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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.
Being a barista, I’ve made it my quest to master all of the different brewing methods. One classic way to make coffee that I almost overlooked is the use of a stovetop percolator. It’s an old-fashioned brewer and frankly, it does not yield the most nuanced brew, but it’s still worth checking out because of…
My favorite part when camping is the mornings spent in the glow of a new dawn, holding a heart-warming cup of coffee in my hand. But just like you probably have, I too grappled with brewing fresh coffee while camping under the open sky. That was when I stumbled upon campfire percolators. Now you probably…
After countless brews over the years, I’ve had my fair share of tinkering with various types of water to understand how they impact the final flavor of my brews. Amongst these experiments was distilled water – an easy go-to choice for anyone who hasn’t been clued in yet about the significance of water for effective…
If you’ve owned your coffee maker for a long time now, then chances are, you’ve encountered those annoying white flakes in your machine. These are undesirable calcium deposits, infamously known for wreaking havoc on the taste of your coffee beans and potentially depreciating the health value too. Having owned different coffee machines before even becoming…
One of the tricks that I always recommend to budding baristas is to bloom their coffee. In my experience, this simple step can really be a game-changer in pour-over coffee brewing. But it’s important to ask: Is coffee blooming really necessary? If you have any doubts about this extra effort for your daily coffee, let…
Have you ever wondered why your homemade espresso doesn’t quite taste up to the mark? Having made countless espresso shots, I know full well how espresso channeling is a common complaint among beginners and home baristas. It may be a headscratcher, but my years making coffee have given me the knowledge to identify and fix espresso…
As a barista, I can’t stress enough how important it is to clean your brewing equipment properly. Not only does this keep your coffee delicious and maintain your machine’s tip-top shape, but not doing so can also lead to some health concerns, such as the notorious Keurig sickness. If you’re suspicious about your coffee making you…
When my friends chat me up about owning a Nespresso machine, they hit me with two common concerns: the hefty price tag and resulting waste. Then, their next question, “Can you reuse a Nespresso capsule? That way both the pricing and sustainability issues are resolved after all.” So no more raising an eyebrow because in…
I fondly think back to my early days in brewing, including mistakes that turned into lessons. I remember looking down on my daily brew, feeling that something was missing even though I followed the variables to a tee. Then it hit me: I wasn’t using the best type of water for coffee. Water is as…
Throughout my barista journey, my love for coffee has led me to encounter uniquely flavorful brews. One such discovery that I am particularly fond of is Peaberry coffee beans. However, they are pricier than your average beans which can be quite a deterrent for daily consumption. So you might be wondering, what exactly are Peaberry coffee…
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