Barista vs. Machine

<p>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?</p><p>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.</p><p>We hear from Enrico Bracesco, Chief Commercial Officer for traditional and automatic coffee machine manufacturer,<a href="https://www.gruppocimbali.com/en/"> Gruppo Cimbali</a>, who shares why he anticipates significant growth of the super-automatic segment within Cimbali’s portfolio.  </p><p>Kamal Bengougam, Group Commercial Director, <a href="https://www.eversys.com/en/">Eversys</a>, discusses the latest technology advancements in full automation and what the next generation of espresso machines might look like. </p><p>We also speak with Lem Butler, US Barista Champion, and co-founder of <a href="https://www.blackwhiteroasters.com/">Black &amp; White Coffee Roasters</a>, to understand the spaces that super automation can fill throughout the coffee industry and the evolving role of the barista within the value chain.<br> <br><em>Click </em><a href="www.worldcoffeeportal.com/Latest/News/2021/May/The-UK-s-premium-automated-coffee-sector-doubles-i"><em>here </em></a><em>to read more on World Coffee Portal's latest market data and consumer research on the rapidly developing automated coffee market.</em></p><p>Credits music: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1XvT5NhD4DxB2Vjx2hGCGm?highlight=spotify:track:31TUsfxhYWIlHoXYWQsbRO">RIP </a>by Matt Kent - former finalist of the <a href="https://www.coffeemusicproject.com/">Coffee Music Project </a>New York.</p><p>Get in touch and tell us what topics you'd like to hear by visiting <a href="https://www.worldcoffeeportal.com/5THWAVE/Podcast">www.worldcoffeeportal.com/5THWAVE/Po