When I wrote about Ascension's fancy coffee machine and said a monkey with a tamper could make good coffee with the thing, I meant it as a tongue and cheek comment about the automated capabilities of the equipment. Certainly skill is still required to draw flawless java, no matter how technologically advanced the espresso machine is.
See also: - Taking A Closer Look At Ascension's $20,000 Coffee Machine
A barista from Cultivar Coffee didn't think my comment was funny. He posted his disdain on his Facebook wall, calling for my job.
The folks at Ascension though? I think they got it. Check out their new chalkboard art.