Specialty coffee consumption has risen, and with it, the popularity of pour over coffee has surged. Manual brewing methods like the Kalita Wave, Chemex, and Hario V60 emphasize the craft of coffee making, but the industry is now leaning towards automation to enhance consistency and quality. Automated pour over brewers, such as the Marco SP9, allow baristas to control brewing variables more precisely, ensuring a more reliable flavor profile and efficient service. This shift towards technology offers benefits like improved beverage quality, customer satisfaction, and streamlined operations. However, successful integration of automated systems requires ongoing barista training to adapt to changing coffee profiles and maintain the high standards expected in specialty coffee shops.
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