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!
What is Co-Fermented Coffee?
You may have heard the term “co-fermented” bandied about in recent years in reference to some specialty coffees, but what does it mean exactly? How are these coffees made? How does co-fermentation alter the taste? Let’s break it down!
Mother’s Day Coffee Gift Guide
Need Mother’s Day gift ideas? Look no further! We have all the gift ideas for the coffee-loving mom in your life.
An Origin Trip to Thailand
Check out these photos from our latest coffee farm visits in Chang Rai, Thailand!
What are Tasting Notes in Coffee?
If you’ve been around specialty coffee for any amount of time you’ve probably heard someone talking about tasting notes. What are they exactly? And who determines what tasting notes are written on bags of coffee beans? And are they even real or is it just a barista buzz word?
A Look at a Coffee Farm Visit: Part 2
In our last blog post we gave you a behind-the-scenes look at our most recent origin trip to Colombia. As promised, here is part 2 of that trip! We visited a second coffee farm while in Colombia, and these are the photos from the second farm.
A Look at a Coffee Farm Visit
Come with us— through these photos— on a Colombian coffee farm visit!
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Coffee Lovers
Valentine’s Day is coming up! Are you already pondering what to get that special someone? Do they love coffee? If so, we’ve got you covered!
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.
What Does Altitude Have To Do With My Coffee?
It’s always there… front and center on the bag of coffee… the altitude. But why is it always emblazoned on a bag of specialty coffee? What does it mean? How does it affect the taste of the coffee?
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.
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.
All About Coffee Subscriptions!
We offer several different types of coffee subscriptions here at BonLife. This blog post breaks down our different subscription offerings and answers your questions about all things coffee subscriptions.
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!
Coffee Processing Methods: What do They Mean?
Have you ever bought a bag of specialty coffee (like our award-winning beans!) and wondered what it means when it says “process: washed”? Or maybe you know that you love when a coffee says “process: natural” on the bag but you’re still not sure what the differences between all the coffee processing methods are exactly? Let’s dig into the differences between coffee processing methods and how they affect the taste of your beans!
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.
Where Does Our Coffee Come From?
If you caught our first blog post you know about BonLife’s goal to drink a better story. You read about how BonLife was founded out of the desire to bring a better life to others. And you know we choose our coffees based on the farmers because we want to be sure the dollars we invest in coffee have a positive impact on their lives. From seed to cup, we claimed to be intentional about our coffees’ origins. Well it’s true, and we want to tell you more of the story of where our coffee comes from.