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!
Spring Cleaning—Specialty Coffee Version
It’s that time of year when we all start to feel the need to do a little spring cleaning. The weather is changing, the flowers are blooming, and the houses are getting cleaned out! But what about your at-home coffee set up? What are the best cleaning practices to keep your equipment running well and your coffee tasting amazing? Let’s break it down!
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!
Five Easy Ways to Elevate the Taste of Your Coffee at Home
Specialty coffee is an art form… which is a nice way to say it’s a finicky beast. The taste of coffee is affected by so many factors! Today we’re sharing five ways to quickly elevate the taste of your coffee at home. Pay attention to these factors that influence the taste of coffee, and you’ll start to see a huge improvement.
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.
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!
All About Cold brew
Just in time for warm summer weather, here is your complete guide to cold brew!
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.
Coffee Pairing Suggestions
Chances are if you love coffee, you probably love food too! Let’s talk about some fun ways to pair different coffees with foods!
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!
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!
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.