The Coffee Show

What Does A Barista Do In 2050? With Chris Marbury Of Beta Coffee

The Coffee Show

Show Notes

Chris Maybury is a disruptor in coffee and this episode has been a long time coming.

Chris and Kirk have a lot in common: They both embrace pre batched espresso, embrace automation and hold dear the very thing customers love about coffee: People!

Kirk and Chris discuss what they think the barista profession will evolve to and how baristas in the future may end up becoming sommeliers.

Plus, the fallout of the infamous Specialty Coffee Factory Outlet Interview continues…

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