https://cremaontop.com/ Recent content on Crema on Top - Brewing Espresso at Home Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Sat, 03 Jul 2021 03:14:53 -0400 https://cremaontop.com/how-the-shape-of-a-cup-or-glass-affects-coffees-taste/ Sat, 03 Jul 2021 03:14:53 -0400 https://cremaontop.com/how-the-shape-of-a-cup-or-glass-affects-coffees-taste/ Offerings from companies like Kruve and Icosa brewhouse claim they enhance the taste of your coffee. Let’s investigate. It is well-known that the shape of a glass affects the taste of a drink in it. Connoisseur of wines and spirits have long known that the shape of a glass can enhance the taste and sometimes even change it. It is fair to assume that this equally applies to coffee. https://cremaontop.com/how-to-brew-good-espresso-at-home-part-2-the-grinder/how-to-brew-good-espresso-at-home-part-2-the-grinder/ Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:17:48 +0000 https://cremaontop.com/how-to-brew-good-espresso-at-home-part-2-the-grinder/how-to-brew-good-espresso-at-home-part-2-the-grinder/ Grinding your beans fresh is a must when making espresso. Once ground, coffee will quickly oxidize, stale, and cease to produce the desired flavor profile. Combine top quality beans with a good burr grinder and you’ll never have to drink a bad cup of coffee again! In this post, lets go into detail about why selecting the right grinder is the first and possibly most important step towards consistently brewing great espresso. https://cremaontop.com/how-to-make-a-delicious-cup-of-faux-espresso-with-a-stove-top-moka-pot-in-just-5-minutes/how-to-make-a-delicious-cup-of-faux-espresso-with-a-stove-top-moka-pot-in-just-5-minutes/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:44:56 +0000 https://cremaontop.com/how-to-make-a-delicious-cup-of-faux-espresso-with-a-stove-top-moka-pot-in-just-5-minutes/how-to-make-a-delicious-cup-of-faux-espresso-with-a-stove-top-moka-pot-in-just-5-minutes/ Moka pots, also known as stovetop espresso makers, are stovetop coffee makers that make a cup of near-espresso coffee. The flavor of coffee made with moka pots is intense and most closely resembles coffee made using an espresso machine. You will find moka pots in most Italian households and they are regarded as a standard part of Italian culture. Moka pots are usually made of aluminum or stainless steel. They have a bottom chamber for water, a mid-chamber for coffee grounds and a top chamber to hold the brewed coffee. https://cremaontop.com/iced-espresso-the-best-drink-you-will-have-this-summer/iced-espresso-the-best-drink-you-will-have-this-summer/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:32:00 +0000 https://cremaontop.com/iced-espresso-the-best-drink-you-will-have-this-summer/iced-espresso-the-best-drink-you-will-have-this-summer/ Iced espresso is the perfect drink for beating summer’s heat. When you’re looking for an uplifting drink and a cup of good ole’ coffee just feels wrong under the scorching sun, try an iced espresso, or an iced americano, if you are in the mood for a bigger glass of coffee. Ingredients: Espresso Ice Water (optional) A Lemon wedge (optional) Tools: Espresso Machine, Cocktail Shaker, Cups, Ice Cubes. https://cremaontop.com/how-to-brew-good-espresso-at-home-part-1-the-machine/how-to-brew-good-espresso-at-home-part-1-the-machine/ Mon, 31 May 2021 18:18:24 +0000 https://cremaontop.com/how-to-brew-good-espresso-at-home-part-1-the-machine/how-to-brew-good-espresso-at-home-part-1-the-machine/ With the right espresso machine and grinder, making a cafe-quality espresso at home is easy. (A good cup of) Espresso is sometimes seen as a glamorous drink only served in specialty coffee shops, but it is actually quite easy to make at home. Espresso machines range from simple and cheap to complicated and expensive. A quality espresso machine, with the help of a good grinder will brew espresso with a rich, syrupy texture as well as the perfect balance of flavor and body. https://cremaontop.com/pages/about/about/ Mon, 31 May 2021 17:49:46 +0000 https://cremaontop.com/pages/about/about/ My name is Pranav and I am currently the sole author of this blog, with a little help from an AI. I’m a coffee addict. I’ve been drinking coffee for years, but brewing my own espresso was not something I every thought I would do on my own until a couple years or so ago. A few years ago, when I started working at a (fantastic) company that retails equipment and roasts coffee, My (then new) employer gifted me with an espresso set-up.