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!
All About Cold brew
Just in time for warm summer weather, here is your complete guide to cold brew!
What Not to Do: Specialty Coffee Edition
By popular demand we are blogging about a few common mistakes in specialty coffee! Read on for some pro tips on what not to do and take your at-home barista practice to the next level.
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!
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!
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.
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.
BonLife's Holiday Gift Guide
Tis the season for shopping for the coffee lovers in your life! We’re spilling all the beans about the best specialty coffee related gifts this season in our BonLife Christmas Gift Guide.
Home Espresso Tips & Tricks: a Guide
This one is for all the home baristas out there! In this blog post, we’re diving into some helpful tips and tricks for making delicious espresso drinks at home.
Thanksgiving Coffee Ideas!
Turkey Day is coming up soon, y’all! We wanted to share some ideas and recipes for Thanksgiving coffee so that you can bring the most important beverage and be the most popular person at your celebration.
Drip, Pour-Over, Americano: How Are They Different?
It’s time for another installment in our coffee drink comparison series! This time we’re breaking down the differences between drip coffee, pour-overs, and americanos. We’ll talk about how to make these three drinks and their different characteristics.
Macchiato, Cortado, Cappuccino… How are They Different?
Today we’re breaking down three essential espresso drink recipes. Whether you’re wanting to learn how to make these at home or you are trying to decide what to order on your next coffee run, we’re here to help!
Which Brew Method is Right for You?
With so many different coffee brew methods on the market, have you ever wondered what the differences are and how to pick one that is right for you?
Our Favorite Coffee Products for At-Home: a Guide
Over the years at BonLife we’ve had a lot of people ask for advice about their at-home coffee set up. From product recommendations to what exactly does a home barista need, we’ve gotten so many questions that we decided to put it in a blog post for you. Read on for BonLife’s suggestions for the ideal home barista set up!
BonLife Barista Spotlight: Erika
It’s time for the boss lady’s barista spotlight! We asked owner Erika a few questions about her time at BonLife Coffee Roasters. Read on to learn all the fun inside info about Erika’s time running an award-winning coffee roaster.
V60 Guide: a BonLife Pour over Recipe
The V60 is always a BonLife staff favorite! We think this pour over method is a great way to taste new roasts. It makes a clean cup of coffee, filtering out sediment and leaving pure tasting notes. It’s also simple to brew and fairly quick!
A Cold Brew Recipe for You
Well… a few recipes actually!
The possibilities are endless with a really good cold brew concentrate! We wanted to share a few recipe ideas with you so you can make greatness at home this summer.
Chemex: a BonLife Recipe
The Chemex! There are so many reasons to love this beautiful American-made brew method. Read on for a few reasons why we love it so much here at BonLife Coffee Roasters. Plus we’ll share a few tips and tricks & the recipe we use to brew a Chemex in our cafe.