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 Coffee Review?
Some of our coffees recently received high scores on Coffee Review! You may have seen our happy announcement about these scores, but what is Coffee Review?
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 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!
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.
Behind the Blogger
Who is Courtney Jill Bishop? Join us as we learn more about the blogger behind BonLife’s stories.
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?
Coffee Roast Levels & How They Affect Taste
The terms light, medium, and dark roast may sound very familiar to you, but have you ever wondered exactly what they mean? How they change the taste of your coffee? Or even if they alter the caffeine level in the beans? Then this blog post is for you! We’re talking coffee roast levels.
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?
BonLife's Holiday Gift Guide
Tis the season for shopping for the coffee lovers in your life! We’re spilling all the beans about the best specialty coffee related gifts this season in our BonLife Christmas Gift Guide.