The Sage Nespresso Creatista Uno looks like one of the company’s bigger bean-to-cup machines shrunk down to pod-capsule size. The Creatista Pro is a bit more expensive than some of the other Nespresso machines that also make milk based drinks. The latest addition to the Nespresso Original line range is the The Nespresso Creatista Uno Coffee Machine.

Their impressive range of appliances also come with recipes, hints and tips which help you get the most from your tea-maker, coffee machine or bread maker. Accessories included with the Creatista Uno include a stainless steel milk jug and a tasting box of Nespresso capsules. There’s oodles of choice of Nespresso pods while the hot milk this machine turns out is largely excellent.Rob Clymo has been a tech journalist for more years than he can actually remember, having started out in the wacky world of print magazines before discovering the power of the internet. However, the Creatista Uno goes one further for those of us who are either rushed for time, or want things to be easier with our milk based drinks. Unlock the machine and carry on making coffee while doing the regular "at least twice a year" descaling? The Creatista Uno boasts a premium design and finish and uses an intuitive user interface through which coffee preparation, settings and maintainance can all be accessed. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

This is the only Nespresso coffee machine where you can get milk-based, consistent, delicious coffee drinks at the touch of a button. First, you can set the water hardness setting, using the provided strip to test your water, following the manual’s instructions.Whether its prepping, boiling, whisking, whipping, grilling, cooking and baking, thanks to Sage, cooking has never been so easy. Making very good coffee is therefore within easy reach of anyone from solo caffeine cravers through to families who love a brew. Their range of smart appliances, which includes kettles, toasters, and blenders, through to their ice cream maker and microwaves, has been exactingly considered to give you perfect results every time, all at the push of a button. Add in the faff-free pods and you’ve got a very short wait for a brew with the ability to deliver an espresso in around 24 seconds. If you’re looking for a full range of quick coffee options then the Nespresso Sage Creatista Uno makes a lot of sense.

The ease of use and reasonably low maintenance involved in cleaning up afterwards left us feeling very enamoured with the Uno. litre water reservoir, which has a thoughtfully-placed handle on the rear making it easy to lift out for filling. Manually frothing with a more expensive machine gives you more flexibility, but it’s a harder skill to learn. The Nespresso Creatista Uno, a new addition to the Nespresso Original line range, is an intuitive machine that allows you to create 8 barista-quality espresso and milk recipes at the touch of a button. However, if the wand gets blocked, the coffee machine will warn you by turning on a light at the back, and you can use the provided unblocking tool, and dismantle the wand to give it a thorough clean.While some people prefer to bypass the Nespresso pod route and go for a more manual approach this coffee machine is perfect if you want capability, versatility and convenience all rolled into the one package.