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The Crema Debate: Does Your Coffee Taste Better Without It? | COFFEE BREAK!

Mittwoch, 1. Juli 2026 · 20 min

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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’.

Should We Remove Crema?

The History of Crema

Stirring vs Removing Crema

Coffee Market Report

Taste Test: Does Removing Crema Improve Espresso?

The Verdict & Final Thoughts

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