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!
Latte Art Tips & Tricks
One of our most frequent questions in our BonLife cafe is “how did you do that?!” in reference to latte art. Often the question comes from home baristas who genuinely want to learn more, so today we’re sharing some tips and tricks that will help you improve the quality of your latte art no matter your skill level.
How to Make a Traditional Italian Macchiato
We’ve shared before how to make a third-wave specialty-coffee macchiato, but maybe you’re curious about how to make a traditional Italian macchiato. Today we’re sharing the recipe and steps for how to make one of those!
How to Dial in Coffee for the Perfect Extraction
We talked about extraction and how to taste for it in our last two blog posts. But what if a coffee isn’t extracting right and you need to dial it in? Once you know a coffee isn’t tasting right, how do you change it? We’re going to cover that in this blog post!
How to Taste for Extraction
This is our second installment in a blog series about the weighty topic of coffee extraction. Today’s subject is arguably the most important part: how to taste for extraction. After all, the whole point of extraction is finding the sweet spot where a coffee tastes the best.
What is Extraction?
A very commonly used term in the specialty coffee industry, extraction is extremely important to the taste of your coffee. But what is extraction in relation to coffee? It can be a complicated subject, but we’re going to break it down for you in a short blog series over the next few weeks.
What is a Cappuccino?
Originating in Italy, the cappuccino is one of the most tried and true espresso beverages out there. Its combination of espresso, velvety milk, and pillowy foam make a good cappuccino irresistible. But if you’ve ever wondered what exactly constitutes a cappuccino or more about its history or how to order one in a cafe, read on!
What is a Cortado?
The cortado… you’ve probably heard many a barista nerd out over this little drink, but what is it exactly? And why do those baristas love it so much? If you’ve been afraid to ask what a cortado is for fear of being laughed out of a specialty coffee shop, we’re here to help.
How to Steam Milk
Steaming milk with beautiful microfoam is the first step to perfecting latte art. Not only that, but specialty coffee drinks taste better when the milk is steamed correctly. Why? Read on to find out!
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!
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!
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.
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!
When is the Best Time to Drink Coffee past the roast date?
If you’ve ever wondered what that roast date on your coffee means or if it even affects the taste of the coffee, you’re not alone! We get questions about roast dates and coffee freshness a lot in our cafe, so we thought we’d break it down in a blog post.
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!