crema
8.3
A thin golden foam that forms on top of fresh espresso
- noun
- /ˈkrɛmə/
- Specialized
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crema
- When he poured the espresso, the golden crema formed perfectly, enticing everyone in the café.
Examples
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A good espresso should have a layer of crema on top to indicate its freshness.
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The bubbles in the crema should be small, fine, and silky.
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The rich crema added a smooth texture to the dessert that everyone enjoyed.
How Frothy
Surface Forms
Etymology
The coffee sense of crema comes from the same word for 'cream' because the light brown foam on top of a fresh espresso looks like a thin layer of cream. That's why coffee makers and drinkers call the smooth top of the coffee crema.