The Crema Debate: Does Your Coffee Taste Better Without It? | COFFEE BREAK!
To crema or not to crema, that is the question. We run a taste-test to reveal the impact crema has on espresso’s taste, and you might be surprised by the results! Plus we explore tools designed to extract a ‘naked espresso’, like the crema separator and Squeaky’s ‘Esplorer Cup’.
00:00 Should We Remove Crema?
01:25 The History of Crema
05:48 Stirring vs Removing Crema
08:31 Coffee Market Report
11:15 Taste Test: Does Removing Crema Improve Espresso?
16:13 The Verdict & Final Thoughts
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