Is Automation Killing Specialty Coffee? – Valor Coffee Podcast Ep. 169
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The episode discusses the impact of automation on specialty coffee and the potential changes it brings to the industry.
JOIN THE VALOR COFFEE COMMUNITY – Courses, Exclusive Videos, PDFs, Spreadsheets and more: https://community.valor.coffee?utm_source=spotify&utm_campaign=ep169 Is automation helping specialty coffee or slowly replacing the craft that made people fall in love with it in the first place? We explore the growing trend of pre batched espresso, automated milk systems, and what these changes could mean for coffee shops, baristas, and guests. After running our own blind taste tests, the results challenged some of our assumptions about freshness, quality, and speed. We also discuss how technology is changing hospitality, how AI is reshaping other industries, and why the future of coffee may look very different than its past. If you love innovation or believe coffee should stay handcrafted, this is a conversation worth having. This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Odeko: Use our code VALOR10 for 10% off your first supply order! Hit the link below to sign up now:n https://portal.odeko.com/signup *If you purchase something through one of our links, we may be entitled to a share of the sale* Buy Valor Coffee…
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