Show Notes
In today’s episode we’re exploring the world of espresso machine technology and the future of automation, and asking the question – will super-automatic coffee machines ever replace the barista?
To help answer this, we speak to leading manufacturers of traditional and super-automatic machines as well as a US Barista Champion to unpack how this technology is advancing, what that means for café owners, and how the role of the barista will evolve with the rise of automation.
We hear from Enrico Bracesco, Chief Commercial Officer for traditional and automatic coffee machine manufacturer,
Gruppo Cimbali, who shares why he anticipates significant growth of the super-automatic segment within Cimbali’s portfolio.
Kamal Bengougam, Group Commercial Director,
Eversys, discusses the latest technology advancements in full automation and what the next generation of espresso machines might look like.
We also speak with Lem Butler, US Barista Champion, and co-founder of
Black & White Coffee Roasters, to understand the spaces that super automation can fill throughout the coffee industry and the evolving role of the barista within the value chain.
Click here to read more on World Coffee Portal's latest market data and consumer research on the rapidly developing automated coffee market.
Credits music:
RIP by Matt Kent - former finalist of the
Coffee Music Project New York.
Get in touch and tell us what topics you'd like to hear by visiting
www.worldcoffeeportal.com/5THWAVE/Podcast What is 5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality?
A forward-thinking interview series examining the business of progressive coffee culture.
The 5THWAVE Podcast is hosted by Jeffrey Young, Editor-in-Chief of 5THWAVE magazine and Founder of Allegra Group.
Each episode features inspiring stories, business lessons, and thought leadership from the entrepreneurs and industry experts blazing trails to success across the world of coffee.
The podcast will delve into the detail of achieving operational excellence, get to grips with green coffee sourcing and seek out the very best of global coffee culture. We’ll also examine the future of e-commerce and coffee at home, the changing face of cafés and coffee shops, and how to hone winning HR strategies – plus much more.
Get in touch and tell us what topics you'd like to hear by visiting www.worldcoffeeportal.com/5THWAVEPodcast