Espresso Cremoso

What is espresso cremoso and how to make it at home

You may have come across various brand names using the word ‘cremoso’ to describe their products, e.g. Espresso Italiano Cremoso Beans by Lavazza, other cremoso coffee blends or coffee capsules. Apart from that, this term is also used in some indulgent dessert recipes containing coffee. But there is also an Italian espresso drink called espresso cremoso, a kind of upgrade on a cup of espresso with sugar. 

What is espresso cremoso?

Espresso cremoso is a sweet black coffee drink. It consists of freshly brewed espresso and a spoonful of sweet frothy foam. 

This classic Italian espresso preparation method uses espresso brewed in a moka pot and a sugar foam. The two basic ingredients: freshly brewed coffee and sugar harmoniously blend together in one cup creating a rich sweet coffee drink.

If you enjoy an extra dose of sugar in your espresso, why not try this simple but delightful version of espresso. Here is how you can make it.

How to make espresso cremoso?

To make espresso cremoso you will need:

• Freshly ground coffee
• Moka pot
• White sugar

Espresso cremoso preparation method

1. Brew an espresso in an Italian moka pot. 

2.  Make sugar crema

• Put 2 teaspoons of white sugar into an espresso cup and mix them with a few drops of espresso. For this, use the espresso just when the coffee begins to come out in the moka pot. (Then put the moka pot back on the stove to allow it to continue brewing).
• Mix sugar and coffee vigorously until you get a thick frothy foam. 

3.  Pour your espresso into a separate cup when it’s ready

4.  Add the sweet cream

Using a spoon add the sweet foam to your fresh cup of espresso and stir it in. Depending on your taste, use as much as you like, but a teaspoon should be enough. 

Enjoy! 

Here is a useful video showing how to prepare espresso cremoso. Although this video isn’t in English, you will have an idea how to make it as it’s demonstrated very well in the video.