Barista tips (secrets to making perfect crema) how to make the perfect crema?

Published: Sep 06, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Sep/06/2026 192 views

The secret to making the perfect crema While machinery is an important factor in making coffee or espresso with a delicious crema, other factors besides machinery also play a decisive role in making Schmlikaffee (Swiss for crema). Crema, which has thick golden foam, is composed of countless fats, proteins and various sugars.

The secret of being the perfect crema

Machines are certainly an important factor in making coffee or espresso with delicious crema, but in addition to machines, other factors also play a decisive role in making "crema" (Swiss term for Schu).

With a thick golden foam, crema is made up of countless oils, proteins and various sugars, permeating most of the mellow aroma of espresso.

Formula determines the quality of coffee

The more oils in the coffee formula, the more unstable the crema. For this reason, espresso is often mixed with some Robusta beans, because these beans contain only about 10% oil compared to high-quality, highly aromatic Arabica beans that contain about 16% fat.

Clean coffee cups

If the coffee cup is unclean and grease remains on the inside of the cup wall, crema will also fade quickly due to the decrease of surface tension.

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