5.0 out of 5 stars 1000% Worth The Cost - Coffee Shop Lattes at Home! We’re really loving our Vertuo Creatista so far. We did purchase when it was on sale, but regardless, it’s probably one of the best purchases we’ve made in a while (we’ve honestly said this to each other a few times since purchasing). We were avid Starbucks goers and our coffee bills were really adding up. We went from a Keurig to this machine and it is quite the upgrade. Truly tastes like a coffee shop latte. We primarily use this to make lattes/cappuccinos and the frother is really great. We weren’t sure we were ready for a more professional espresso maker and all the steps that went into grinding our own beans, tamping the grinds down, etc., so this really was the perfect machine for us. We love that it’s 1 touch for the frother and 1 touch for the coffee/espresso pod. Really easy to use and maintain. The Nespresso pod options are also really great – definitely tastier all around compared to Keurig. Would recommend this unit to anyone looking for coffee-shop-grade drink (especially lattes/cappuccinos), but who isn’t ready to commit to a more laborious machine. Hoping we continue to have 0 issues with it, but will upgrade my review if we see a decline in function.Variation: Color: Brushed Stainless Steel

5.0 out of 5 stars A Coffeemaker Made in Heaven! I adore this gorgeous machine! I was hesitant at first, because many reviewers complained about water overflowing from the base onto their countertops. Easily rectified, I discovered that once morning coffee was over, all I had to do was remove the bottom tray with its black plastic insert, along with the silver overplate…empty the bottom tray of the water collected after the steamer purged itself…and VOILA! No problems! The other trick I had to learn, through trial and error, was to get the richest coffee – whether straight espresso, or a latte, was to use the double press (expert) push of the start button. It intensifies the taste of the coffee, albeit lessening the liquid volume (for those seeking larger servings). While I used to enjoy whipping up a large helping of steamed milk foam with a separate frother (giving me mountains of foam), the coffee in my old Vertuo Nespresso machine was weak and watery tasting in comparison. I set the milk temperature at high and my coffee arrives at the table hot and fragrant. Then there’s the SPEED! My coffee takes a fraction of the time to brew, so I find I can finish prepare mine in record time after serving my partner. We can actually enjoy our morning fix together now! The only complaint (and it’s really not a biggy) is the initial volume of the coffee-maker as it brews certain pods. (Eg, it’s not consistent). Sounds like a roaring wildcat! Better than my partner roaring as he awaits his morning cuppa though, so all-in-all, I’m a happy camper. Did I mention that this shiny stainless coffeemaker looks like a piece of fine art in my kitchen? No? Well…it does! I LOVE this machine! Thank you Nespresso. 😊Variation: Color: Brushed Stainless Steel