# Cup & Crema Notes

> Cup & Crema Notes is an independent publication about Italian coffee culture and practical brewing at home. It is not connected to the former café associated with this domain and does not claim its menu, recipes, equipment, staff, or history.

Cup & Crema Notes publishes original, long-form guides about Italian coffee culture. Every article opens with a concise direct answer, is structured with clear headings and FAQs, and reflects mainstream expert consensus.

## Espresso Basics

- [How to Dial In Espresso One Variable at a Time](https://caffebaci.com/dial-in-espresso-one-variable/): Dial in espresso by starting with the current machine, basket, and coffee guidance, then weighing the dry dose and beverage yield.
- [Pressurized vs Non-Pressurized Espresso Baskets](https://caffebaci.com/pressurized-vs-non-pressurized-baskets/): Choose the basket your machine approves for the coffee and preparation you can repeat.

## Moka Pot

- [Moka Pot Coffee: Brew a Smoother Cup at Home](https://caffebaci.com/moka-pot-coffee-without-bitterness/): For smoother moka-pot coffee, inspect and fill the brewer exactly as its manufacturer directs, keeping the safety valve unobstructed.
- [Can You Use a Moka Pot on Induction? Check the Base](https://caffebaci.com/moka-pot-induction-compatibility/): Yes, if the exact moka pot and size are approved for induction and its base meets your hob's cookware requirements.

## Full text for LLMs

- [llms-full.txt](https://caffebaci.com/llms-full.txt): every article as plain markdown in one file
- Each article is also available as markdown at https://caffebaci.com/<slug>.md

## Site

- [About](https://caffebaci.com/about/): editorial approach and standards
- [All articles](https://caffebaci.com/all/)
- [Contact](https://caffebaci.com/contact/)