This is the first episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Our guest for this series is David Yan from China-based equipment manufacturer Sino Wolf in Shanghai. In this series, Lee and David are discussing "The Fast-Evolving Coffee Scene In China" In this episode of the podcast series, David and Lee discuss the unique challenges and opportunities within the Chinese coffee market. The episode covers David's transition from the Australian coffee scene to China, the differences in business models, and the impact of cultural preferences on coffee consumption. They also discuss the role of international and domestic coffee chains, the shifting dynamics of the coffee industry post-COVID-19, and the growing specialty coffee scene in China, particularly in Shanghai. The conversation highlights the curiosity and learning experiences shared by both the host and the guest as they navigate the complexities of the global coffee industry. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Sponsored Message: Become a Coffee Consultant 01:08 David Yan's Journey from Australia to China's Coffee Scene 05:44 The Impact of Australian Coffee Culture on Global Markets 10:16 A Deep Dive into China's Evolving Coffee Industry 13:50 Shanghai: The Coffee Hub of China 15:57 Closing Thoughts and Series Preview Connect with David Yan on LinkedIn at http://linkedin.com/in/davidyanwei •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 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