EP 1145 Spencer Perez - Espresso Technicians' Insights Into The Coffee Crisis - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the 4th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. This week's guest on the podcast is Espresso Technician and coffee professional, Spencer Perez. Spencer is part of a growing number of espresso technicians who have formed a community on a Discord server called Service Layer. This series explores the rapidly evolving role of the espresso tech today. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Spencer delve into the evolving dynamics of the coffee industry amidst a global coffee crisis and discuss the challenges that come with producing specialty coffee. From the economic strains affecting coffee producers to the controversial reception of luxury coffee equipment, this episode sheds light on the intricate facets of the coffee supply chain and the potential future of high-grade coffee. Tune in to understand the complex relationship between coffee production, pricing, and the perceived value of specialty coffee. Interested in diversifying your revenue streams in the coffee industry? 00:00 The State of the Coffee Industry 01:26 Introduction to the Episode 02:05 The Renaissance of Espresso Technicians 03:48 Challenges Faced by Technicians 06:16 The Coffee Crisis Explained 10:02 The Golden Espresso Machine Controversy 16:00 The Future of Specialty Coffee 23:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with the community of technicians at https://www.servicelayer.coffee/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Support this podcast on Patreon for a few dollars a month here: https://bit.ly/MIFPatreon 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

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The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD provides content to the Global Coffee Industry Monday to Friday at 1 am PT. Episodes typically run between 20-25 minutes and are hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Each week a new 5-part series is released with a coffee industry expert speaking to challenges and innovations in the global coffee value chain. At Map It Forward, our mission is to encourage an industry mindset where people conspire to each other's success and our vision is to be a functional part of creating a standard within the coffee industry where people build responsible businesses with responsible pricing models. Our commitment to integrity, openness, authenticity, and curiosity is not just a statement; it's the cornerstone of everything we do. The video version of this podcast is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward Find out more about MAP IT FORWARD at https://www.mapitforward.coffee