How to Make a Cafe Crema

How to Make a Cafe Crema

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How to Make a Cafe Crema

How to Make a Cafe Crema

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To make a café crema, you’ll need an espresso machine, fresh coffee beans, and some know-how.
Kelsey Todd
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Ingredients Equipment Instructions Nutrition Notes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings 1 person
Calories 10.8 kcal
Course Drinks
Cuisine French, Italian

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz espresso (click on "espresso" for my bean recco)

Instructions
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  • Grind your coffee beans a bit coarser than for making espresso.
  • Pack the grounds into the portafilter basket and tamp it down.
  • Brew a long espresso shot, 25-35 seconds.
    Finished Cafe Crema with golden crema

Notes

I absolutely love Spirit Animal Coffee's Espresso Roast (dark) and Bourbon Blend (light). They are perfect for this recipe!

spirit animal coffee

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 10.8kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 16.4mgPotassium: 136.2mgCalcium: 2.4mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword cafe crema, café crema, espresso crema, long espresso
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Kelsey Todd

With over two decades in the coffee industry, Kelsey is a seasoned professional barista with roots in Seattle and Santa Barbara. Accredited by The Coffee Association of America and a member of The Baristas Guild, he combines hands-on brewing experience with a deep interest in coffee history, culture, and science. Through The Golden Lamb Coffee, Kelsey helps curious coffee drinkers make better drinks at home with practical guides, recipes, and research-backed explainers.