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!
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.
Bonlife Barista Spotlight: Evelyn
It’s time for a BonLife barista spotlight! Meet our newest team member, Evelyn!
What’s the Deal with Decaf?
Seriously, how do they take the caffeine out of coffee? Let’s dig into this very important question today!
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.
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!
Christmas Coffee Ideas!
We shared some coffee recipes and ideas with you at Thanksgiving, and now it’s time for a Christmas edition! Whether you’re hosting loved ones for the holidays this year or showing up at someone else’s home as a guest, this blog post has you covered.
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.
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.
Thanksgiving Coffee Ideas!
Turkey Day is coming up soon, y’all! We wanted to share some ideas and recipes for Thanksgiving coffee so that you can bring the most important beverage and be the most popular person at your celebration.
Drip, Pour-Over, Americano: How Are They Different?
It’s time for another installment in our coffee drink comparison series! This time we’re breaking down the differences between drip coffee, pour-overs, and americanos. We’ll talk about how to make these three drinks and their different characteristics.
Cold Brew, Iced Americano, Iced Coffee… What’s the Difference?
Iced coffee… it’s always a fan favorite, and there are so many ways to enjoy it! From cold brew to iced americanos to a flash-brewed pourover, each iced option brings out new tastes and characteristics in the coffee.
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!
When is the Best Time to Drink Coffee past the roast date?
If you’ve ever wondered what that roast date on your coffee means or if it even affects the taste of the coffee, you’re not alone! We get questions about roast dates and coffee freshness a lot in our cafe, so we thought we’d break it down in a blog post.
Which Brew Method is Right for You?
With so many different coffee brew methods on the market, have you ever wondered what the differences are and how to pick one that is right for you?