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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A 2015 study revealed that veganism is becoming a healthy lifestyle choice for many people these days. There are around 0.4 to 3.4% US adults, 1 to 2% British adults and 5 to 10% German adults consume more plant-based products, like putting vegan coffee creamer in their morning cup. Google Trends even highlighted the growth…

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French Press Ratios and Methods – A Guide to Getting The Perfect Coffee

French Press Ratios and Methods – A Guide to Getting The Perfect Coffee

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Want to make the perfect French Press at home? A French press is one of our favorite brew methods for daily coffee at home. Learn to master the French press ratios of water and coffee grinds to form the ideal cup of joe with our simple formula below. Remember, you can always modify the ratios…

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