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crema, n.
Brit. |ˈkreɪmə|, |ˈkrɛmə|, U.S. |ˈkreɪmə|, |ˈkrɛmə|
[‹ Italian crema cream (see cream n.2).]
The caramel-coloured layer of froth or foam which forms on the surface of a freshly brewed serving of espresso coffee.
1982Chicago Tribune 29 Sept. vii. 17/1 If too cool, the telltale beige foam, called crema, which distinguishes the perfectly brewed cup, will not be thick and longlasting. 1999M. Pendergrast Uncommon Grounds ii. xi. 211 Espresso coffee..is dark..with a rich hazel-colored crema on top. 2003N.Y. Times Mag. 14 Dec. 62/2 Hot water is forced through the capsule at just the right pressure, creating a perfect espresso topped with a dense crema. |