The Coffee Lexicon

Crema | The Coffee Lexicon

Crema | The Coffee Lexicon

Crema is the golden-brown layer of foam that forms on top of freshly brewed espresso. It is created when pressure extracts oils and carbon dioxide from coffee during espresso brewing....

Crema | The Coffee Lexicon

Crema is the golden-brown layer of foam that forms on top of freshly brewed espresso. It is created when pressure extracts oils and carbon dioxide from coffee during espresso brewing....

Extraction | The Coffee Lexicon

Extraction | The Coffee Lexicon

Extraction is the process of pulling flavors, oils, acids, and sugars from coffee grounds into water during brewing. Balanced extraction creates coffee that tastes smooth, sweet, rich, and flavorful, while...

Extraction | The Coffee Lexicon

Extraction is the process of pulling flavors, oils, acids, and sugars from coffee grounds into water during brewing. Balanced extraction creates coffee that tastes smooth, sweet, rich, and flavorful, while...