The strong presence of crema in an espresso shot indicates a quality, well-ground coffee and a skilled barista (professional coffee maker). Crema helps give espresso a fuller flavor and longer aftertaste than drip coffee Should you remove crema from espresso? If you have trouble stomaching a shot of bitter espresso, consider a move that might … Read more
When extracting coffee using Aeropress, the foam floats up, gets filtered last, and gets trapped in the grounds and paper filter. Use inverted aeropress with something to catch the crema and a stainless steel filter. To maximize crema use fresh beans, grind right before brewing, and do not exceed 204F/95.5C water temp Can you get … Read more
A brown colour is usually the correct colour for crema The colour does depend on the coffee you are using however as some coffees will result in a lighter or darker crema. A light yellow and thin crema usually means that your coffee is not so fresh. What color should espresso crema be? The finished … Read more
The most common causes for an espresso machine not building enough pressure have to do with the coffee. Too coarse a grind, too little coffee, or insufficiently tamping the grounds before brewing can all lead to inadequate pressure for a proper brew. What can go wrong when making espresso? Googling espresso tips Using coffee that … Read more