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!
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.
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.
Employee Spotlight: Barista Vincent
Welcome to the newest edition of our employee spotlight series!
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Coffee Edition
Father’s Day will be here before you know it! Need gift ideas for your coffee-loving dad? We got you covered!
Employee Spotlight: Barista Alex
It’s time for another BonLife barista employee spotlight! Get to know one of our long-time baristas, Alex, in the blog post below.
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.
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!
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.
Behind the Blogger
Who is Courtney Jill Bishop? Join us as we learn more about the blogger behind BonLife’s stories.
An Origin Trip to Thailand
Check out these photos from our latest coffee farm visits in Chang Rai, Thailand!
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!
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 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!
BonLife FAQs
The BonLife blog has been around for a year now! In honor of our blog anniversary, we’re sharing some frequently asked questions about BonLife. If you’re new here, you can learn all about us! If you’ve been with us a while now, maybe you’ll learn a fun fact or two!
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!