Crema is rubbish, 2026 edition

Scott Rao · 7 Jun 2026

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Crema in espresso is composed largely of carbon dioxide, fines, oils and bitter compounds, making it taste unpleasant.

Their wordscrema is composed of lots of carbon dioxide, fines, oils, and bitter compounds.
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A good idea often fails to spread not for lack of merit but because no convenient way exists to implement it.

Their wordsSometimes, a good idea doesn't get traction because there isn't a convenient way to implement it.

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