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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.
What’s the best way to grind those beans? Should you go for a manual grinder that requires you to put in some elbow grease or an electric one that you plug in and press a button? The answer is more complex than it seems. In this article, I’ll compare the pros and cons of the…
You are looking forward to your cup of coffee, and then – the coffee tastes sour! What a waste! Here are the reasons why your coffee is too sour and how you can fix it in your next brew. Why can coffee taste too sour? There are specific reasons your cup of coffee might taste…
When it comes to making a great cup of coffee with an Aeropress coffee maker, there are a lot of variables to consider. One of the most important choices you’ll make is what type of filter to use. In this article, I’ll compare metal vs. paper Aeropress filters to help you decide which is right…
A raw green coffee bean doesn’t smell or taste anything like what we know as roasted coffee: it smells fresh and grassy. It’s hard to imagine that green beans actually contain around 800 aromatic substances. Sounds like a lot? It is! Wine only has 500 identified aromas, much fewer than coffee. What is coffee roasting,…
If you’re a coffee geek and need your fix of caffeine while traveling, you have a problem: I feel you and have a solution! I recently used the Aeropress Go while hiking in Austria, and it was a great experience. In fact, you can use the Aeropress to make great coffee in pretty much any…
There are two main types of beans: Arabica and Robusta. While they may look similar, these beans have different flavor profiles and are used differently. There are several key differences between these two types of coffee, with Arabica often considered higher quality. But is it? Let’s have a look at the differences and similarities between…
Have you ever tried making coffee at home using an Aeropress coffee maker? If not, you should try it because it makes a great cup of coffee. You can also use Aeropress to make a decent espresso! Sort of… There are several recipes online, and after experimenting with a few, I think I’ve arrived at…
Like most people, you probably use your Nutribullet to make smoothies and other healthy drinks. But did you know that with the right blade, you can also use it as a blade grinder to grind coffee beans? Well, sort of… You can definitely grind coffee in a Nutribullet, but the resulting grinds will be different…
Making flat white coffee at home is like having your own personal barista right in your kitchen! There’s nothing quite like the rich, creamy taste of a homemade flat white – and with just two main ingredients, it’s easy to whip up one of these delicious drinks any time you want. This recipe will teach you…
Starbucks is great (sometimes), but making espresso at home is much better than drinking it out of a paper cup for $3 per shot. Learning how to make espresso yourself is well worth your while if you want to have delicious, café quality coffee at home. Espresso is, of course, the basis of many other…
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