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!

Vero Glassware & Why We Love It
It’s no secret: we love our Vero glassware at BonLife! If you’ve visited our cafe, you’ve probably seen them sprinkled around. We use them to serve cortados, flat whites, and even water. If you follow us online, you’ve definitely seen them in our social media posts! But why do we love them so much?

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!
Highlights From Our Latte Art Throwdown
BonLife hosted its first Southeast Latte Art Throwdown a couple of weekends ago, and it was a total success. We hope this throwdown was the first of many! We’re sharing some highlights on the blog today.

What is a Latte Art Throwdown?
And why should you come to the one we are hosting on August 3 at our cafe?!

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!

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!

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!

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!