BODY— The body of the espresso shot is the caramelly-brown colored middle layer. If the espresso is ground too finely or tamped too hard, the body will be black or dark brown and the espresso will taste burned.
CREMA— The thin and foamy golden-brown top layer is the crema of the espresso shot. This thin foam of oils contains the espresso's finest aromas and flavors. The flavor and consistency of the espresso can be affected by minor problems, like over or under grinding the beans or tamping the ground espresso beans too lightly or using too much pressure. |
