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 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!
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.
Employee Spotlight: Barista Bentley
The latest installment in our employee spotlight series is here! Read on to meet one of our newest employees, Bentley!
Tips for Improving Workflow as a Barista
Have you ever wanted to be faster or feel more efficient on bar? We’ve assembled some our favorite tips from pro BonLife baristas. Follow these helpful hints and you’re sure to feel faster and more empowered in your specialty coffee workflow!
What is a Latte Art Throwdown?
And why should you come to the one we are hosting on August 3 at our cafe?!
Employee Spotlight: Barista Bennie
It’s time for another BonLife Employee Spotlight! Meet one of our newer team members, Bennie! Bennie is a barista here at BonLife; read on to learn what it’s like to work at an award-winning specialty coffee roaster.
Employee Spotlight: Barista Vincent
Welcome to the newest edition of our employee spotlight series!
Employee Spotlight: Barista Alex
It’s time for another BonLife barista employee spotlight! Get to know one of our long-time baristas, Alex, in the blog post below.
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!
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.
A Day in the Life of a Barista
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a barista? We’re spilling all the tea… or espresso… today on the blog!
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!
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!
Bonlife Barista Spotlight: Evelyn
It’s time for a BonLife barista spotlight! Meet our newest team member, Evelyn!
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.
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!