Crema is one of the most prized components of a well-made espresso Caramel-colored and creamy in texture, the foamy puff is created when hot water emulsifies coffee bean oils and floats atop the espresso with smooth little bubbles. Why is crema important in coffee? The strong presence of crema in an espresso shot indicates a … Read more
Which coffee bean has most crema? Freshly roasted beans give the most prominent crema in an espresso shot. From nature’s side, Robusta is less sweet and less acidic compared to arabica. It tastes different and somehow cruder (but it also has more caffeine and creates more crema, so that will be a positive for some … Read more
good crema is when there is a thin layer of it (about ¼ of the drink) and it lasts for a couple of minutes Bad crema is when it’s too thin or too thick (more than ½ of the drink), too light in color, disappears within a few seconds, and has a lot of big … Read more