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/

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