Crema

What is Crema?

CremaWhat is crema? Crema is the golden-brown, frothy layer that forms on the top of a freshly made espresso. Crema is an indic... is the golden-brown, frothy layer that forms on the top of a freshly made espresso. Crema is an indicator of the freshness of the beans and the quality of the extraction. It is made up of tiny gas bubbles enveloped by the oils and solids contained in the coffee.

Why is crema important?

Crema is important because it is a sign of a well-prepared espresso and contributes to the texture and flavor of the beverage. A dense, velvety crema provides a pleasant mouth texture and contributes to the balance of acidity, sweetness and bitterness in the espresso. If the crema is missing or thin and uneven, it may indicate problems with the extraction, the freshness of the beans or the GrindWhat is the grind? The grind refers to the size of the ground coffee particles that result from a coffee grinder. The grind is... indicate.

How to get a good crema?

To obtain a good crema, baristas should use fresh, high-quality coffee beans, set the correct grind, distribute the coffee powder evenly in the Portafilter and tamp it firmly, and set the optimum extraction timeDuring the extraction time, also known as the brewing time, the water releases the aromas and flavors from the coffee beans. If the throughput time is too la... read more and the Pressure profileWhat is a pressure profile? A pressure profile refers to the variation of pressure during the espresso extraction process in an espresso machine.... read more comply