The World of Hospitality Issue 27 2018 | Page 46

46 THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY CATERING Why coffee automation is no longer considered a dirty word Coffee Will automation take over for the baristas or will it take them to the next level? A view on running efficient coffee business without losing the passion for the product. As third wave coffee becomes increasingly prevalent, customers with a taste for the good stuff are setting a new standard in the overall coffee experience. Whereas coffee evolved from a morning pick-me-up towards a high-end delight served by tattooed baristas in big city coffee bars, customers are now also expecting high quality coffee in general catering business and restaurants.