{"id":215051,"date":"2026-04-01T21:09:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T21:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/215051\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T21:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T21:09:10","slug":"autonomy-coffee-turns-passion-into-business-for-aspiring-brewers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/215051\/","title":{"rendered":"Autonomy Coffee turns passion into business for aspiring brewers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lqgg6hhl6dblk9jq.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee lab lets you learn to roast like a pro\" class=\"sr-only\" data-v-4292be72=\"\"\/>    <\/p>\n<p data-v-f1afc186=\"\">TAMPA, Fla &#8211; What started as a shared love for coffee has grown into something much bigger \u2014 an opportunity for others to turn their passion into purpose.<\/p>\n<p data-v-f1afc186=\"\">At Autonomy Coffee, coffee isn\u2019t just brewed \u2014 it\u2019s built.<\/p>\n<p data-v-f1afc186=\"\">Co-founders Tom Pestock and Jonathan Mitchell came together with a vision: create a space where anyone with a passion for coffee could learn the craft and take the first steps toward starting their own roasting journey.<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WTVT\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-f1afc186=\"\">What we know:<\/p>\n<p data-v-f1afc186=\"\">Inside the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox13news.com\/tag\/us\/fl\/hillsborough\/tampa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tampa<\/a>-based coffee lab, the focus goes beyond just a great cup.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-f1afc186=\"\">The space is designed as a hub for creativity and education\u2014giving aspiring roasters access to professional equipment, guidance, and a community of like-minded coffee enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vlcsnap-2026-04-01-10h15m13s363.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/>  <\/p>\n<p data-v-f1afc186=\"\">From sourcing beans to dialing in the perfect roast, Autonomy Coffee provides the tools and knowledge needed to help turn ideas into reality.<\/p>\n<p data-v-f1afc186=\"\">It\u2019s a concept rooted in collaboration\u2014where beginners and experienced coffee lovers alike can experiment, learn, and grow.<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WTVT\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-f1afc186=\"\">Dig deeper:<\/p>\n<p data-v-f1afc186=\"\">Autonomy Coffee also operates as a caf\u00e9, serving up its own in-house roasted coffee to customers looking for a quality cup.<\/p>\n<p data-v-f1afc186=\"\">But for those wanting more than just a caffeine fix, the business offers hands-on classes covering everything from brewing techniques to the art and science of roasting.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vlcsnap-2026-04-01-10h15m34s687.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/>  <\/p>\n<p data-v-f1afc186=\"\">It\u2019s all part of the mission: making specialty coffee more accessible while empowering others to carve out their own path in the industry.<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WTVT\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-f1afc186=\"\">What&#8217;s next:<\/p>\n<p data-v-f1afc186=\"\">As interest in craft coffee continues to grow, Autonomy Coffee hopes to expand its reach \u2014 bringing more people into the world of roasting and helping launch the next generation of coffee creators right here in the Bay Area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source: The Source:\u00a0Information gathered through onsite interviews and observations at Autonomy Coffee and FOX 13 photojournalist Mike Hughes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox13news.com\/tag\/series\/made-in-tampa-bay\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-f1afc186=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Made in Tampa Bay<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox13news.com\/tag\/lifestyle\/food-drink\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-f1afc186=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Food and Drink<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TAMPA, Fla &#8211; 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