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. 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 differences in coffee culture and customer service across various countries, including China, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Korea. The conversation covers topics such as the preference for local cafes over chain shops in China, the role of cafes in countries like Dubai and Saudi Arabia as social spaces, the importance of World of Coffee events in fostering international coffee relations, and the growing trend towards health-conscious beverages in China. The episode also touches on the future of the coffee industry in China and learning opportunities across different coffee cultures. 00:00 Intro 00:55 Sponsored Segment: Becoming a Coffee Consultant 01:34 Introduction to the Episode and Guest 02:03 Global Coffee Community Highlights at World of Coffee, Busan 03:52 Cultural Differences in Coffee Scenes Across Countries 07:41 The Unique Coffee Culture of Dubai 12:22 Coffee Consumption Trends in China vs. Other Countries 15:36 Cultural Preferences for Coffee and Wellness Drinks in China 17:07 Adapting and Learning from Global Coffee Cultures 18:01 Looking Ahead: The Future of Coffee in China 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