your machine
Thank you very much for your detailed review. You mentioned that you had issues with the wand after a week of use. Would you please elaborate on the issues? Also, what type of milk ameliorates this problem? Thanks!
Hi Xiang, I did not have a problem with the steam wand as per say it was more trying to find the right milk to suit my tastes. I quickly found out that the milk that was extra creamy (cream on top) did not produce the froth i was looking for. I found that full cream milk was best for my needs. The hilo milk wasn't bad either but i prefer full cream milk. In Australia (WA) the best milk I found was (Bannister downs full cream) a local supplier as well as the Pauls full cream milk. My suggestion would be to see what milk your favourite local coffee shop uses and if you enjoy the coffee the chances are that you will enjoy it on your own machine.
does anyone feel the taste of the water in the coffee? I 'm feeling a little more water when the machine finishes making coffee for me. is there a problem or on the same machine? + Great video
I understand what you mean, I thought the same when I first used it but I either got used to it or it changed. I did find the coffee not as hot as extracting coffee as my previous machine. I only drink my coffee with milk so I don't notice it anymore. Thanks for the kind words
Great review. Say can u use the milk frothing function with a cup instead of the jug? I know the jug temperature is measured but is there a setting to just use a cup without measuring temp? Cause sometimes in the morning when I don’t have time I would like to froth in a paper cup and then add coffee so I don’t have to clean anything....
Matus Kalisky thank you, in regards to your question you are able to use the steam wand to just froth the milk. There is a dedicated milk setting which allows you to do this. I hope this helps.
We just bought this machine as well. We can't find a espresso pod we like yet. We upgraded from the vertuo plus we loved the espresso pods from there. Still haven't found similar espresso pods to the ones we liked. So if anyone can suggest any much appreciated. As well found our espresso cold...we like it hot. Anything specific we need to do? Thank you
Marty Southernwood it will pass water through without a pod so you can use for hot water but do keep in mind that the water temp seems to be around 70 degrees (160f) so not ideal for some types of tea. Can be used for multiple uses if trying to convince the other half/ or yourself. 😁
T-mo Reviews I like to run water through after I’ve made coffee to clean the brew head so it doesn’t contaminate the next one. Nice review btw. I’m in Western Australia and got mine through The Good Guys. Good deal, cash back and coffee pods included. The young guy was great, showed me everything. I was going to get the top of the range Latissima, but when he ran through the Creatista plus, with it’s temperature control I was sold.
HI David, the one thing I wish is that you could control is the temp of the milk by the actual degrees so you know exactly how hot it is. I believe the milk is hot. Personally I prefer it on the warm setting which is just under the ideal setting. To me that’s hot enough but if you want hotter there are a few choices above that. I am happy to take a temp of the hottest setting in the morning when I make my next coffee if you would like to let you know if the machine would suit your needs
T-mo Reviews no need Sir. I use the aerocinno..but it’s not warm enough. As long as the creatista is much warmer...that’s all I need to know. Thanks very much for the help.
David G just to let you know, I was interested to see how hot very hot was on the machine and the Milk came out at 96c / 204.8f so I think that the machine should give you the temp that would suit your needs.
I find the temp is inconsistent too. Sometimes, for me the highest Milk temp setting feels a bit lukewarm. Not sure if there's any tips to work around this?
Johnson Rojo you will love it! Can’t. Stop.Drinking Coffee! Soooo many to try. And so easy to use. I actually bought the Inissia end of October, then went in to get the Latissima. The guy from Nespresso spent ages with me and recommended the Creatista specifically for the ability to change the milk temperature, as I said I preferred my coffee hotter. It’s perfect.
Not sure if this is true, I've seen alternating takes on this. Most say the Plus has 11 milk temperature settings instead of 3, 8 texture settings instead of 4 and heats up faster. That said, if the buttons are programmable for temperature and length of froth, etc., is there really that much advantage to it?
That's all very nice TMo but how does it taste? You have spent alot of time talking about nothing. A true espresso lover wants flavor and I'm shopping for a machine that gives the best flavor. Talk about that and I'll give you a like!
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I loved your review, I asked Santa to get me one this year....and I already got confirmation e mail - one is on its way to me ☺️
I asked for one too this Christmas!!!
This was the clearest review I have ever seen for this machine 😄thanks now I have a clear view of the product
Great review. Very detailed and accurate. I really like this machine. Its my first Nespresso product. Very easy to use, great tasting coffee too. Bought it on special for AUD $499 "saving" $200. There is a hidden wand cleaning tool under the water canister to clean the 4 steam wand holes.
Truly appreciate the feedback, thank you. I was lucky to pick up the same deal with the cash back and pod credit so great value for money. I actually recorded cleaning of the steam wand but the video was getting a little too long. The machine has great tutorials that is very helpful. Thanks again for the positive feedback
wow that's a great saving, did you buy a stainless steel one for that price?
T-mo Reviews v g
Now it's $800 CAD.. :(
Can you make a long black by running the machine without a capsule and then inserting a capsule and doing an espresso? Or should I get the creatista pro which has a separate water circuit and a dedicated long black option in the menu? Do you think the result would differ greatly? I like long black and americano coffee but also would like the option to froth milk. Thank you
Great way to present the machine for new users like me, Thanks from Miami USA
...And London, UK!
Great review mate! Just purchased it myself, loving it so far!
I've got it at home and I really like it! And you got the same kitchen counter as mine!
Is 68 degrees all right for coffee? Hot enough?
Thank you very much for posting this video. I love the review.
Now that its been a few months, do you still like your machine? Any issues with it? Is it easy to clean? Thx for the review.
Hi RoRo, Yeah I still like the machine and it is performing well. I have been having at least one coffee a day so have put it through its paces. I am still enjoying the machine and there is no real issues that I have had with it. Cleaning is quick and easy and have not had any issues with the steam wand blocking up but as i do a rinse (put through a milk cycle with fresh water) each time I find it clear out any milk before it hardens. Also the machine does remind you to go through the steam wand detailed cleaning cycle after a set amount of uses.
The one thing that I am finding is sometime the milk temp can differ but I think sometimes it depends on the milk you have or temp of it. It does not spoil the experience it just sometimes means its a little hotter then I would like.
I would still highly recommend this machine to anyone that enjoys Nespresso and wants to step the quality up, especially for milk based coffees.
our machine its not returning in settings ,how to do it
Thanks a lot, this is a great review. I have bought the Creatista Plus (by Sage) this month. Until now the steam wand performs excellently. However it takes two cups of espresso to reach the ideal temperature of the coffee in my preheated cup (73 - 74 celsius). This can be fixed by running hot water (lungo) without a pod in advance, or by inserting a used pod to heat up the internal of the machine. I assume this is normal for Nespresso machines and not a failure of my Creatista Plus. Any tips? Best wishes from The Netherlands!
Now that it’s been about a year, are you still loving your machine?
Great review, thanks! Just ordered one and can’t wait to make a flat white...my favorite!
Hi Maureen Grimes, glad you enjoyed it and you will love the machine, I would suggest try a few different brands of Milk to find that one that suits your taste. Don’t be disheartened if you go through a few but is worth the journey
Review started strong, but then the audio went downhill as you were demonstrating the use.
Can you use this machine to make hot water for tea? Watching the comparison to the Lattisma Pro, that machine makes hot water for tea a special feature.
Hey mate I noticed that you cut the video while steaming the milk. How long exactly does it take to steam from cold milk to 60+ degrees? Thanks
160 F -> 71 C in 40s
I so love my Creatista Plus
My 9 year old CitiZ just died so I’ve got this on order. Thanks for the info!
can you use any pod with this machine or does it require a specific pod? First-time coffee pod machine buyer. also, how often do you have to clean the milk frother....unscrewing milk frother tips (metal and plastic inner piece).? thank you
Great video - just bought this machine!
Donal Doherty is the machine good need to buy a new one
Sndndnd Dnndndndn in short yes! I’ve owned a few and it’s much faster and looks better than the others I’ve had.
Thank you for the wonderful review! You did *Great!* I just purchased the same model and wish it had a temperature control for the coffee...could be a little hotter, but certainly *Way Better* than my old Keurig.
Tracy Prell pre-heat your glass!
Loved your review, thanks!
Thanks for the love Harish
i got mine for $510 completely new last week absolute steal
Just curious, why would you buy this over something like the Nespresso pro? Wouldn’t the coffee taste the same? Also, at this price point, why wouldn’t you just buy a full expresso machine? Thank you 😊
@@Raptors0524 for convenience and the other model of creatista was like $1.2k AUD I got my creatista on a great bargain because the box it came in was a bit damaged that’s all so for value it was great. I am a fan of the pod system and the many different flavours and drink options (iced and hot for example) I can have with those flavours. Also I use the steam wand for hot chocolate sometimes also
Hi, I am looking into buying this machine but have cabinets above my kitchen top. My question is, how easy is it to refill the water reservoir since it's located in the back? Thank you so much!
You have to slide the machine around and take the reservoir completely out no matter what to fill the water. You somewhat pull the water reservoir towards you at an angle from the top then up and away from the machine.
I loved the review! I just purchased one and want to make sure I want it until I unpack it. Good facts and I believe you know your way around the art of coffee-making so that made it easy to listen to. Love your accent :)
I bought it today in Sweden and as you said, there are a lot of special prices going on with Nespresso so I paid USD 320 / AUD 417,50 for it so it’s a solid winner.
How easy is it to make scratches on it? It looks fine when new and I wonder where to place it in the kitchen: far away from hazards that can give scratches during daily cooking or up-front in the middle of it all?
Spritzbau thank you very much, you won’t go wrong with the machine, I hope you do enjoy it. One suggestion I would try a few different type of milks to see which is best for your taste.
With relation to your comment on scratches I have had for a number of months now and the only thing it seems to be attracting is finger prints. I use a microfiber cloth like an ENYO one so no scratches at all. I would suggest putting the Creatista near the corner if you have the space and not need to move around. It is a beautiful machine so one I’m sure you would prefer to show off.
Once again thank you for your kind words. If you have any other questions don’t be afraid to ask.
I hope you enjoy your machine
Use this one every day still.
Thanks for the video.
Thorough and honest, thanks!
Good review but music way too loud. We hardly hear you !
Good review mate. Just bought one a week ago!
Any tips on how to get the milk hotter? I've got it on the highest heat setting for Milk setting..
Patrick Trainor mine steams on hottest and burns the milk, how hot do you want it?
Thank you very much for your detailed review. You mentioned that you had issues with the wand after a week of use. Would you please elaborate on the issues? Also, what type of milk ameliorates this problem? Thanks!
Hi Xiang, I did not have a problem with the steam wand as per say it was more trying to find the right milk to suit my tastes. I quickly found out that the milk that was extra creamy (cream on top) did not produce the froth i was looking for. I found that full cream milk was best for my needs. The hilo milk wasn't bad either but i prefer full cream milk. In Australia (WA) the best milk I found was (Bannister downs full cream) a local supplier as well as the Pauls full cream milk. My suggestion would be to see what milk your favourite local coffee shop uses and if you enjoy the coffee the chances are that you will enjoy it on your own machine.
Thank you for the explanation!
Thank you so much... very helpful.
Great review thanks!
does anyone feel the taste of the water in the coffee? I 'm
feeling a little more water when the machine finishes making coffee for me.
is there a problem or on the same machine?
+ Great video
I understand what you mean, I thought the same when I first used it but I either got used to it or it changed. I did find the coffee not as hot as extracting coffee as my previous machine. I only drink my coffee with milk so I don't notice it anymore. Thanks for the kind words
only one cup at a time? If I want to fill a bottle, I have to repeat 10+ time?
Great review. Say can u use the milk frothing function with a cup instead of the jug? I know the jug temperature is measured but is there a setting to just use a cup without measuring temp? Cause sometimes in the morning when I don’t have time I would like to froth in a paper cup and then add coffee so I don’t have to clean anything....
Gil Schoenberg all I do is run water into the jug and leave it if I’m in a hurry. Otherwise when I’ve finished my coffee I rinse the jug and dry it.
Get a mr coffee if youre going to froth in a paper cup lol
Does this only take nespresso pods?
Nice review, thanks. I would have a possibly naive question - is it possible to forth milk without making a coffee just before it?
Matus Kalisky thank you, in regards to your question you are able to use the steam wand to just froth the milk. There is a dedicated milk setting which allows you to do this. I hope this helps.
Thanks for a quick reply.
Hi mate. What is your favourite flavour pod ?
We just bought this machine as well. We can't find a espresso pod we like yet. We upgraded from the vertuo plus we loved the espresso pods from there. Still haven't found similar espresso pods to the ones we liked.
So if anyone can suggest any much appreciated. As well found our espresso cold...we like it hot. Anything specific we need to do?
Thank you
Hi ,can you use the water tank on the machine without putting a pod in?
Marty Southernwood it will pass water through without a pod so you can use for hot water but do keep in mind that the water temp seems to be around 70 degrees (160f) so not ideal for some types of tea. Can be used for multiple uses if trying to convince the other half/ or yourself. 😁
T-mo Reviews I like to run water through after I’ve made coffee to clean the brew head so it doesn’t contaminate the next one. Nice review btw. I’m in Western Australia and got mine through The Good Guys. Good deal, cash back and coffee pods included. The young guy was great, showed me everything. I was going to get the top of the range Latissima, but when he ran through the Creatista plus, with it’s temperature control I was sold.
Great video mate! Keep up the good work
Thank you, appreciate it
Nice review, mate.
What is the device that you set the glass on for a second? Looks like an iPad, but clearly isn't.
D B scale
Can you control the milk temperature? I like mine a little warmer...thanks
HI David, the one thing I wish is that you could control is the temp of the milk by the actual degrees so you know exactly how hot it is. I believe the milk is hot. Personally I prefer it on the warm setting which is just under the ideal setting. To me that’s hot enough but if you want hotter there are a few choices above that. I am happy to take a temp of the hottest setting in the morning when I make my next coffee if you would like to let you know if the machine would suit your needs
T-mo Reviews no need Sir. I use the aerocinno..but it’s not warm enough. As long as the creatista is much warmer...that’s all I need to know. Thanks very much for the help.
David G just to let you know, I was interested to see how hot very hot was on the machine and the Milk came out at 96c / 204.8f so I think that the machine should give you the temp that would suit your needs.
T-mo Reviews hi, thank you very much. Much appreciated. Sorry I’m only responding to you know. I want one of these machines lol
I find the temp is inconsistent too. Sometimes, for me the highest Milk temp setting feels a bit lukewarm. Not sure if there's any tips to work around this?
great video, thank you
Really nice machine but expensive for capsule machine !
It's on Amazon right now for $239
I should've bought this instead of latissima 😭
Johnson Rojo I did! Really happy with it.
Fran Hughes I am getting one soon! Start doing some latte art! 😃😲
Johnson Rojo you will love it! Can’t. Stop.Drinking Coffee! Soooo many to try. And so easy to use. I actually bought the Inissia end of October, then went in to get the Latissima. The guy from Nespresso spent ages with me and recommended the Creatista specifically for the ability to change the milk temperature, as I said I preferred my coffee hotter. It’s perfect.
You need to speak louder and more clearly or reduce the background music volume
The Creatista and Creatista plus are the same feature wise - the only difference is the full stainless.
Not sure if this is true, I've seen alternating takes on this. Most say the Plus has 11 milk temperature settings instead of 3, 8 texture settings instead of 4 and heats up faster.
That said, if the buttons are programmable for temperature and length of froth, etc., is there really that much advantage to it?
Omg they siad temperature 90 degree
Please grab a better mic for your otherwise excellent reviews....can barely hear you. Thanks and cheers
TMI
That's all very nice TMo but how does it taste? You have spent alot of time talking about nothing. A true espresso lover wants flavor and I'm shopping for a machine that gives the best flavor. Talk about that and I'll give you a like!