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Tom is a certified barista who is passionate about coffee, and loves sharing his knowledge with others on BigCupOfCoffee.com, and in real life. He has been brewing coffee for decades, and is always exploring new gear, techniques, and ways to improve the next cup of coffee.
My name is Tom Fontana, welcome to BigCupOfCoffee.com. I’ve always loved coffee, and I want to convey my passion for it to you via this website.
I started drinking coffee when I was in college. It was a great way to wake up in the morning and get myself going. I would always drink it black, with no sugar or cream. I found that it made me more alert and awake, and I loved the taste. Drinking coffee quickly became a part of my daily routine and became a special treat that I looked forward to every day.
Now, years later, I still enjoy drinking coffee every day. It’s become a part of my identity and something that I love.
In 2022, I chose to deepen my knowledge about coffee making by completing a Barista course at the Barista Campus of Budapest. As a barista, you learn a lot about coffee. You learn how to grind the beans, how to brew the perfect cup of coffee, how to froth milk for latte art, and so much more.
You learn about different types of coffee, from light roasts to dark roasts. And of course, you learn about all the different ways to make coffee, from cappuccinos to espresso.
I knew a lot about coffee before, but this was exactly what I needed to take it to the next level.
Will I be opening a café sometime in the future?
Probably.
But until then, BigCupOfCoffee.com will be where I share everything I know.
People who are looking for manual brewers often ask me if they should go for the AeroPress or pour-over coffee. My answer is never short, as I try to explain the different factors that could affect one’s choice. This is why I’ve decided to just write them all down and share with everyone my knowledge…
When making coffee in the morning, I always find myself torn between using my trusty AeroPress or my espresso machine (Breville Barista Pro right now). Both are wildly popular brewing methods in the caffeine world, but which one is better? In this article, I’ll be taking you through a comparison of the two, weighing up…
One time as I was packing for a hike with my friends, I got stumped picking between two of my favorite portable brewers, the AeroPress and Hario V60. I couldn’t help but ask, which one is better? These two brewers have become incredibly popular in the specialty coffee world and for good reason. In this…
As a coffee lover, I always start my day with a freshly brewed cup. But one day, as I was debating between my AeroPress and Moka Pot, I couldn’t help but wonder – which is better? It’s no secret that both methods are popular among caffeine enthusiasts worldwide. So, in this article, let’s dive into…
I often get asked, what’s the difference between AeroPress and French Press? This comes as no surprise since the two coffee brewing methods both involve immersion brewing and plunging to produce a delicious cup of coffee. If you also wonder what sets these two apart, I’m here to help you out. In this article, I’ll…
Being as environmentally conscious as I am, I find it important that we acknowledge how certain practices involving coffee can be harmful to the environment. Fortunately, aside from the efforts of coffee producers to make the industry more sustainable, there are also ways that we can take part in making coffee safer for our planet…
In my years crafting all kinds of coffee with the different brewing methods and devices that I could get my hands on, the Hario V60 is one that really stands out with such simplicity. If you’re wondering what makes this pour over brewer a popular pick among baristas and coffee lovers alike, then you’re in…
The Hario V60 and espresso are two popular ways of brewing coffee. But have you ever wondered, which one is better? I have been using both brewers for years now, and I find that each method has its own strengths and weaknesses. For one, if I want a quick fix of coffee I go for…
I’ve been brewing with my Hario V60 for years, and it was a delight. But after some time, I felt like I needed to step things up a bit. That’s when I stumbled upon Matt Winton’s award-winning V60 Five Pour recipe. With some added steps, the resulting cup was indeed quite a leap from my…
When friends ask me how they can start making pour/over coffee, I always recommend using the Hario V60. It is inexpensive and very easy to use. Trust me, if you know the basic V60 as I outline below, you’ll always get a great cup that highlights each bean’s unique flavors through a clean, balanced brew, with…
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