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The Future of Coffee And Technology

What new and cutting-edge technologies can you expect from the coffee industry in the near future?

Chitra Srinivasan

Oct 08, 2019

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Coffee is the epitome of the beverage industry, with the average American drinking ~3.2 cups of coffee each day. This trend is not only seen in the US - people around the world have fallen in love with coffee, and it's considered to be one of the most common drinks around the globe. But as the demand for coffee continues to rise along with a rapid increase in technology development... what new and cutting-edge technologies can you expect from the coffee industry in the near future? Here are 3 ideas!

Artificial Intelligence

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As the capabilities of artificial intelligence drastically expanded over the last few years, AI's ability to influence and positively impact a wide variety of industries (i.e. food, fashion, biotechnology, etc) has also increased accordingly. One way AI technology will influence the coffee industry is through its potential use in the coffee bean manufacturing process. Research studies have shown that AI practices could aid coffee bean farmers in accurately analyzing soil fertility properties and could generate an approximation of expected coffee yield for the season!

Blockchain

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As technology and development continue to grow and evolve, consumers are calling for increased transparency in how many food and beverage products are produced. Studies have shown that many customers indicated that it is very important for food and beverage brands to be as transparent as possible. Company transparency is a factor for many consumers indicatng whether they will buy the product or not. The solution? Implementing a blockchain process would allow many coffee companies and suppliers to issue 'smart contracts' which are meant to highlight mutually agreed upon terms that are continuously documented. This would allow the quality and lineage of the coffee beans to be traceable and helps guarantee the high quality of the goods sold, leaving both the consumer and supplier happy!

Drones

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Many companies, most notably Amazon, have started using drones to expedite their shipping processes. Drones have also become increasingly used among many for recreational usage. So how do drones play into the coffee industry? Well, IBM (a multinational information technology company) has recently patented a drone that solely exists to deliver coffee and other drinks. The drone would actually be able to detect and measure physiological effects such as blood pressure, pupil dilation and the basic cognitive state of a person through a smart-watch/Fit-Bit type of device. One of the sketches for the potential drone actually showed coffee dispensed directly from the drone into a person's mug!

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Here are just a few of those things.

Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

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2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

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8. Roommates

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10. Cleaning

11. Social life

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