EP 1114 Mark Al-Shemmeri - The Future of Coffee Roasting - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward
This is the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast this week is Netherlands-based Engineer, Mark Al Shemmeri. Mark is a Research and Technology Specialist at JDE Peets and has published significant research papers on the different elements of coffee roasting. In this series of the podcast, the discussion will focus on the past, present, and future of coffee roasting as well as how to make it easier on yourself. In this episode of the podcast series, Mark and Lee explore the relationship between coffee roasting and energy transition, and how new roasting technologies like fluid bed and electric machines are shaping the industry. Mark emphasizes the importance of understanding the science behind coffee roasting and challenges common misconceptions. The conversation also dives into the potential for automation and artificial intelligence in coffee roasting, as well as the emerging trend of home roasting. 00:00 Introduction and Misconceptions in Coffee Engineering 00:27 Sponsor Message: Become a Coffee Consultant 01:05 Series Overview and Guest Introduction 01:32 Past, Present, and Future of Coffee Roasting 01:56 Technology in Coffee Roasting 03:38 Opinions and Assumptions in Coffee Roasting 06:35 Energy Transition and Coffee Roasting 10:08 Artificial Intelligence in Coffee Roasting 15:17 Home Roasting Machines: The Future? 19:22 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes Connect with Mark: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-al-shemmeri-8a3669129/ Medium - https://medium.com/@markalshemmeri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kramalshemmeri/ & https://www.instagram.com/dialect.coffee/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops