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!
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!
Fall Coffee Inspiration
Our seasonal fall menu at the BonLife cafe is sooo good this year & we thought we’d share some of the inspiration with you all here!
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.
Fourth of July Coffee Recipes
It’s almost the Fourth, friends! Need some coffee inspiration for the big day? We’re sharing some summery coffee recipes on the blog today that are perfect for this holiday.
How to Brew Flash Brew Coffee
Flash brew coffee is a barista favorite, a quick and tasty way to brew iced coffee! Read on for details on what makes this brew method special and a guide on how to brew it.
All About Cold brew
Just in time for warm summer weather, here is your complete guide to cold brew!
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!
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.
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.
Cold Brew, Iced Americano, Iced Coffee… What’s the Difference?
Iced coffee… it’s always a fan favorite, and there are so many ways to enjoy it! From cold brew to iced americanos to a flash-brewed pourover, each iced option brings out new tastes and characteristics in the coffee.
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?
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.
How Do We Cup Our Coffees?
Ahh the art of coffee cupping! It’s one of the most important steps of roasting specialty coffee. Join us for a little behind-the-scenes blog tour of a BonLife Coffee Roasters cupping. Read to the end for a step-by-step guid on how to do a coffee cupping at home.
An Ode to the Aeropress.
Oh, how we love the AeroPress here at BonLife! It’s one of our favorite brew methods for many reasons. In fact, we love the AeroPress so much that BonLife owner, Jeremy, competed in the 2014 U.S. AeroPress Championship and won first place! Since we love it so much, we wanted to share with you all our AeroPress recipe with pictures.