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Review on ☕️ Enhance your espresso experience with the Nespresso BNE800BSS Creatista Plus Espresso Machine by Jessica Reed

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Beautiful machine, lots of technology (great automatic foam and cleaning) and good to very good coffee

At least 4.5 stars! I was skeptical, thinking it was more for the eyes than the taste, but I have to admit this is a pretty good looking, compact and versatile machine that makes good espresso, ristretto, latte and cappuccino. I am impressed by the design and the functionality as you can choose the amount of coffee. , water and milk and the temperature of coffee and milk; After the start of the automatic cappuccino (latte) process, which pretty much achieves the desired amount and temperature of milk and end product, you simply return the frother to its original position and the automatic rinsing begins - very elegant and works well! In fact, I've read a lot about lack of spiciness in coffee or milk and weak espresso, but I think a lot of these negative comments are due to mishandling. I've used many espresso machines, including the "more expensive" fully automatic Saeco Incanto Deluxe and Breville Barista 870 XEL, and I find the Nespresso Creatista Plus makes a pretty good espresso (could actually be a bit stronger, but then I switch to ristretto) . and I am very satisfied.) Criticism of the cream is totally unfounded, I think as it is very good, the normal amount of cream on my machine and the expectation of a thick layer of cream is unreasonable, and you must make a foam if you want it! I think the Nespresso concept makes a very good espresso, but at a fairly high financial and environmental cost. So I'm trying to experiment with reusable metal capsules (although this reduces convenience to some extent); My wallet and the environment will thank you, because it cuts the cost of a good espresso by about 50% - paid for with extra "work" - and creates far less waste; Also, I have the opportunity to buy my favorite Italian coffee beans and make the grind I like! Okay, for that you need a good coffee grinder and luckily I have one in my other machines (after I sold my perfect but large Kitchen Aid Burr coffee grinder!). I bought used (stock store) for $307, totally fine!

Pros
  • Delivery was very fast
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