Yeah I will use something like that if I do another big coffee machine comparison like this as it can be confusing. Cheers for the feedback as always looking to improve 👍
Was torn between the creasta plus and an actual espresso machine in John Lewis today. Decided on the premium nespresso creasta. I leave early for work every morning and want to grab a coffee before I leave the house. Nespresso is a perfect compromise for convenience with the pods - haven’t got time to grind beans, set the coarse level, packing down the coffee etc - creasta makes fantastic coffee and a range of customisable drinks
Just wanted to thank you and your good wife (and cinematographer) for your factual everyday reviews. I've had a Latissima Touch for 4 years and your vides have helped me make the decision to upgrade to a Creatista Pro. I'll have to wait until Christmas to try it but you putting it top of your list gives me confidence it's going to be a great machine.
I've only recently switched over to Nespresso, and I've really enjoyed your channel. My decision came down to the Citiz and the Creatista Pro. I found that if you already have or plan to get a separate frother, the Citiz is bulletproof, doesn't care about the size of the mug and isn't expensive at all for a machine that's going to last for years. The all-in-one option for me is the Creatista Pro. The ease of use of the Pro touchscreen and the cleaning steps and diagrams help me maintain it, which I think is critical as Capsule machines with built in steaming and frothing seem to be more prone to failure judging by the reviews (maybe they aren't being maintained). The Pro has more space for setting the mug and milk jug that I appreciate, the hot water channel, bigger water tank, and can save my milk and coffee settings.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Greg and glad you've enjoyed the videos. The Creatista Plus is a great machine too but the touchscreen and extra room does give the pro the edge doesn't it.
A2B Productions I was really surprised that the Pro has a lower temperature coffee drink compared with the Plus. You would think with two boilers it would be just as hot if not hotter 🤨
I am not a Nespresso user but I bought a DeLonghi Citiz based on a recommendation for my boss and started making coffee for him. Are all nespresso machine this noisy? 😅 I wish they would've included the decibels in the product description.
Which cofemachine would you recommend if you are looking for a machine that can make lattes and capuchinos? Lattissima one, gran Lattissima or nespresso atelier? Which from these 3 is the best in your opinion? Which has the best milk froth and hottest temperature?
Hi 👋 From those 3 I’d say either of the Lattissimas depending on how much coffee you drink and therefore how big you want the frother to be. We do have a video where we compare the Gran Lattissima with the Creatista Plus though in case that’s of interest with them being a similar price.
I got the creatista plus and love it I couldn’t justify the price difference vs features for the pro and I got the white that matches my kitchen appliances 👍
I decided on the Citiz mainly for the size and also the looks 😀 I also couldn't turn down an offer on the Nespresso web page of the Citiz for one Euro if I signed up to the monthly subscription for pods 😀 I paired with the Aeroccino 4 ! very happy with loverly coffee..... Thanks for the great reviews which really help 👍🏻
Thanks and glad the reviews have helped. Still think the Citiz and aeroccino 4 is a great combo 👍🏼 I gave both of those to a friend as a gift and they’ve been really happy with them.
Hi! Thanks to your video I decided to buy the Citiz machine but I found out that two versions exist. One made by Krups and one made by DeLonghi. In your opinion which one is better? Is one brand better than the other one, like more robust? Thank you in advance 😁
From what has been mentioned in past comments on the channel, the different Citiz brands are exactly the same machine on the inside but just a different design on the outside. Hope this helps.
i have the essenza mini and it’s great! The only thing is that there sometimes some black granules in my coffee! Is this plastic or some coffee? Does anyone have the same? And is the Citiz inside from metal instead or plastic?
Thank you for the detailed, real-life comparison between these machines. There are more Nespresso machines our there (ex.: Creatista Uno), but these are staple ones, and all comments are excellent points. And we don't have the budget to buy all these machines and do those comparisons ourselves. So: THANK YOU! This being said... We live in strange times, when you stop and think that people justify spending hundreds more for a machine that heats up 20 seconds faster or take 1 less minute and 2 less steps to make a good cup of coffee. Performance over quality. Speed over contemplation. 10 minutes more, I'd say sure. But 1 or 2 minutes? Nahhh, not worth hundreds more. I have an Inissia, and I use those 20 extra seconds to get my cup out, warm it up in the sink and prep the capsule. Not criticizing you specifically, but the fact that it's even a sales argument in the first place.
No it's fine, thanks for the comment. I know the Creatistas are a lot more and totally understand where you're coming from. One thing I hope you don't mind me saying is that the Creatista does have a steam wand and that really does make a really nice silky milk froth compared to the aeroccinos. It is still a lot to pay, though, especially when you come to the Creatista Pro and then you really are talking hundreds of pounds more just to gain a bit of extra space, a touch screen and being able to make 2 cappuccinos probably 20 or 30 seconds quicker than you could on the Creatista Plus.
Hooray for the essenza mini - the quietest! It was a good buy! Bought that machine last year during the start of lockdown, til now it still works! Less maintenance when it comes to descaling. Planning to upgrade to creatista soon but what will I do with my mini? Thanks for the review
My daughter has the Sage Pro, personally I have the Sage Barista. The Sage Pro is an excellent machine I found it easy to use coming from the Barista. We both use Oat Barista milk and it makes excellent coffee. Yes the Barista and the Pro are excellent machines but they will last a long time, bit on the expensive side I agree.
Can you help? From all of the machines you have reviewed (not just these) which is the easiest to use for someone who struggles with there grip and strength because of arthritis and.
the build quality and materials are the same between creatista plus and pro, right? I'm thinking of getting the plus for 379 euros, because the pro i cant get for less than 600.
Hi 👋 I’m afraid I haven’t tried that particular machine yet but will see if I can get hold of one for review in future. The standard Citiz is still my preferred machine outside of the Creatista machines 🙂
Yeah it was difficult to decide - especially considering budget. For us it was just the extra space and the screen that swayed us to picking the Pro, but the Plus probably offers better value for money really.
Thanks for this video. I had a Creatista plus. Foam was perfect but the coffee was horroble! Watery, thin and bitter. I send it back. In reviews of the machine i saw that I‘m not the only one with this problems. I bought a Inissia and a separate Milk frother and now everything is ok and I‘m happy!
Thanks for sharing. We reviewed the Inissia recently and was surprised at the quality of the espresso. Seemed pretty full bodied. It’s quite loud but then so is the creatista plus, so it’s definitely a machine to consider. As you say though, the milk from the creatista plus was very silky 👍🏼
Great channel your work is amazing!I want to buy a nespresso machine and I don't know which one I am between nespresso citiz and milk and nespresso atelier.
I’m still learning all about Nespresso and after watching loads of reviews including yours (which I’m making my way through still) I decided on the vertuo plus as I prefer cappuccino and larger coffees, I just wanted to ask do you feel any different about the vertuo plus today as you did place it at number 7 2 years ago. Also can you buy the Starbucks capsules for the vertuo plus anywhere in the Uk ?
Hi there. That's a tough question 😅 If you're wanting a stand alone machine with no frother attached then I'd buy the Citiz and with a milk frother attached I'd buy the Creatista Plus. That's based purely on value for money and I do love getting value for money 😂
@@A2BProductions thanks for responding. It looks Magimix is made in France and Kruos in Germany, but as the Citiz is not showing on Krups website anymore I think they are discontinuing making that version (my guess)
Hi! thanks for your reviews they're very helpful. I'm looking to get my first Nespresso machine. I'm still not sure which one I should get, Inissia, Essenza Mini or Citiz. I don't care much about aesthetics, the quality of the espresso shot is what's most important to me. My question is, given the substantial price difference between those 3 models, Will I get better coffee if I spend the extra quid and get the Citiz?
Hi there. I love the Citiz as it's a great all rounder but was pretty impressed with the quality of the espresso from the inissia too. Might be worth checking out our Essenza Mini vs Inissia video and maybe the Essenza Mini vs Pixie vs Citiz to see if you can see any differences that can help you decide. There are so many comparison videos I'd like to do but it's just finding the time to make them all 😅
The Creatista Uno sacrifices the screen for buttons, but it seems to be the same machine and it is cheaper still. Would you say that could be your new number 1, considering budget?
Hi there. For me the Creatista Plus offers quite a few more froth settings and temperature settings than the Creatista Uno. Also the preset coffee options on the Plus and having the screen to guide you through them all (and descaling etc.) just seems to make the Creatista Plus a much better machine for not that much extra money. That being said, though, I never got around to buying and reviewing the Creatista Uno for these reasons. May be worth getting one in the near future to see if there are any benefits I'm missing.
@@A2BProductions you’re right! I hadn’t noticed that you had more than 3 settings for temperature and foam in the Plus. Thanks for your reply and your great videos!
Hi there, thanks for your reviews! I'm trying to decide which one to buy and my big doubt is whether to buy a smaller machine (e.g. Citiz or Pixie) and the aeroccino 4 or a bigger one that is all-in-one. I love cappuccino so for me the frothy part is important. That's my dilemma!
Yeah that's definitely a dilemma 😅 If you do go for one with a built in frother there's also a difference in froth and heat of the milk between the Lattissima and Creatista. If I had give a personal order of preference for me it would be 1) the steam wand on the Creatista 2) Aeroccino4 and 3) Lattissima but hope the rest of the videos on the channel help you to decide. Would be great to hear what you go for in the end too!
I'm not exactly sure what the connection is with them all but I know that the Sage Creatista machines (UK) are branded up as Breville in the US. It's been mentioned to me in the past that the Essenza mini from Krupa and Magimix are actually the same internal machine, made in the same factory but branded up differently, but again not 100% sure. Hope someone else can jump in and explain in more detail for you.
Thanks for the sharing. Meanwhile, I am wondering why Lattissima Touch is not in the list. Remember one of your video mention Lattissima Touch is better than Gran Lattissima.
Hi 👋 Simply that I hadn’t tried the Lattissima Touch at that point. Yeah if you can find it on a deal on Amazon or something then I personally feel that the Touch is better value than the Gran Lattissima for your average user but obviously depends what prices you can find them for. Thanks 🙂
I’d put it higher than the Gran Lattissima because feel it offers better value for money if you can buy it when it’s on offer but still below the Creatista machines for me. I’d also still buy a stand alone machine and Aeroccino3 or Aeroccino4 as prefer that type of milk frother. Hope this helps but it’s all just personal opinion at the end of the day.
bought the plus in stainless , could no way justify the pro (rediculous price) after trying the Tassimo machines which frankly taste nothing like coffee and seem to be for making long drinks with uht whipped milk ! great coffee. black of course and creat frother for what ever you want to use it for , one downside the lcd screen is in a stupid place and you cant read if if daylight is on it thanks for the review this really helped me discount the smaller machines and and nuno version of the sage
Really glad it helped. The Creatista Pro is an expensive luxury isn’t it. I love it but if I had to replace it soon I’m not sure I could justify the price again. Not sure my wife would agree though 😅 I’d imagine she’d get her way with that! Thanks for your thoughts in comparison to the Tassimo too. Have thought about reviewing one of those machines but haven’t gotten around to it yet.
I bought the same as you when covid started (needed quality coffee whilst coffee shops were closed) and its the best thing I have bought and the in-laws love it when they come up for a coffee (not me lol) used to own a normal coffee machine but was a pain to clean it after every cup.
That’s it isn’t it. If price doesn’t matter then it’s the Pro all day long but might be a different story if budget is the main thing. We still use the Pro every day and love it! Thanks for the kind words 👍🏼
Hi Bro, amazing informative videos, i just need an advise. i have latissima Touch and the only issue i have is it doesn't make hotter coffee, it comes out luke warm. i am not so much confused being in the limited budget, I have an option of Citiz & Milk / Creatista Uno or Gran Lattisima if it comes better hot temprature than my touch one. Would be great if you can help on that. P.S in summers i prefer iced lattes.
Thanks mate and sorry for the delayed reply. If you mean the actual espresso comes out luke warm then we do have a video on how to make it a bit hotter which people have found useful. Also subscribers have left extra tips in the comments on that video like warming the cups first etc. If you're talking about the milk based drinks though, then I personally like the creatista machines which use the steam wand as I find they get really hot. For my own iced lattes I don't tend to froth the milk and again have made a video showing that. If you want to froth the milk though, then you might be better off with an aeroccino4 and Citiz as a happy medium, as that can get a little hotter than the aeroccino3 but also froths cold milk (unlike the creatista). Hope this helps a bit, it's a complicated question 😅
3:05 and I don't know which you are talking about. One shot for the group and one each would have clarified things enormously, even better a few seconds of b roll (from earlier tests) to illustrate your points would have made this much more useful.
Hi there. We have a VS video on the channel showing the Creatista Plus and Pro a bit more mentioning the differences between the machines. Basically, though, there is a touchscreen on the Creatista Pro and it's bigger in every way really - water tank, width, capsule holder - and my Pro model can brew coffee and steam milk at the same time (which saves time especially when making a double espresso milk based coffee). I"m not sure the US model can do that, however, as it puts too much load on the electrical circuits over there from what I've been told. I found the milk a bit silkier on the Creatista Plus and my Plus also made a hotter espresso too. The Plus was louder, though. Hope this helps but do check out that other vid if you have more questions 👍
I had a pixie first which I loved and now I have a creatista plus which was a waste of money, it’s a nightmare to clean and gives me lukewarm milk and coffee! It’s been back to nespresso loads of times and is still no better
I personally prefer the Creatista Plus in that price range but we do have a video comparing those two machines in case that helps. Here's the link -th-cam.com/video/7MkP7EdRhwQ/w-d-xo.html
I'd usually try to give an answer here but they really are very different machines, so may be worth checking out the individual reviews we posted on the channel for each. We also have a vid explaining the basic differences between the VertuoLine and OriginalLine machines in case that helps too - th-cam.com/video/ORbKh_VQOgI/w-d-xo.html
I have the creatures plus and also the vertuo round head. I ended up liking the vertuo a lot more because it makes bigger coffee. But i also don’t have very refined tastebuds so to be honest all coffee literally taste the same for me…
They're very different machines and use different pods / capsules but personally I prefer the Creatista Plus. Do check out some of the other videos we've done, though, if you're unsure on the differences.
Great videos mate, watched a few now and it's helps me narrow down which one to get. Only thing I'm confused on what's the difference between the Nespresso plus XN900840 and the M600 except for one being more round in design on top? And which is better in you opinion?
Hi mate, glad the vids have helped but being honest I haven’t tried those machines side by side, so I can’t really comment on performance differences. Don’t know if you’ve found this but it’s also difficult when looking at the specs online as was just looking on Amazon then and it gave 2 different heat up times within the same listing. It’s possible they may be the same machine just branded differently but the things I would look for are which one heats up quicker and whether one has a bigger water tank than the other (found different info on different retailers). Sorry I can’t be of more help.
@@A2BProductions No that's great mate cheers for that. Sounds like they are essentially the same machine. First time buyers into the coffee machine market and I went automatically with the "Next" and then I saw your video and was like... "yeeeaahh... Sending this back since both of the plus versions are on offer on Amazon". Gonna keep looking through your vids see if we find something else we like for around same price. Keep up the great videos, got a new subscriber 👍🏻
Hi there, I just replied to your comment on our other video but to add to it, I guess it also depends on what kind of deal you can get on the integrated Citiz and Aeroccino 3. If it's a real bargain then you may decide the aeroccino 4 isn't worth it.
I do like the Plus for Vertuo pods but may be worth descaling your machine first to see if that helps. Can taste a bit funny after you’ve just descaled but after the first few coffees it seems to help with getting rid of the bitterness.
@@A2BProductions I did descale my evoluo and it seems like that bitter never fully went. First year of my Nespresso machine was the best after it began to be bitter 🤷🏽♂️
Only other thing I can think of is something a subscriber mentioned the other day (your comment has just inspired me to get on and try it with my machine). They said they also run a cycle of just water through the machine in the descale mode once a month or so. So just fill the water tank to the top and then tap the button 3 times with no capsule in to run a cycle of water through into a jug. Just did it to mine and did seem to clean out the machine but whether it’ll help with the bitterness I’m not sure. Worth a try though as doesn’t cost anything to do.
I owned a vertuo machine and returned it because of severe stomach pain. I wasn’t sure if it was the coffee itself or what caused it. I haven’t tried any of the original machines. You had mentioned your wife had some difficulties with it making her feel ill. I am assuming no issues with that for the pro or original line? Thanks :)
Hi. The stomach pain my wife had actually came from the milk froth created by the aeroccino milk frothers. She found the froth too airy and it gave her an upset stomach. Since having the Creatista machine she can drink the froth from the steam wand on that machine fine, as it's a lot less airy and she now rarely uses the Vertuo machine. Hope this helps.
hi guys , brilliantly covered your videos ,always go into depth whatever your vlogging so thanks for sharing .Just got my Citiz this past week and love it ,bought with milk attachments space with plugs . but i only use for son i drink black . them crema or froth can make feel yuk dunno why .. but i need a long drink size to cut me back making to much ... would you think Creatista would be good for me .
Thanks for that, glad you enjoy the videos. It does sound like you might not like the airy foam from the aeroccino (my wife is not a fan of that either as it makes her feel a bit sick). She loves the froth from the Creatista machines, though, as it's a lot less airy. So a Creatista might work for you. We have quite a few other Creatista videos on the channel now which might help you to make a decision.
Fantastic video as always. Agree with every word you said about the Citiz, I recently bought the Chrome one here in Australia and I am loving it. Have a minor niggle that my cup moves a little due to the vibration on the lower shelf, but maybe that's just me and I need to use a heavier cup.
I found that flipping the lower grill upside down reduces the slipping. The bottom side seems to be less smoothly finished than the top side. At least on the Citiz I have, doing this has significantly reduced how much a cup moves around on the lower shelf.
Hi there, thank you for the reviews and covering everything in-depth on the channel, I definitely need to buy you a cup of coffee at this rate! I have a Vertuo Next and have had a mostly positive experience with some crema issues. I like long, simple coffees for the most part but do like the occasional specialty drink. I have a separate frother and struggle with actually making consistent froth or pouring in the right amount, which has the Creatista's and Lattisma's tempting me. I'm not sure if I should go for a Citiz though as its cheaper, I'm not sure the Lungo's will be long enough for my liking but can always supplement that with the vertuo. Adding an edit: I know the Creatista's can do long coffee's but do you find it comparable to the vertuo? I'd love to have one machine for most that can do everything but don't want to sacrifice taste of a long coffee
Difficult question this one as - while the Creatista Pro does have a long black option - they do taste very different to the Vertuo. I tried a mug sized Colombia against a Columbia long black from the Creatista earlier to test it and personally I preferred the Creatista one but had to add at least 3 Nespresso pods to get to the kind of intensity (poured it to 230ml like the mug sized pods using a marker on the recipe glass 😅) the Vertuo has. You can make the same coffee with the Citiz as it’s just adding espresso to water at the end of the day, which can come from the kettle or just pouring water from the Citiz with no pod in. As for the milk, the Creatista makes a nice silky milk and I much prefer it to the Lattissima milk in texture and heat, but you do still have to pour it yourself which you obviously don’t with the Lattissima. Appreciate it might be confusing but hope this helps a little bit. Maybe start off with a cheaper OriginalLine machine and see if you can make a longer coffee you’re happy with and then could maybe upgrade later if you get results you’re happy with for longer coffees, but if not you’ll still have the machine for espresso and compatible pods (or could sell it even) and would still have your Vertuo.
@@A2BProductions ah OK, thanks. it's confusing because I've only had a second-hand Tassimo machine to compare to! I think I want something quietish costing £60-80ish although could go higher, and with affordable pods. At the moment I buy bulk espresso tassimo pods and then add my own milk. I like cappuccino and lattes best. I heard original pods are cheapest but other people say that's because you get less coffee inside and that it equals out. Also that the 3rd party pods can't br recycled or might even damage the machine! So... a bit confused!! Maybe the Mini.
Sounds like the Essenza Mini would work for you. Really quiet introductory machine that doesn't cost the earth and you can try out compatible pods with, without the worry of damaging an expensive machine. The original pods may have less coffee in than Vertuo but an espresso is and espresso at the end of the day, as long as it tastes good to you. I much prefer the taste of the original pods myself - have compared some on the channel - and the crema is more natural than the Vertuo too. VertuoLine machines are built more for mug sized coffees really. Also when it comes to 3rd party pods, the cheap plastic ones - or metal reusable ones - might risk damaging the machine but think the ones from some of the big brands should be fine and can also be recycled - like the L'or ones through their own recycling service. Some compatible pods are also biodegradable now too, wouldn't want to comment on machine damage with these though as not too sure. Should state I'm not and engineer, just trying to help 😅
@@A2BProductions I don't drink espressos so much (but like em when I do have em) and want to get a (cheap) machine to drink a normal black coffee in a mug. Can I just add boiling water from the kettle to a single nespresso shot/pod into my mug to turn it into a black coffee?
We actually did a video not too long ago where we made a long black / americano using the Essenza Mini (one of the cheapest Nespresso machines) so that may help you to decide if it could work for you. If not the Vertuo Plus may be worth a try.
Hi 👋 I'd probably put it on a par with the Essenza mini but they are quite different machines in some areas - like how loud they are and operation of the machine. Maybe check out our essenza mini vs inissia video to see the differences better.
nice video. i am aiming at a nespresso machine also. but beside the citiz, id like the creatista uno also, wich is also same as the plus, only the looks and buttons instead of digital screen as far as i know. you know anything about that machine ?
Hi there, funny you should mention that as I’ve been trying to pick up a Creatista Uno new at a reasonable price to review on the channel and compare to the Creatista Plus and Pro. The main difference I can see between the Creatista Uno vs Plus is the amount of milk temperature and froth levels on the machines. The Plus has 8 froth texture levels and 11 temperature levels whereas the Uno only had 3 of each I think. Whether you need the extra levels depends on how you plan to use the machine and how much control you want I guess. Hope this helps but will try and get hold of an Uno soon and do a few videos with it.
Thank you for all your great videos. I am stuck in deciding between the Citiz and the Creatista Pro. I notice you always talk about the Citiz and this is the machine you use in most of your videos even though your ranged the Creatista Pro as number one. I mainly make cappucinos and I like a lot of milk in my coffee. I don't want to buy the Citiz and then regret that I didn't get the Creatista Pro but I am trying to justify the price of the Creatista Pro which is 3 times the amount. Any additional information would be appreciated.
Hi there. I was happy with my Citiz and Aeroccino for many years to be honest. The main difference with the Creatista is the texture of the milk foam is just nicer from the steam wand. The Creatista Plus is still a great machine if you want to save the money. The Uno has also been mentioned a few times in the comments but I've never tried it, so reluctant to recommend it right now. It has less milk froth options than the other Creatistas and no screen / preset coffees. Think it'll be the next machine I buy though, as I'm really curious to try it now.
I’d imagine they’ve done a lot of testing for that and worth mentioning that it will be a lot hotter as it leaves the coffee spout but the temperature drops off quite quickly as it sits in the cup (or even as it hits the cup if it’s not pre-warmed) if that makes sense.
I have watched a few of your videos. Your reviews are super useful. Thank you. One question,.. you have frequently mentioned finding the units at "half price." Is there a website that you use that normally has the best deals? Amazon? Nespresso direct? Currently Amazon is showing as almost double, in comparison to Nespresso direct. Thanks again for the info. I am from Canada and there is no Creatista Pro here just yet. Might hold out for it,..
Hi there, glad the videos have been helpful! The half price machines I mentioned were a limited time deal from Nespresso direct where you could take out a no contract subscription with them. You could make one subscription payment and then cancel it if you didn't want to continue, though they usually offered a free travel mug if you continued the subscription until the 3rd month. Amazon is a funny one as sometimes they have great deals and on other machines they can be more expensive - at least here in the UK - and the prices change regularly too. I picked up a Lattissima Touch recently for a great price for example - review coming soon - and noticed a cheap Creatista Plus (black truffle) while browsing but others were more expensive. I keep getting asked about a release date for the Creatista Pro in the US and Canada you know but sadly I have no idea when it's coming, thought it would be with you by now but guess the current situation has caused delay.
That's a tough question to answer but will be posting a review of the Nespresso Touch in the next day or so and will also be comparing the machines in the near future.
@@A2BProductions you could still get an Essenza from other places. Saw it available online from Debenhams for £63. It's just not available from Nespresso directly. They were still selling it back in November and they are still in stock... because if u bought one before and the serial number shows eligibility they could still replace the machine, sooo if they can replace it then they do have them 😂. Maybe they r planning a special deal on Essenzas soon? I am thinking to get one so I could buy both types of pods 😁. It's cute and compact.
So funny you should mention that as I just spotted the Debenhams deals today. They have a fairly decent price on a Pixie and Aeroccino too. Nespresso did a great deal on the mini last year, think it was £59 with 100 free pods and think it might have even had a 2 free months subscription too. Hope that one pops back up for you.
you made me dust off my old citiz combo. with an aeoriccino 2 i believe hahahahahah....waiting for my nespresso pods i bought the starbuck pack at costo.....have to say for the evening coffee it’s the best....but i still like my vertuo in the morning....i was raised on good old north american drip coffee!!lol....now i have line up my vertuo (but the same model as yours instead of the next thanks to your advice)...my citiz and the barista (my kids love the hot chocolate!!)....wife not happy she think it take too much counter space....i blamed it on you...sorry but someone had to be the scapegoat hahahahahaha......keep the good work!!!
I get around it by having my Citiz and Barista Recipe Maker on one worktop and the Creatista on another by the way. (When they’re not all lined up for a vid like this) Think it helps my wife to cope with it 😅
If you had put a glove puppet on your hand and had him mime your words it would have made the review perfect. Otherwise, very informative and useful. Thank you.
I just got a citiz and it makes loud hissing sound when I have it on. My friend has one in a different color and I t doesn’t do that. :( so disappointed. They’re sending a replacement so I hope that goes away.
What an interesting video and your top choices. I have a Vertuo Plus and a Grand Latissima and love them both. I aspire to a Creatista Pro and one day..............😀thanks very much.
Glad you liked it! Yeah I don't think I would've ever got the creatista if it wasn't for doing these videos but they are really good machines. Hopefully another good deal will come up on the pro later in the year.
Great review but was so surprised to see the Vertuo ranked last 😭. I can’t compare taste between the two pods types as it was years ago when I had the Latissima. My main reason for getting the Vertuo Plus was the ability to get decent size drinks out of it. I am still trawling through the 200 pods I purchased to get the free machine and have narrowed my choices down to two or three types. I always enjoy your content even if it’s not something I would necessarily buy. Keep up the great work 👉👉👉 👈👈👈 😀
Yeah they do give you a bigger coffee don't they. It was simply down to personal taste that and the lack of compatible pods. Which pods are you liking the most then? If I do use the Vertuo it tend to be either Fortado, Double Scuro and my wife likes Hazelino. The Vertuo Plus is a good machine in that it makes a really hot coffee and the foam was so much better than the Vertuo Next produced. I just genuinely prefer the taste of the coffee from the original machines, so couldn't put any of those below it given I tend to drink either espresso or latte style drinks. Thanks!
A2B Productions we like Altissio Fortado Scuro and Caramel Cookie. Those are ones we will buy again after we get through the 200, but some of the others are ok but wouldn’t buy again 👍
Great video as always mate. I've got vertuo plus and essenzza mini and agree with you about original capsules coffee taste better but I like my mug coffee. I tried to make americano with essenzza an it was too weak for me even when I followed Nespresso receipt. I was thinking about replacing both of my machines with creatista Pro. Can you tell me is long black/ americano strong enough made on creatista Pro or not. If it's not I can't justify massive price difference between pro and plus. I might just buy plus and keep my vertuo plus. Thanks a lot and keep up them good videos coming ☺️
Cheers! How many shots did you put in and which pod did you use mate? I know what you mean, I've found it difficult to get the intensity that I like when making americano (and get a decent sized drink at the same time) but will have a play around with that setting on the pro and see if I can make it work. It is essentially just water and espresso, though, so if you can create a recipe that works then you should be able to create it on the plus too if you're wanting to save the money.
Hi bud, just been having a play around and if you have some arpeggio you could try two arpeggio pods - one after the other - followed by a lungo shot from your essenza mini with no pod in (so just water comes out). That will be stronger but if you're looking for even more intensity then try the same combo with the Napoli pods instead. I'm sat here sipping on the Napoli version now and tastes good to me but arpreggio tasted ok too. Be good to hear what you think.
Hi mate I tried both Napoli and arpeggio . You were right if you use 2 capsules they taste pretty good. Thanks a lot for your advice. By the way when can I expect next podcast? I really enjoyed your last one.
Yeah we reviewed the Inissia recently. Think I prefer it to the Essenza Mini for the coffee it made and seemed fairly durable, but then it is quite a loud machine and find the flick handle on the Essenza Mini a little easier to operate.
I like ur videos so i subed. I got recently my esenza mini + aerocino and so far is great litle machine ! Im trying lots of diferent capsules and i like a lot the ones from l'or !
Yeah L’or do some good pods don’t they, like the onyx myself. We reviewed one of the illy pods not so long back and they were good too. Thanks for subscribing and glad you like your machine 👍🏼
All due respect, I don't know where you're coming up with these prices. On Amazon today. Citiz by Breville: $400. Creatista Plus: $600. Those are not the prices you're talking about in the video.
Yeah mine came direct from Nespresso and I sent it back for a refund. I explained the problem with the crema to the customer service team and also mine wouldn't connect to the app via bluetooth properly either.
Hi. I find your channel really informative. i've just moved to Nespresso and started with the Essenza mini, primarily because of space. Now a question that you may, or may not be able to answer. i notice on the Nespresso website that there are now three versions of the Vertuo Next. The Next, Next Premium and the Next Deluxe. Do you know if there is any significant differences between them as they seem to be offered at a good price at the moment. Regards, Steve
Cheers Steve, glad you're enjoying the videos. I have asked Nespresso this question in past and they said the actual machine is the same with each, it's just the finishes / trims that are different.
The expert is significantly quieter than my previous Nespresso machine and a bit over engineered. The build quality isn’t great but since it punches the pod and disposes of it for you I suppose that doesn’t matter as much.
That was a deal direct from Nespresso. You had to take out a no contract £25 monthly subscription but there was no obligation to keep it after the first month.
Sorry to hear that. We have listed which machine is which in the description I think but will try to be more clear if we make a similar video in future 😊
For those in the states, the Nespresso Creatista is under the Breville brand name. In the UK, it's under Sage.
Consider name placards to reduce confusion. Constant references to "this" machine, you lose me.
Yeah I will use something like that if I do another big coffee machine comparison like this as it can be confusing. Cheers for the feedback as always looking to improve 👍
Was torn between the creasta plus and an actual espresso machine in John Lewis today. Decided on the premium nespresso creasta. I leave early for work every morning and want to grab a coffee before I leave the house. Nespresso is a perfect compromise for convenience with the pods - haven’t got time to grind beans, set the coarse level, packing down the coffee etc - creasta makes fantastic coffee and a range of customisable drinks
My wife says the same… the last thing she wants to do first thing in the morning is have to start grinding beans. She needs her coffee quickly ☕️😅😁
Just wanted to thank you and your good wife (and cinematographer) for your factual everyday reviews. I've had a Latissima Touch for 4 years and your vides have helped me make the decision to upgrade to a Creatista Pro. I'll have to wait until Christmas to try it but you putting it top of your list gives me confidence it's going to be a great machine.
Thanks and will pass that on! We still use the Creatista pro everyday and love it, so I hope you enjoy it as much as we do 👍🏼
I had a gran latissima and decided to buy the pro as part of Black Friday . I really love it I hope you enjoy yours!
I've only recently switched over to Nespresso, and I've really enjoyed your channel. My decision came down to the Citiz and the Creatista Pro. I found that if you already have or plan to get a separate frother, the Citiz is bulletproof, doesn't care about the size of the mug and isn't expensive at all for a machine that's going to last for years. The all-in-one option for me is the Creatista Pro. The ease of use of the Pro touchscreen and the cleaning steps and diagrams help me maintain it, which I think is critical as Capsule machines with built in steaming and frothing seem to be more prone to failure judging by the reviews (maybe they aren't being maintained). The Pro has more space for setting the mug and milk jug that I appreciate, the hot water channel, bigger water tank, and can save my milk and coffee settings.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Greg and glad you've enjoyed the videos. The Creatista Plus is a great machine too but the touchscreen and extra room does give the pro the edge doesn't it.
A2B Productions I was really surprised that the Pro has a lower temperature coffee drink compared with the Plus. You would think with two boilers it would be just as hot if not hotter 🤨
Fantastic. So glad you took the feedback. Top 5 Pods next please 😎😎
Cheers mate. Yeah will do that, just going back through and tasting some I haven’t had in a while first. Thanks for the suggestions 👍🏼
I am not a Nespresso user but I bought a DeLonghi Citiz based on a recommendation for my boss and started making coffee for him. Are all nespresso machine this noisy? 😅
I wish they would've included the decibels in the product description.
Hi 👋 we actually have a video on that on the channel in case it helps 😁 Here’s the link - th-cam.com/video/cfGRIxzRym8/w-d-xo.html
Which cofemachine would you recommend if you are looking for a machine that can make lattes and capuchinos? Lattissima one, gran Lattissima or nespresso atelier? Which from these 3 is the best in your opinion? Which has the best milk froth and hottest temperature?
Hi 👋 From those 3 I’d say either of the Lattissimas depending on how much coffee you drink and therefore how big you want the frother to be. We do have a video where we compare the Gran Lattissima with the Creatista Plus though in case that’s of interest with them being a similar price.
I like the Creatista machines than the others because the only things you got to clean after each preparation are the milk jug and the steam wand.
Yeah the Creatista milk jug is so easy to clean too isn't it.
I got the creatista plus and love it I couldn’t justify the price difference vs features for the pro and I got the white that matches my kitchen appliances 👍
I decided on the Citiz mainly for the size and also the looks 😀 I also couldn't turn down an offer on the Nespresso web page of the Citiz for one Euro if I signed up to the monthly subscription for pods 😀 I paired with the Aeroccino 4 ! very happy with loverly coffee..... Thanks for the great reviews which really help 👍🏻
Thanks and glad the reviews have helped. Still think the Citiz and aeroccino 4 is a great combo 👍🏼 I gave both of those to a friend as a gift and they’ve been really happy with them.
Hi! Thanks to your video I decided to buy the Citiz machine but I found out that two versions exist. One made by Krups and one made by DeLonghi. In your opinion which one is better? Is one brand better than the other one, like more robust? Thank you in advance 😁
From what has been mentioned in past comments on the channel, the different Citiz brands are exactly the same machine on the inside but just a different design on the outside. Hope this helps.
@@A2BProductions Thank you so much! 😁
i have the essenza mini and it’s great!
The only thing is that there sometimes some black granules in my coffee! Is this plastic or some coffee? Does anyone have the same? And is the Citiz inside from metal instead or plastic?
Hi 👋 Thanks for sharing and I’ve just responded on the other video you commented on 😊
I just purchased CREATISTA PRO for $594 on Amazon yesterday❤❤❤ what a steel😊
Amazing! Hope you enjoy it 😊👍
Thank you for the detailed, real-life comparison between these machines.
There are more Nespresso machines our there (ex.: Creatista Uno), but these are staple ones, and all comments are excellent points.
And we don't have the budget to buy all these machines and do those comparisons ourselves. So: THANK YOU!
This being said... We live in strange times, when you stop and think that people justify spending hundreds more for a machine that heats up 20 seconds faster or take 1 less minute and 2 less steps to make a good cup of coffee. Performance over quality. Speed over contemplation.
10 minutes more, I'd say sure. But 1 or 2 minutes? Nahhh, not worth hundreds more.
I have an Inissia, and I use those 20 extra seconds to get my cup out, warm it up in the sink and prep the capsule.
Not criticizing you specifically, but the fact that it's even a sales argument in the first place.
No it's fine, thanks for the comment. I know the Creatistas are a lot more and totally understand where you're coming from. One thing I hope you don't mind me saying is that the Creatista does have a steam wand and that really does make a really nice silky milk froth compared to the aeroccinos. It is still a lot to pay, though, especially when you come to the Creatista Pro and then you really are talking hundreds of pounds more just to gain a bit of extra space, a touch screen and being able to make 2 cappuccinos probably 20 or 30 seconds quicker than you could on the Creatista Plus.
Hooray for the essenza mini - the quietest! It was a good buy! Bought that machine last year during the start of lockdown, til now it still works! Less maintenance when it comes to descaling. Planning to upgrade to creatista soon but what will I do with my mini? Thanks for the review
They're a good little coffee machine for the office if you're working from home or even if you have an office elsewhere 🤔
My daughter has the Sage Pro, personally I have the Sage Barista.
The Sage Pro is an excellent machine I found it easy to use coming from the Barista.
We both use Oat Barista milk and it makes excellent coffee.
Yes the Barista and the Pro are excellent machines but they will last a long time, bit on the expensive side I agree.
Can you help? From all of the machines you have reviewed (not just these) which is the easiest to use for someone who struggles with there grip and strength because of arthritis and.
the build quality and materials are the same between creatista plus and pro, right? I'm thinking of getting the plus for 379 euros, because the pro i cant get for less than 600.
Hey 👋 How would you rate the Citiz Platinum ? Thank you ☺️
Hi 👋 I’m afraid I haven’t tried that particular machine yet but will see if I can get hold of one for review in future. The standard Citiz is still my preferred machine outside of the Creatista machines 🙂
I just got it and it's terrible in comparison to the inissia. I don't know if it's a bad machine or they just destroyed the machine
Creatista plus is better in a lot of things then the Pro and so much cheaper, so it should be a well deserved number one imo😎
Yeah it was difficult to decide - especially considering budget. For us it was just the extra space and the screen that swayed us to picking the Pro, but the Plus probably offers better value for money really.
Thanks for this video. I had a Creatista plus. Foam was perfect but the coffee was horroble! Watery, thin and bitter. I send it back. In reviews of the machine i saw that I‘m not the only one with this problems. I bought a Inissia and a separate Milk frother and now everything is ok and I‘m happy!
Thanks for sharing. We reviewed the Inissia recently and was surprised at the quality of the espresso. Seemed pretty full bodied. It’s quite loud but then so is the creatista plus, so it’s definitely a machine to consider. As you say though, the milk from the creatista plus was very silky 👍🏼
Great channel your work is amazing!I want to buy a nespresso machine and I don't know which one I am between nespresso citiz and milk and nespresso atelier.
Citiz and Milk for me but whatever suits your needs really ☕️😁 Enjoy 👍🏼
@A2B Productions thank you for your quick responding!I have already pre order citiz and milk!
I’m still learning all about Nespresso and after watching loads of reviews including yours (which I’m making my way through still) I decided on the vertuo plus as I prefer cappuccino and larger coffees, I just wanted to ask do you feel any different about the vertuo plus today as you did place it at number 7 2 years ago. Also can you buy the Starbucks capsules for the vertuo plus anywhere in the Uk ?
Any differences between the Citiz and Inissia other than design?
so which one is budget wise ?? the best the money can buy ?
Hi there. That's a tough question 😅 If you're wanting a stand alone machine with no frother attached then I'd buy the Citiz and with a milk frother attached I'd buy the Creatista Plus. That's based purely on value for money and I do love getting value for money 😂
Thinking of buying the Citiz but is there any difference between the Krups and Magimix builds?
Hi 👋 As I understand it both machines are the same on the inside (possibly even made in the same factory) but with a different exterior design.
@@A2BProductions thanks for responding. It looks Magimix is made in France and Kruos in Germany, but as the Citiz is not showing on Krups website anymore I think they are discontinuing making that version (my guess)
Hi! thanks for your reviews they're very helpful. I'm looking to get my first Nespresso machine. I'm still not sure which one I should get, Inissia, Essenza Mini or Citiz. I don't care much about aesthetics, the quality of the espresso shot is what's most important to me. My question is, given the substantial price difference between those 3 models, Will I get better coffee if I spend the extra quid and get the Citiz?
Hi there. I love the Citiz as it's a great all rounder but was pretty impressed with the quality of the espresso from the inissia too. Might be worth checking out our Essenza Mini vs Inissia video and maybe the Essenza Mini vs Pixie vs Citiz to see if you can see any differences that can help you decide. There are so many comparison videos I'd like to do but it's just finding the time to make them all 😅
The Creatista Uno sacrifices the screen for buttons, but it seems to be the same machine and it is cheaper still. Would you say that could be your new number 1, considering budget?
Hi there. For me the Creatista Plus offers quite a few more froth settings and temperature settings than the Creatista Uno. Also the preset coffee options on the Plus and having the screen to guide you through them all (and descaling etc.) just seems to make the Creatista Plus a much better machine for not that much extra money. That being said, though, I never got around to buying and reviewing the Creatista Uno for these reasons. May be worth getting one in the near future to see if there are any benefits I'm missing.
@@A2BProductions you’re right! I hadn’t noticed that you had more than 3 settings for temperature and foam in the Plus. Thanks for your reply and your great videos!
Hi there, thanks for your reviews! I'm trying to decide which one to buy and my big doubt is whether to buy a smaller machine (e.g. Citiz or Pixie) and the aeroccino 4 or a bigger one that is all-in-one. I love cappuccino so for me the frothy part is important. That's my dilemma!
Yeah that's definitely a dilemma 😅 If you do go for one with a built in frother there's also a difference in froth and heat of the milk between the Lattissima and Creatista. If I had give a personal order of preference for me it would be 1) the steam wand on the Creatista 2) Aeroccino4 and 3) Lattissima but hope the rest of the videos on the channel help you to decide. Would be great to hear what you go for in the end too!
Is krups the same as delonghi? Like a sister company? In america I can only find the delonghi or breville versions of machines.
I'm not exactly sure what the connection is with them all but I know that the Sage Creatista machines (UK) are branded up as Breville in the US. It's been mentioned to me in the past that the Essenza mini from Krupa and Magimix are actually the same internal machine, made in the same factory but branded up differently, but again not 100% sure. Hope someone else can jump in and explain in more detail for you.
Thanks for the sharing. Meanwhile, I am wondering why Lattissima Touch is not in the list. Remember one of your video mention Lattissima Touch is better than Gran Lattissima.
Hi 👋 Simply that I hadn’t tried the Lattissima Touch at that point. Yeah if you can find it on a deal on Amazon or something then I personally feel that the Touch is better value than the Gran Lattissima for your average user but obviously depends what prices you can find them for. Thanks 🙂
Thank you for the detailed review. I wonder about the ranking of Lattissima touch and why it's not included in your list?
I’d put it higher than the Gran Lattissima because feel it offers better value for money if you can buy it when it’s on offer but still below the Creatista machines for me. I’d also still buy a stand alone machine and Aeroccino3 or Aeroccino4 as prefer that type of milk frother. Hope this helps but it’s all just personal opinion at the end of the day.
bought the plus in stainless , could no way justify the pro (rediculous price) after trying the Tassimo machines which frankly taste nothing like coffee and seem to be for making long drinks with uht whipped milk ! great coffee. black of course and creat frother for what ever you want to use it for , one downside the lcd screen is in a stupid place and you cant read if if daylight is on it thanks for the review this really helped me discount the smaller machines and and nuno version of the sage
Really glad it helped. The Creatista Pro is an expensive luxury isn’t it. I love it but if I had to replace it soon I’m not sure I could justify the price again. Not sure my wife would agree though 😅 I’d imagine she’d get her way with that! Thanks for your thoughts in comparison to the Tassimo too. Have thought about reviewing one of those machines but haven’t gotten around to it yet.
I bought the same as you when covid started (needed quality coffee whilst coffee shops were closed) and its the best thing I have bought and the in-laws love it when they come up for a coffee (not me lol) used to own a normal coffee machine but was a pain to clean it after every cup.
Apart from the price there is an obvious winner. I have the pro and it's perfect. Love your review style too.
That’s it isn’t it. If price doesn’t matter then it’s the Pro all day long but might be a different story if budget is the main thing. We still use the Pro every day and love it! Thanks for the kind words 👍🏼
Hi Bro, amazing informative videos, i just need an advise. i have latissima Touch and the only issue i have is it doesn't make hotter coffee, it comes out luke warm. i am not so much confused being in the limited budget, I have an option of Citiz & Milk / Creatista Uno or Gran Lattisima if it comes better hot temprature than my touch one. Would be great if you can help on that. P.S in summers i prefer iced lattes.
Thanks mate and sorry for the delayed reply. If you mean the actual espresso comes out luke warm then we do have a video on how to make it a bit hotter which people have found useful. Also subscribers have left extra tips in the comments on that video like warming the cups first etc.
If you're talking about the milk based drinks though, then I personally like the creatista machines which use the steam wand as I find they get really hot.
For my own iced lattes I don't tend to froth the milk and again have made a video showing that. If you want to froth the milk though, then you might be better off with an aeroccino4 and Citiz as a happy medium, as that can get a little hotter than the aeroccino3 but also froths cold milk (unlike the creatista).
Hope this helps a bit, it's a complicated question 😅
@@A2BProductions greath , thank you for the generous advise 🥂
3:05 and I don't know which you are talking about.
One shot for the group and one each would have clarified things enormously, even better a few seconds of b roll (from earlier tests) to illustrate your points would have made this much more useful.
Cheers for the feedback and ideas 👍
Hi there, I’m leaning towards the two silver ones at the end, what’s the different between the smaller silver one and the bigger silver
One ?
Hi there. We have a VS video on the channel showing the Creatista Plus and Pro a bit more mentioning the differences between the machines. Basically, though, there is a touchscreen on the Creatista Pro and it's bigger in every way really - water tank, width, capsule holder - and my Pro model can brew coffee and steam milk at the same time (which saves time especially when making a double espresso milk based coffee). I"m not sure the US model can do that, however, as it puts too much load on the electrical circuits over there from what I've been told. I found the milk a bit silkier on the Creatista Plus and my Plus also made a hotter espresso too. The Plus was louder, though. Hope this helps but do check out that other vid if you have more questions 👍
Is it really that coffe is bad at cheaper machines like essenza mini ? Will inissia make tastier coffee than essenza mini?
I had a pixie first which I loved and now I have a creatista plus which was a waste of money, it’s a nightmare to clean and gives me lukewarm milk and coffee! It’s been back to nespresso loads of times and is still no better
Just got my Citiz this past week. Omg im obsessed with Nespresso now 😍
Haha, yeah I remember the feeling when I first got mine! A new world of options right in your kitchen.
I havent even got it and I'm obsessed .. but looking to buy creatista plus soon 😍
what u fav bro ? i want to buy gran latisimma , what do you think ?
I personally prefer the Creatista Plus in that price range but we do have a video comparing those two machines in case that helps. Here's the link -th-cam.com/video/7MkP7EdRhwQ/w-d-xo.html
thanks for your answer bro. but im already buy gran latisima before got answer from u . so sad .
A lot of people like the lattissimas so you might too. You’ll have to let us know how you get on with it.
What's the difference between Nespresso Vertuo plus and Creatista pro?
I'd usually try to give an answer here but they really are very different machines, so may be worth checking out the individual reviews we posted on the channel for each. We also have a vid explaining the basic differences between the VertuoLine and OriginalLine machines in case that helps too - th-cam.com/video/ORbKh_VQOgI/w-d-xo.html
I have the creatures plus and also the vertuo round head. I ended up liking the vertuo a lot more because it makes bigger coffee. But i also don’t have very refined tastebuds so to be honest all coffee literally taste the same for me…
If the coffee tastes good that’s all that matters in the end isn’t it ☕️🙂👍🏼
Which one is better Vertuo Plus or Creatista Plus?
They're very different machines and use different pods / capsules but personally I prefer the Creatista Plus. Do check out some of the other videos we've done, though, if you're unsure on the differences.
@@A2BProductions I ended up getting the Creatista Plus and I am SO HAPPY with my purchase! Ps thank you for replying back and for your video :)
Great to hear and thanks for letting us know 👍
Great videos mate, watched a few now and it's helps me narrow down which one to get. Only thing I'm confused on what's the difference between the Nespresso plus XN900840 and the M600 except for one being more round in design on top? And which is better in you opinion?
Hi mate, glad the vids have helped but being honest I haven’t tried those machines side by side, so I can’t really comment on performance differences. Don’t know if you’ve found this but it’s also difficult when looking at the specs online as was just looking on Amazon then and it gave 2 different heat up times within the same listing. It’s possible they may be the same machine just branded differently but the things I would look for are which one heats up quicker and whether one has a bigger water tank than the other (found different info on different retailers). Sorry I can’t be of more help.
@@A2BProductions No that's great mate cheers for that. Sounds like they are essentially the same machine. First time buyers into the coffee machine market and I went automatically with the "Next" and then I saw your video and was like... "yeeeaahh... Sending this back since both of the plus versions are on offer on Amazon". Gonna keep looking through your vids see if we find something else we like for around same price. Keep up the great videos, got a new subscriber 👍🏻
Yeah think you made the right call there! Good to have you onboard and hope the other vids help 👍
What about the citiz with integrated milk frother? Is that any good, or is a seperate milk frother the better option?
Hi there, I just replied to your comment on our other video but to add to it, I guess it also depends on what kind of deal you can get on the integrated Citiz and Aeroccino 3. If it's a real bargain then you may decide the aeroccino 4 isn't worth it.
I have the evoluo and it taste bitterer each time. I’ll buy the plus if you think it’s best one for big pods
I do like the Plus for Vertuo pods but may be worth descaling your machine first to see if that helps. Can taste a bit funny after you’ve just descaled but after the first few coffees it seems to help with getting rid of the bitterness.
@@A2BProductions I did descale my evoluo and it seems like that bitter never fully went. First year of my Nespresso machine was the best after it began to be bitter 🤷🏽♂️
@@A2BProductions do you think there’s something else to consider apart from doing a descale?
Only other thing I can think of is something a subscriber mentioned the other day (your comment has just inspired me to get on and try it with my machine). They said they also run a cycle of just water through the machine in the descale mode once a month or so. So just fill the water tank to the top and then tap the button 3 times with no capsule in to run a cycle of water through into a jug. Just did it to mine and did seem to clean out the machine but whether it’ll help with the bitterness I’m not sure. Worth a try though as doesn’t cost anything to do.
@@A2BProductions I just bought the virtuo plus. Solid machine thanks mate! 👌 next week I’ll buy citiz haha!
I owned a vertuo machine and returned it because of severe stomach pain. I wasn’t sure if it was the coffee itself or what caused it. I haven’t tried any of the original machines. You had mentioned your wife had some difficulties with it making her feel ill. I am assuming no issues with that for the pro or original line? Thanks :)
Hi. The stomach pain my wife had actually came from the milk froth created by the aeroccino milk frothers. She found the froth too airy and it gave her an upset stomach. Since having the Creatista machine she can drink the froth from the steam wand on that machine fine, as it's a lot less airy and she now rarely uses the Vertuo machine. Hope this helps.
A2B Productions thank you for the info it does help :)
hi guys , brilliantly covered your videos ,always go into depth whatever your vlogging so thanks for sharing .Just got my Citiz this past week and love it ,bought with milk attachments space with plugs . but i only use for son i drink black . them crema or froth can make feel yuk dunno why .. but i need a long drink size to cut me back making to much ... would you think Creatista would be good for me .
Thanks for that, glad you enjoy the videos. It does sound like you might not like the airy foam from the aeroccino (my wife is not a fan of that either as it makes her feel a bit sick). She loves the froth from the Creatista machines, though, as it's a lot less airy. So a Creatista might work for you.
We have quite a few other Creatista videos on the channel now which might help you to make a decision.
@@A2BProductions thanks for your reply ,i think i have now watched
your last years videos .. fabulous
Fantastic video as always.
Agree with every word you said about the Citiz, I recently bought the Chrome one here in Australia and I am loving it. Have a minor niggle that my cup moves a little due to the vibration on the lower shelf, but maybe that's just me and I need to use a heavier cup.
Cheers mate and you are totally right, the cup can move a bit at times, especially the little espresso cups. Haven't had any breakages yet though 😅
I found that flipping the lower grill upside down reduces the slipping. The bottom side seems to be less smoothly finished than the top side. At least on the Citiz I have, doing this has significantly reduced how much a cup moves around on the lower shelf.
Hi there, thank you for the reviews and covering everything in-depth on the channel, I definitely need to buy you a cup of coffee at this rate! I have a Vertuo Next and have had a mostly positive experience with some crema issues. I like long, simple coffees for the most part but do like the occasional specialty drink. I have a separate frother and struggle with actually making consistent froth or pouring in the right amount, which has the Creatista's and Lattisma's tempting me. I'm not sure if I should go for a Citiz though as its cheaper, I'm not sure the Lungo's will be long enough for my liking but can always supplement that with the vertuo.
Adding an edit: I know the Creatista's can do long coffee's but do you find it comparable to the vertuo? I'd love to have one machine for most that can do everything but don't want to sacrifice taste of a long coffee
Difficult question this one as - while the Creatista Pro does have a long black option - they do taste very different to the Vertuo. I tried a mug sized Colombia against a Columbia long black from the Creatista earlier to test it and personally I preferred the Creatista one but had to add at least 3 Nespresso pods to get to the kind of intensity (poured it to 230ml like the mug sized pods using a marker on the recipe glass 😅) the Vertuo has. You can make the same coffee with the Citiz as it’s just adding espresso to water at the end of the day, which can come from the kettle or just pouring water from the Citiz with no pod in. As for the milk, the Creatista makes a nice silky milk and I much prefer it to the Lattissima milk in texture and heat, but you do still have to pour it yourself which you obviously don’t with the Lattissima. Appreciate it might be confusing but hope this helps a little bit. Maybe start off with a cheaper OriginalLine machine and see if you can make a longer coffee you’re happy with and then could maybe upgrade later if you get results you’re happy with for longer coffees, but if not you’ll still have the machine for espresso and compatible pods (or could sell it even) and would still have your Vertuo.
does anyone know how these compare to the Krups or the Magimix Inissias?
I haven't tried the Inissia myself but hope someone can chip in and help
@@A2BProductions ah OK, thanks. it's confusing because I've only had a second-hand Tassimo machine to compare to! I think I want something quietish costing £60-80ish although could go higher, and with affordable pods.
At the moment I buy bulk espresso tassimo pods and then add my own milk. I like cappuccino and lattes best.
I heard original pods are cheapest but other people say that's because you get less coffee inside and that it equals out. Also that the 3rd party pods can't br recycled or might even damage the machine!
So... a bit confused!! Maybe the Mini.
Sounds like the Essenza Mini would work for you. Really quiet introductory machine that doesn't cost the earth and you can try out compatible pods with, without the worry of damaging an expensive machine. The original pods may have less coffee in than Vertuo but an espresso is and espresso at the end of the day, as long as it tastes good to you. I much prefer the taste of the original pods myself - have compared some on the channel - and the crema is more natural than the Vertuo too. VertuoLine machines are built more for mug sized coffees really.
Also when it comes to 3rd party pods, the cheap plastic ones - or metal reusable ones - might risk damaging the machine but think the ones from some of the big brands should be fine and can also be recycled - like the L'or ones through their own recycling service. Some compatible pods are also biodegradable now too, wouldn't want to comment on machine damage with these though as not too sure. Should state I'm not and engineer, just trying to help 😅
@@A2BProductions I don't drink espressos so much (but like em when I do have em) and want to get a (cheap) machine to drink a normal black coffee in a mug. Can I just add boiling water from the kettle to a single nespresso shot/pod into my mug to turn it into a black coffee?
We actually did a video not too long ago where we made a long black / americano using the Essenza Mini (one of the cheapest Nespresso machines) so that may help you to decide if it could work for you. If not the Vertuo Plus may be worth a try.
have you tried lavaza a modo mio ?
I would like a comparison with lavazza a modo mio tiny vs nespresso machines no has done a video of those two machines yet
We’ve reviewed the a modo mio frother but not the machine. I have thought about getting hold of one to review though 🙂
Hi! Where would the Inissia fit into this?
Hi 👋 I'd probably put it on a par with the Essenza mini but they are quite different machines in some areas - like how loud they are and operation of the machine. Maybe check out our essenza mini vs inissia video to see the differences better.
@@A2BProductions ok! And thank you to you and your wife for all the videos!
nice video. i am aiming at a nespresso machine also. but beside the citiz, id like the creatista uno also, wich is also same as the plus, only the looks and buttons instead of digital screen as far as i know. you know anything about that machine ?
Hi there, funny you should mention that as I’ve been trying to pick up a Creatista Uno new at a reasonable price to review on the channel and compare to the Creatista Plus and Pro. The main difference I can see between the Creatista Uno vs Plus is the amount of milk temperature and froth levels on the machines. The Plus has 8 froth texture levels and 11 temperature levels whereas the Uno only had 3 of each I think. Whether you need the extra levels depends on how you plan to use the machine and how much control you want I guess. Hope this helps but will try and get hold of an Uno soon and do a few videos with it.
VERY helpful video! Thinking of replacing my Bunn and getting Nespresso machine.
When in doubt, get the Citiz. Trust me.
100% Agree with that 👍🏼
Great reviews
Thanks ☕️😁👍🏼
Thank you for all your great videos. I am stuck in deciding between the Citiz and the Creatista Pro. I notice you always talk about the Citiz and this is the machine you use in most of your videos even though your ranged the Creatista Pro as number one. I mainly make cappucinos and I like a lot of milk in my coffee. I don't want to buy the Citiz and then regret that I didn't get the Creatista Pro but I am trying to justify the price of the Creatista Pro which is 3 times the amount. Any additional information would be appreciated.
Hi there. I was happy with my Citiz and Aeroccino for many years to be honest. The main difference with the Creatista is the texture of the milk foam is just nicer from the steam wand. The Creatista Plus is still a great machine if you want to save the money. The Uno has also been mentioned a few times in the comments but I've never tried it, so reluctant to recommend it right now. It has less milk froth options than the other Creatistas and no screen / preset coffees. Think it'll be the next machine I buy though, as I'm really curious to try it now.
With many coffee temp at 52, is there any legionnaires risk with tank water sitting and topping up each day
I’d imagine they’ve done a lot of testing for that and worth mentioning that it will be a lot hotter as it leaves the coffee spout but the temperature drops off quite quickly as it sits in the cup (or even as it hits the cup if it’s not pre-warmed) if that makes sense.
I have watched a few of your videos. Your reviews are super useful. Thank you.
One question,.. you have frequently mentioned finding the units at "half price." Is there a website that you use that normally has the best deals? Amazon? Nespresso direct? Currently Amazon is showing as almost double, in comparison to Nespresso direct.
Thanks again for the info. I am from Canada and there is no Creatista Pro here just yet. Might hold out for it,..
Hi there, glad the videos have been helpful! The half price machines I mentioned were a limited time deal from Nespresso direct where you could take out a no contract subscription with them. You could make one subscription payment and then cancel it if you didn't want to continue, though they usually offered a free travel mug if you continued the subscription until the 3rd month.
Amazon is a funny one as sometimes they have great deals and on other machines they can be more expensive - at least here in the UK - and the prices change regularly too. I picked up a Lattissima Touch recently for a great price for example - review coming soon - and noticed a cheap Creatista Plus (black truffle) while browsing but others were more expensive.
I keep getting asked about a release date for the Creatista Pro in the US and Canada you know but sadly I have no idea when it's coming, thought it would be with you by now but guess the current situation has caused delay.
@@A2BProductions Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I appreciate it VERY much!!
No problem, hope you find the right deal for you 👍
Gran lattissima or touch?
That's a tough question to answer but will be posting a review of the Nespresso Touch in the next day or so and will also be comparing the machines in the near future.
Do you have any reviews on the Essenza Plus? I can’t find any on your page.
Not right now as it wasn't available in the UK the last time I checked. Will certainly review it if it's released here, though.
@@A2BProductions thank you so much for all of your videos! After weeks of researching I finally purchased my first machine today!! 🥳🥳🥳
Thanks for that, really glad they helped and hope you like your new machine!
@@A2BProductions you could still get an Essenza from other places. Saw it available online from Debenhams for £63. It's just not available from Nespresso directly. They were still selling it back in November and they are still in stock... because if u bought one before and the serial number shows eligibility they could still replace the machine, sooo if they can replace it then they do have them 😂. Maybe they r planning a special deal on Essenzas soon? I am thinking to get one so I could buy both types of pods 😁. It's cute and compact.
So funny you should mention that as I just spotted the Debenhams deals today. They have a fairly decent price on a Pixie and Aeroccino too. Nespresso did a great deal on the mini last year, think it was £59 with 100 free pods and think it might have even had a 2 free months subscription too. Hope that one pops back up for you.
you made me dust off my old citiz combo. with an aeoriccino 2 i believe hahahahahah....waiting for my nespresso pods i bought the starbuck pack at costo.....have to say for the evening coffee it’s the best....but i still like my vertuo in the morning....i was raised on good old north american drip coffee!!lol....now i have line up my vertuo (but the same model as yours instead of the next thanks to your advice)...my citiz and the barista (my kids love the hot chocolate!!)....wife not happy she think it take too much counter space....i blamed it on you...sorry but someone had to be the scapegoat hahahahahaha......keep the good work!!!
Haha, good to hear you found your perfect combo 👌 And I don’t mind being the scapegoat either if it takes some of the heat off you 😂
I get around it by having my Citiz and Barista Recipe Maker on one worktop and the Creatista on another by the way. (When they’re not all lined up for a vid like this) Think it helps my wife to cope with it 😅
If you had put a glove puppet on your hand and had him mime your words it would have made the review perfect. Otherwise, very informative and useful. Thank you.
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to give us your thoughts.
Thanks Kurt!
I just got a citiz and it makes loud hissing sound when I have it on. My friend has one in a different color and I t doesn’t do that. :( so disappointed. They’re sending a replacement so I hope that goes away.
Forgot to mention, thank you for all your videos! It helped me decide which model to go with. Have you heard anyone having the same issue as me?
Yeah that doesn’t sound normal, hope the replacement works better!
Sorry if I missed this. No I've never heard of that issue before but sure Nespresso will get it resolved for you 👍
@@A2BProductions thank you! 🤞 fingers crossed
What an interesting video and your top choices. I have a Vertuo Plus and a Grand Latissima and love them both. I aspire to a Creatista Pro and one day..............😀thanks very much.
Glad you liked it! Yeah I don't think I would've ever got the creatista if it wasn't for doing these videos but they are really good machines. Hopefully another good deal will come up on the pro later in the year.
Great review but was so surprised to see the Vertuo ranked last 😭. I can’t compare taste between the two pods types as it was years ago when I had the Latissima. My main reason for getting the Vertuo Plus was the ability to get decent size drinks out of it. I am still trawling through the 200 pods I purchased to get the free machine and have narrowed my choices down to two or three types. I always enjoy your content even if it’s not something I would necessarily buy. Keep up the great work 👉👉👉 👈👈👈 😀
Yeah they do give you a bigger coffee don't they. It was simply down to personal taste that and the lack of compatible pods. Which pods are you liking the most then? If I do use the Vertuo it tend to be either Fortado, Double Scuro and my wife likes Hazelino. The Vertuo Plus is a good machine in that it makes a really hot coffee and the foam was so much better than the Vertuo Next produced. I just genuinely prefer the taste of the coffee from the original machines, so couldn't put any of those below it given I tend to drink either espresso or latte style drinks. Thanks!
A2B Productions we like Altissio Fortado Scuro and Caramel Cookie. Those are ones we will buy again after we get through the 200, but some of the others are ok but wouldn’t buy again 👍
Great video as always mate. I've got vertuo plus and essenzza mini and agree with you about original capsules coffee taste better but I like my mug coffee. I tried to make americano with essenzza an it was too weak for me even when I followed Nespresso receipt. I was thinking about replacing both of my machines with creatista Pro. Can you tell me is long black/ americano strong enough made on creatista Pro or not. If it's not I can't justify massive price difference between pro and plus. I might just buy plus and keep my vertuo plus.
Thanks a lot and keep up them good videos coming ☺️
Cheers! How many shots did you put in and which pod did you use mate? I know what you mean, I've found it difficult to get the intensity that I like when making americano (and get a decent sized drink at the same time) but will have a play around with that setting on the pro and see if I can make it work. It is essentially just water and espresso, though, so if you can create a recipe that works then you should be able to create it on the plus too if you're wanting to save the money.
@@A2BProductions hi mate I used one alpegio pod like it said on Nespresso TH-cam channel.
Hi bud, just been having a play around and if you have some arpeggio you could try two arpeggio pods - one after the other - followed by a lungo shot from your essenza mini with no pod in (so just water comes out). That will be stronger but if you're looking for even more intensity then try the same combo with the Napoli pods instead. I'm sat here sipping on the Napoli version now and tastes good to me but arpreggio tasted ok too. Be good to hear what you think.
@@A2BProductions thanks a lot mate I'll definitely try both of them in future and let you know how it went
Hi mate I tried both Napoli and arpeggio . You were right if you use 2 capsules they taste pretty good. Thanks a lot for your advice. By the way when can I expect next podcast? I really enjoyed your last one.
What about the inissia?
Yeah we reviewed the Inissia recently. Think I prefer it to the Essenza Mini for the coffee it made and seemed fairly durable, but then it is quite a loud machine and find the flick handle on the Essenza Mini a little easier to operate.
I like ur videos so i subed. I got recently my esenza mini + aerocino and so far is great litle machine ! Im trying lots of diferent capsules and i like a lot the ones from l'or !
Yeah L’or do some good pods don’t they, like the onyx myself. We reviewed one of the illy pods not so long back and they were good too. Thanks for subscribing and glad you like your machine 👍🏼
All due respect, I don't know where you're coming up with these prices. On Amazon today. Citiz by Breville: $400. Creatista Plus: $600. Those are not the prices you're talking about in the video.
Hi David. The prices were in UK pounds and not dollars on this video but still may have varied a bit since the date the video was made.
UK price but prices do seem to have gone up now
If i close my eyes, when you speak quietly, you sound like Peter Kay 😂😂😂
Haha, sadly I only have dad jokes and wordplay to offer these days 😂
Did you get a refund on the Next ? I’ve had it just over a week and I’m thinking the same
Yeah mine came direct from Nespresso and I sent it back for a refund. I explained the problem with the crema to the customer service team and also mine wouldn't connect to the app via bluetooth properly either.
this could have been boiled down and organized more concisely without losing the valuable info. thanks for the efforts though.
Yeah we do try to make them a bit more concise recently, thanks for the feedback.
Hi. I find your channel really informative. i've just moved to Nespresso and started with the Essenza mini, primarily because of space. Now a question that you may, or may not be able to answer. i notice on the Nespresso website that there are now three versions of the Vertuo Next. The Next, Next Premium and the Next Deluxe. Do you know if there is any significant differences between them as they seem to be offered at a good price at the moment.
Regards, Steve
Cheers Steve, glad you're enjoying the videos. I have asked Nespresso this question in past and they said the actual machine is the same with each, it's just the finishes / trims that are different.
The expert is significantly quieter than my previous Nespresso machine and a bit over engineered. The build quality isn’t great but since it punches the pod and disposes of it for you I suppose that doesn’t matter as much.
Cheers for the info, really need to try one of those soon 👍
How/where did you get 50% off for one of those machines?
That was a deal direct from Nespresso. You had to take out a no contract £25 monthly subscription but there was no obligation to keep it after the first month.
One word: lavalier mic!
As one who dont know the names of the machines , this gave me nothing but confusion
Sorry to hear that. We have listed which machine is which in the description I think but will try to be more clear if we make a similar video in future 😊
You talk too much
Just give use the list