148 : Exploring the Ground Control Brewer with Inventor Eli Salomon of Voga Coffee

We all want to extract the most out of our coffee. There are many methods and tools used to achieve maximum flavor but only a few machines offer innovation in a way that creates a substantial jump forward in brew quality and consistency. The Ground Control brewer is one of those machines and today we get to talk with the inventor of this machine, Eli Salomon, Co-founder and CEO of Voga Coffee.  Eli has roots in academia as well as in the coffee community having been on the ground floor (pun intended) of an innovative coffee equipment company then, seeing a need in the industry for higher quality batch brew coffee.  In this episode you will learn:  What led Eli to the world of coffee and equipment innovation What inspired the invention of the Ground Control brewer Details of how the brewer works to extract more than people though they could get from a batch brewer Extraction science and what sets it apart from others How this can brewer help sustainability and contribute to the cafe experience Eli's perspective on where the industry is heading and how the Ground Control is helping push things forward.  It was great to talk with Eli and learn more about this great brewer. I hope you enjoy this episode and check out the links below for more information on the brewer as well as a helpful map Eli has made for us to locate shops in the U.S. (and some international locations) where the brewer can be experienced.   SHOW LINKS: Ground Control Cyclops Information Sheet www.vogacoffee.com U.S.+ International Map of ground Control Brewers Instagram   Thanks to our sponsors! Pacific Barista Series Prima Coffee