Measuring extracted espresso, does it include or exclude crema?

#1: Post by **rjamadagni** » December 31st, 2013, 1:42 pm

Slight confusion here, when measuring espresso size (extracted), does one normally measure including or excluding crema?

I found this measuring beaker (http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products ... ng-beaker/) so bought it just for fun (for two bucks). That is when my daughter (who is very keen on learning what dad does for espresso) asked me this question.

Currently I am not measuring using that beaker, but straight into cup and basically eyeballing it.

#2: Post by **Marshall** » December 31st, 2013, 1:45 pm

The standard now is by weight (in grams).

#3: Post by HB » December 31st, 2013, 2:31 pm

Brewing ratios for espresso beverages elaborates on Marshall's point.

December 31st, 2013, 3:19 pm

Thank you Marshall and Dan.

#5: Post by **shawndo** » December 31st, 2013, 4:38 pm

Another classic reference for measuring everything by weight

Digital espresso or a way to consistency