crema
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˈkreɪ.mə/ us/ˈkreɪ.mə/
（浮在浓咖啡表面的）咖啡脂
a thin layer of light-brown foam (= small bubbles) that forms on the top of some types of strong coffee
The espresso has a good crema and a pleasing, slight chocolate taste. 意大利浓咖啡有一层很棒的咖啡脂和一种令人愉悦、淡淡的巧克力味道。
The machine makes a decent cup of coffee, but there's no crema. 这台机器能做出不错的咖啡，但是没有咖啡脂。
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- If the diameter of the cup is too wide, it will not hold a crema very long.
- Espresso should have a vibrant aroma, potent flavour and velvety, hazel-coloured head of foam, known as crema.
- Oh for a good coffee... just being anywhere where somebody knows what the word crema means would be satisfying to me right now.
- The secret to a perfect coffee is to have the water at 90C as it runs through the machine, so you get a beautiful crema.