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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!
Twelve Days of BonLife: Day 5
On the Fifth Day of BonLife we’re talking AeroPress coffee makers! During the Twelve Days of BonLife we’re dropping daily blog posts to share with you twelve of our favorite specialty coffee products to make your holiday shopping a little easier. (The last day we can ship out an order for it to arrive by Christmas is December 19.)
Twelve Days of BonLife: Day 4
On the Fourth Day of BonLife we’re talking Chemex coffee makers! During the Twelve Days of BonLife we’re dropping daily blog posts to share with you twelve of our favorite specialty coffee products to make your holiday shopping a little easier.
Twelve Days of BonLife: Day 3
On the Third Day of BonLife we’re talking specialty coffee beans! During the Twelve Days of BonLife we’re dropping daily blog posts to share with you twelve of our favorite specialty coffee products to make your holiday shopping a little easier.
Twelve Days of BonLife: Day 2
It’s the Second Day of BonLife! During the Twelve Days of BonLife we’re dropping daily blog posts to share with you twelve of our favorite specialty coffee products to make your holiday shopping a little easier.
Twelve Days of BonLife
“On the twelfth day of BonLife my true love gave to me…” Just kidding, we’re not here to sing you classic Christmas carols; we’re here to share with you twelve of our favorite specialty coffee products to make your holiday shopping a little easier.
Black Friday Preview!
Check out our Black Friday deals: holiday gift sets! These bundles are the perfect gift ideas for the specialty coffee lovers in your life. Buy it as a bundle and save!
New Hario V60 Products!
You probably know by now that we love the Hario V60 here at BonLife. Today we’re super excited to announce that we are carrying some beautiful new Hario V60 merch at BonLife!
New BonLife Merch!
We are so excited to announce our new MiiR 360 Traveler Tumbler featuring a custom coffee plant design! It’s here just in time for the cooler weather and your holiday gift shopping! (Right now, it’s only available online!)
How to Make a Traditional Italian Macchiato
We’ve shared before how to make a third-wave specialty-coffee macchiato, but maybe you’re curious about how to make a traditional Italian macchiato. Today we’re sharing the recipe and steps for how to make one of those!
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?
How to Dial in Coffee for the Perfect Extraction
We talked about extraction and how to taste for it in our last two blog posts. But what if a coffee isn’t extracting right and you need to dial it in? Once you know a coffee isn’t tasting right, how do you change it? We’re going to cover that in this blog post!
How to Taste for Extraction
This is our second installment in a blog series about the weighty topic of coffee extraction. Today’s subject is arguably the most important part: how to taste for extraction. After all, the whole point of extraction is finding the sweet spot where a coffee tastes the best.
What is Extraction?
A very commonly used term in the specialty coffee industry, extraction is extremely important to the taste of your coffee. But what is extraction in relation to coffee? It can be a complicated subject, but we’re going to break it down for you in a short blog series over the next few weeks.
What is Direct Trade?
You’ve probably seen us mention that our coffee is direct trade a few times by now. But what does that mean exactly and why do we care so much? We’re talking all things direct trade on the blog today!
Fall Coffee Inspiration
Our seasonal fall menu at the BonLife cafe is sooo good this year & we thought we’d share some of the inspiration with you all here!
What is a Cappuccino?
Originating in Italy, the cappuccino is one of the most tried and true espresso beverages out there. Its combination of espresso, velvety milk, and pillowy foam make a good cappuccino irresistible. But if you’ve ever wondered what exactly constitutes a cappuccino or more about its history or how to order one in a cafe, read on!
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 Bentley
The latest installment in our employee spotlight series is here! Read on to meet one of our newest employees, Bentley!
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!