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Coffee has no crema

Coffee has no crema — Coffee bean type or grind setting

Siemens · Fully Automatic Espresso Machines

What does Coffee has no crema mean?

The coffee lacks crema, which can be due to the type of coffee beans used, their freshness, or an incorrect grinding level.

Common Causes

  • Type of coffee is not optimal
  • Coffee beans are no longer freshly roasted
  • Grinding level is not appropriate for coffee beans

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Use a coffee variety with a higher proportion of Robusta beans or beans with a darker roast.

  2. 2

    Use fresh coffee beans.

  3. 3

    Adjust the grinder to a finer setting.

  4. 4

    Refer to 'Adjusting the grinding level' on Page 18.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Siemens Fully Automatic Espresso Machines
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