noun
General Slang
crema
· noun · retail / coffee
Pale foamy layer on top of a fresh espresso shot.
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The tan-coloured foam that crowns a properly pulled espresso shot — emulsified oils and CO2 forced out of the beans by the pressure. Thick stable crema = fresh beans and a clean pull. No crema = stale beans or a botched extraction. Baristas read it like tea leaves.
“Look at that crema, that's a beautiful shot.”
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crema In A Sentence
Look at that crema, that's a beautiful shot.
Origin & Usage
Italian for 'cream' — named for its appearance.
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