Word
crema
Phoneticscre·ma
US/ˈkreɪmə/
UK/ˈkremə/
Definition
n. a thin layer of golden-brown foam that sits on top of a freshly made cup of espresso coffee
n. a dense, creamy emulsion of coffee oils and carbon dioxide that forms a distinctive reddish-brown froth on the surface of a properly extracted espresso.
Examples
“The coffee looks delicious because it has a thick crema on top.”
“The barista explained that a rich, marbled crema is often a sign of high-quality, freshly roasted beans.”
“The stability and persistence of the crema serve as vital indicators of the extraction pressure and the freshness of the roasted blend.”
Examples
simple
“The coffee looks delicious because it has a thick crema on top.”
contextual
“The barista explained that a rich, marbled crema is often a sign of high-quality, freshly roasted beans.”
complex
“The stability and persistence of the crema serve as vital indicators of the extraction pressure and the freshness of the roasted blend.”
Real-World Examples
“The single- and double-shot pressurised baskets are ideal if you want to make espresso from supermarket ground coffee: the dual-wall construction aims to increase the brew pressure to create a frothy, rich crema from coffee that’s neither ground finely enough nor as fresh as it could be.” “When you picture a shot of espresso, a thick layer of golden brown crema is sure to come to mind.” Etymology
Borrowed from Italian, literally meaning 'cream.' It was popularized in the 1940s alongside the invention of Gaggia's high-pressure espresso machines.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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