drink a better story.
drink a better story.
Thanks for stopping by our blog! Here you’ll find stories about our award-winning coffee beans, roasting, sourcing, farmers, who we are, and more. What does it mean to drink a better story? Read on & you’ll see!
Mother’s Day Coffee Gift Guide
Need Mother’s Day gift ideas? Look no further! We have all the gift ideas for the coffee-loving mom in your life.
Behind the Blogger
Who is Courtney Jill Bishop? Join us as we learn more about the blogger behind BonLife’s stories.
An Origin Trip to Thailand
Check out these photos from our latest coffee farm visits in Chang Rai, Thailand!
Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino: What’s the difference?
All milk-based espresso drinks are not created equal! Let’s talk about what makes a flat white, latte, and cappuccino different!
What are Tasting Notes in Coffee?
If you’ve been around specialty coffee for any amount of time you’ve probably heard someone talking about tasting notes. What are they exactly? And who determines what tasting notes are written on bags of coffee beans? And are they even real or is it just a barista buzz word?
Coffee Pairing Suggestions
Chances are if you love coffee, you probably love food too! Let’s talk about some fun ways to pair different coffees with foods!
BonLife FAQs
The BonLife blog has been around for a year now! In honor of our blog anniversary, we’re sharing some frequently asked questions about BonLife. If you’re new here, you can learn all about us! If you’ve been with us a while now, maybe you’ll learn a fun fact or two!
Coffee Roast Levels & How They Affect Taste
The terms light, medium, and dark roast may sound very familiar to you, but have you ever wondered exactly what they mean? How they change the taste of your coffee? Or even if they alter the caffeine level in the beans? Then this blog post is for you! We’re talking coffee roast levels.
Bonlife Barista Spotlight: Evelyn
It’s time for a BonLife barista spotlight! Meet our newest team member, Evelyn!
What’s the Deal with Decaf?
Seriously, how do they take the caffeine out of coffee? Let’s dig into this very important question today!
A Look at a Coffee Farm Visit: Part 2
In our last blog post we gave you a behind-the-scenes look at our most recent origin trip to Colombia. As promised, here is part 2 of that trip! We visited a second coffee farm while in Colombia, and these are the photos from the second farm.
A Look at a Coffee Farm Visit
Come with us— through these photos— on a Colombian coffee farm visit!
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Coffee Lovers
Valentine’s Day is coming up! Are you already pondering what to get that special someone? Do they love coffee? If so, we’ve got you covered!
Coffee Subscription Boxes Explained
Coffee subscription boxes may seem like magic— delicious coffee, curated to your tastes, arrives effortlessly at your front door, right on schedule— but there’s a little more to them! We’re going to break it down for you.
What Does Altitude Have To Do With My Coffee?
It’s always there… front and center on the bag of coffee… the altitude. But why is it always emblazoned on a bag of specialty coffee? What does it mean? How does it affect the taste of the coffee?
Looking Back on 2023 with BonLife
We had a very exciting 2023 here at BonLife Coffee Roasters! Come take a walk down memory lane with us as we celebrate some of our favorite moments of the year— none of which could’ve happened without you all, our wonderful customers.
New Year. New Coffee Habits.
To kick your New Year off right, we’re sharing some helpful coffee habits that are super easy ways to improve your at-home coffee experience. There’s no time like the New Year to start new routines!
Milk Steaming Tips & Tricks
The delicate art of steaming milk… It is a crucial skill to have when creating a specialty coffee drink. On the blog today, we’re sharing some tips and tricks to up your home milk steaming game!
Christmas Coffee Ideas!
We shared some coffee recipes and ideas with you at Thanksgiving, and now it’s time for a Christmas edition! Whether you’re hosting loved ones for the holidays this year or showing up at someone else’s home as a guest, this blog post has you covered.